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Lawmakers Consider Changes That May Increase Drunk Driving Accidents
The House and Senate in Virginia have recently approved legislation that will essentially put an end to the statewide ban on advertising relating to “happy hour” specials. The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control…
Archdiocese Wants To Compensate Victims Of Clergy Sexual Abuse To Avoid Lawsuits
As New York legislators are considering expanding -- or eliminating -- the statute of limitations for the time victims of clergy sex abuse have to file civil lawsuits, the Archdiocese of New York announced a new…
Smart Social Media Practices During Malpractice Cases
Normally when a lawsuit is underway clients are informed to not discuss details of the case with anyone but their lawyer. These days, face-to-face communication isn't the only kind that matters.
Family Files Wrongful Death Suit After Woman Falls 30-Feet From Escalator
The family of a woman who plummeted over 30-feet from an escalator at the World Trade Center Oculus transit center has filed a claim of wrongful death based on negligence. Jennifer Santos was a 29-year-old teacher in…
The Case Of Tincher V. Omega Flex: Changing Products Liability Law In Pennsylvania
In 2014, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided a major products liability case, Tincher v. Omega Flex, Inc., 104 A.3d 328, (Pa. 2014) . The case expressly overturned an earlier decision (p 373) in Azzarello v. Black…
$9 Million Settlement In A Case Involving A Negligent Truck Driver Responsible For Catastrophic Injuries
David Cole, a truck driver for Advanced Drainage Systems, crashed his tractor-trailer into a vehicle driven by Deanne Crews, who was severely injured. Crews was traveling in Logan Township, New Jersey, when her vehicle…
Potholes Cause Speed Limits On Baltimore-Washington Parkway To Be Lowered
Potholes have gotten so bad on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that officials have decided to reduce the speed limit on one five-mile stretch of it. The decision, while it will likely frustrate drivers who are eager…
South Carolina Jury Awards $8.8 Million In Wrongful Death Case Involving Boeing Worker
David Priester Jr. was a 38-year-old employee at Boeing in North Charleston who fell 18 feet and sustained brain damage leading to his death while working at the plant. His family was awarded $8.8 million by a federal…
Homeless Man Mauled By Police Dog Denied Right To Lawsuit
One of the grayest areas of civil law is legal action under instances of authority misuse, or negligent action from law enforcement officers. While it is possible to take civil action against law enforcement, the law…
Two Killed In Maryland Car Accident By Drunk Driver Traveling The Wrong Way
Two people were recently killed following a wrong way crash on Route 50 in Anne Arundel County. The driver was determined to have been heavily intoxicated at the time, with a blood alcohol level four times the legal…
Oregon Student Sues Fraternity For $8.5 Million After Losing Eye In Firework Explosion, Alleges Hazing
A student at Linfield College in Oregon is suing the university, his former fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and the fraternity's president, William Samp, for an incident that occurred last April in which the student…
Maryland Appeals Court Reverses Ruling In Injury Case Where Car Crashes Through Store
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals reversed a $3.49 million award for Dimas Chavez, who prevailed in a trial against Sam's Club, which is owned by Walmart. The court found that a primary witness for the defense faced…
$1 Million Settlement Agreement Reached In Wrongful Death Case Involving The Baltimore Police Department
The family of Tyrone West will receive a settlement of $1 million stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit where Baltimore police were alleged to have used excessive force leading to his death during a traffic stop…
Hockey Players Join Football Players In Suing Leagues For Traumatic Brain Injuries
As yet another former National Football League player files suit claiming a helmet maker failed to provide adequate protection to prevent his brain injuries, a group of professional athletes has organized a class action…
$8 Million Settlement For More Than 40 Victims Of Cancer Doctor Malpractice
When a patient is told by their doctor that they have cancer, their whole lives can change. After extensive chemotherapy, they may be relieved to be told that they are cancer-free, thinking they beat the illness…
Pennsylvania Couple Settles Case After Accident Involving Tribal Casino Limousine
Brian and Michele Lewis, a couple from Pennsylvania, were injured in a collision involving a limousine owned by a casino that was driven by William Clarke. Their case progressed to the U.S. Supreme Court and was…
Safety & Agricultural Liability Involving “U-Pick-Them” Farms & Pennsylvania’s “U-Pick” Statute
Across Pennsylvania, there are farms that offer visitors the option to pick their own fruits and vegetables growing on the land. Many different products may be acquired this way, including berries and vegetables in…
PA Appellate Panel Rules In Med Mal Case Involving Unqualified Medical Expert
A Pennsylvania woman, Beverly DeLeon, brought a medical malpractice case against Dr. Elizabeth Wise, an OB/GYN, and Lake Erie Obstetrics & Gynecology, citing a failure to deliver adequate prenatal medical care. DeLeon…
Irish Pub Deemed Liable For $525,000 Civil Settlement In Philadelphia Drowning
Shane Montgomery, originally from Roxborough, was 21-years-old and attending West Chester University when he drowned in the Schuylkill River canal. The incident occurred on the night before Thanksgiving after he left…
Retaliation Involving Workplace Sexual Harassment
You have been sexually harassed at work . It's a problem, and it's interfering both with your personal and professional life. You finally build enough strength to make a formal complaint about it, but then something…
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