Legal Articles, Arbitration
Patient's Injury Claim Preempted by "Good Samaritan" Law and Policy
Blog post about a plaintiff who tried to bring suit against the first responders that attempted to provide support but was prevented from doing so by a "good samaritan" law.
Husband's Claim for Emotional Distress Dismissed by Statute
Blog post about about a claim for emotional distress that was barred by the statute protecting "good samaritans" such as first responders.
Defendant's Intoxication Lacks Substance In Apportionment Claim
Blog about a plaintiff who was assaulted while drunk.
Plaintiff's Injury Claim Undermined by Lack of Specificity
Blog about an injury claim that failed because of a lack of specificity.
Doctrine of Parental Immunity Precludes Mother's Action Against Father
Blog post about a woman who sued the father of her minor child for an injury the child sustained in his care and how the doctrine of parental immunity applied and protected him from the suit.
Private and Public Nuisance Claim Dropped in Personal Injury Dispute
Blog about a case involving a nuisance claim.
Medical Expert Required in Malpractice Claim for Antibiotic Reaction
Blog post about why a medical expert is required in a malpractice claim for adverse antibiotic reactions.
Exculpatory Agreement Fails to Insulate Snowtube Co.’s Gross Negligence
Blog post about how an exculpatory agreement failed to protect Snowtube Co. from legal liability.
Family Suit for Decedent's Asthma Attack Survives Motion to Dismiss
Blog post about a family suing a company that provided emergency services to their child who died from an asthma attack under their care.
Nursing Home Held Liable for Patient's Sexual Assualt
Blog post about a nursing home that was found liable for a patient being sexually assaulted.