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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.

Plaintiff Struck In Face with Glass By Drunk Minor, Sues Bar

Blog post about a person who was injured at a bar when a drunk minor struck him in the face with a glass and then subsequently sued the bar.

Lack of Consent in Hospital's Use of X-Ray Found Reckless

Blog post about a plaintiff who sued a hospital for not getting consent to perform an x-ray on her and subsequently injuring her.

Hospital Not Responsible for Employee's Criminal Conduct

Blog post about a hospital that was found to not be responsible for the criminal conduct of a former employee.

Cafe's Inattention to Drunk Patron Not Unreasonable, Says Court

Blog post about a cafe that was not held liable when a patron drunkenly assaulted another customer.

Connection Between Employer and Employee's Assault Too Tenuous

Blog post about the liability of an employer if an employee is assaulted at work.

Minor Responsible for Own Injuries After Consumption of Alcohol

Blog post about the liability of a homeowner for the injuries of voluntarily intoxicated individuals on their property.

Girlfriend’s Helplessness Claim Fails Due to Voluntary Intoxication

Blog post about a woman who was unable to sue her boyfriend for negligence because of her own voluntary intoxication.

Municipality Held Negligent in Dog Attack

Blog post about a municipality that found to be liable in a case where there was a dog attack.

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