Legal Articles, Lawsuit & Dispute

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.

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.

Bite Victim's Allegations of Recklessness Lack Substance, Says Court

Blog post about the causes of action that can be brought in the event you are bit by someone's pet.

'Duty to Warn' Irrelevant for Negligence in Dog Attack

Blog post about a determination that the rescue agency that transferred a dog to a family had no duty to warn them of the dog's propensity for aggression.

Pregnant Mother Awarded $5000 for Fear and Anxiety

Blog post about a pregnant woman involved in a car accident being awarded $5,000 for fear and anxiety.

Court Denies Noneconomic Additur for Plaintiff Driver's $3,827.26 Award

Blog post about a case where the court did not allow an additur for plaintiff's non-economic damages.

$70,000 Award Inadequate; Jury Fails to Consider Plaintiff's Anxiety

Blog post about a jury award that was determined to be inadequate because it failed to take plaintiff's anxiety suffered as a result of the collision.

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