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How Joint And Several Liability Protects Victims In Maryland
In a recent blog post, we covered a recent $123 million verdict for a Duck Boat accident in Seattle. An important aspect of that case was how the verdict was split between the two defendant companies who were each…
The Chipotle Lawsuit: Stay Away From The Free Burritos
The popular Mexican food chain, Chipotle, is currently in deep trouble for their actions related to a recent outbreak of foodborne norovirus. In addition to criminal negligence investigations, the company is facing…
Train Derailment Spills Dangerous Chemicals In D.C.
As if traffic in Washington D.C. could get any worse, a freight train derailed in the northeastern section of the city on Sunday, causing delays in train traffic. More importantly, though, no one was hurt. However, the…
Bill HR 1215 - Protecting Access To Care Act Not Favored By Public In Arizona
Medical malpractice legislation has been in the news lately as many states have been attempting to limit the exposure of its physicians and hospitals. However, in Arizona, proposed legislation was shot down by more than…
Fake Doctors Performing Real Medical Examinations
Going to the doctor can be a stressful experience. Patients may be afraid of hearing bad news. Other patients may be embarrassed when the doctor has to perform an examination of their body. A doctor with a professional…
Understanding The Duties Of Initial Disclosure According To Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
In civil proceedings, such as a claim for personal injury or wrongful death, there are many formal processes that your attorney will execute in preparation for a trial. Disclosure refers to the procedure of revealing…
Family Of Student Who Died In Penn State Hazing Incident Plans To File A Lawsuit
The death of a Penn State college fraternity student made headlines across the country, raising questions about hazing and who bears legal liability in this unique, eye-opening case.
Maine Truck Accident Kills Two
In a perfect world, there would not be a need for personal injury lawsuits . Everyone would look out for each other and take the utmost care to make sure that they did not hurt anyone as they went about their daily…
Claims Of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Against Massage Envy Surface Across The U.S.
Habtamu Gebreslassie, a 24-year-old massage therapist with Massage Envy, is facing sexual assault charges in a Washington D.C. Superior Court. Attorneys involved say that he plans to plead guilty to charges of…
U.S. Chamber Wants Federal Requirement To Disclose Third-Party Litigation Funding
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is attempting to persuade those able to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that third-party funding of litigation be disclosed in federal…
Lyft E-Bikes Catching Fire
Lyft has cancelled their recently-launched e-bike program in San Francisco after the batteries on multiple machines unexpectedly caught fire. Multiple users have posted photos on social media featuring damaged e-bikes…
Chiropractor Implicated In Model’s Death, But Hospital Could Be To Blame Too
Recent headlines have highlighted a potential connection between chiropractic treatments and the death of model Katie May after the release of a report from the Los Angeles County coroner. While media outlets seem eager…
Narrow Ruling On Ohio's Saving Statute Impacts Medical Malpractice Cases
Each state has its own way of handling medical malpractice claims. However, what one state does can easily influence what another state does, so it is always helpful to watch medical malpractice cases when they reach…
New Study Provides Insight Regarding Resident Abuse & Neglect In Long-Term-Care Facilities
A new report shows that long-term care facilities across the country continue to be sites of resident neglect and abuse. A CNN report indicated that between 2013 and 2016 federal regulators cited over 1,000 instances of…
Parents Sue After Ringleaders In Daycare ‘baby Fight Club’ Are Sentenced To Prison
A second daycare worker has been sentenced to prison in a case prosecutors referred to as a “baby fight club.”
How A Controversial Baseball Play In The World Series Is An Example Of The Importance Of Stare Decisis In The Law
A highly controversial baseball play in Game 6 of the World Series between the hometown Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros is actually a perfect example of why it is important to let prior court cases impact…
Hospital Employee's Drug Use Puts Patients At Risk Of HIV And Hepatitis
With more and more research coming out that shows just common hospital injuries can be, it should not come as too much of a surprise that patients at a hospital out west are being warned that they might have been…
Indiana Supreme Court Allows New Theories After Medical Review Panel
In an effort to weed out meritless claims while encouraging settlement, many states require plaintiffs alleging medical malpractice to first present their case to a Medical Review Panel prior to the case progressing to…
Washington D.C. Defendant Not Liable In Personal Injury Case Involving Back Injury
Plaintiff Julia Kerr filed a personal injury claim against Washington D.C.-based CrossFit Inc. in a Missouri State Court. Kerr was seeking roughly $3 million in damages for a back injury she incurred while lifting…
Investigation Between Vaping And Lung Disease Continues
Last month, we reported on a group of teenagers who were experiencing symptoms of lung disease, which appeared to be linked to vaping . The Wisconsin Department of Health Services had reported that eight teenagers were…
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