Legal Articles, Personal Injury

Hospital and Nurse Not Responsible for Emotional Distress, Says Court

Blog post about a hospital and nurse who were not responsible for a patient's emotional distress.

Police Response to Heart Attack Not Reckless or Negligent

Blog post about police response to a heart attack not constituting negligence or recklessness.

Physician's Conduct Alone Establishes Wanton & Reckless Behavior

Blog post about a physician whose conduct amounted to reckless behavior.

State Park Not Liable in Decedent's Fall Off Cliff

Blog post about a state park that was protected from a lawsuit by a decedent who died in a fall off of a cliff at the park.

Court Denies Double Damages Despite Defendant's Inconsistancy

Blog post about a court denying an award of double damages.

Restaurant Reckless in Patron's Drunken Assault of Customer

Blog about a restaurant that was found liable for the drunken assault of a patron by another customer who was drunk.

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.

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