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Memorial Day Accidents

     Memorial Day takes place on May 30th of each year, but is commonly observed as Memorial Day weekend, occurring the last weekend of each May. During this weekend, the number of traffic accidents rises, as well does the number … Continue reading

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Abbott settles Depakote marketing dispute with DOJ, states for $1.6 billion.

Abbott Laboratories reached a settlement with the Justice Department and several states over illegal marketing practices for its anti-seizure drug Depakote, in which Abbott will pay $1.6 billion in criminal and civil fines. The announcement generated heavy media coverage, including … Continue reading

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Maryland case changes the standard for liability in cases involving Pit Bull Dogs

Tracey v. Solesky No. 53, September Term 2012, Opinion by Cathell, J. STRICT LIABILITY ADOPTED IN RESPECT TO ATTACKS ON HUMANS BY PIT BULL DOGS AND CROSS-BRED PIT BULL DOGS. Upon a plaintiff’s sufficient proof that a dog involved in … Continue reading

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Lawsuit Filed after Death of Boston College Student

The death of a Boston College student after a binge drinking session at Skidmore College has prompted a suit by the boy’s parents against a group of men allegedly responsible for supplying alcohol to the underage student. The nine defendants … Continue reading

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Mississippi judge holds state’s cap on damages unconstitutional.

The AP (4/24, Elliot) reported from Jackson, Mississippi, “A state judge has declared a legislatively imposed cap on how much juries can award in non-economic damages unconstitutional. Circuit Judge Charles Webster in Coahoma County issued the ruling April 20 in … Continue reading

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Utah Couple Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Baking Company

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a baking company and its subsidiaries after a company truck crashed into a Utah couple’s car in 2010, killing them both. The suit, which names Bimbo Bakeries USA, Sara Lee Corporation, Metz … Continue reading

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Car Seat Recommendations

Car Seat Recommendations The following recommendations do not supersede the State Car Seat Laws in your state. This is a general guide based on National Highway Traffic Safety Association’s (NHTSA) recommendations.  Listed below are specific laws for child safety seats for Nevada. Car … Continue reading

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Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Detroit Gas Station

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Detroit gas station attendant who allegedly shot an unarmed customer in the back during a dispute in the store. The suit also names the hospital the victim’s companions brought him to, … Continue reading

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New Jersey School District Pays $4.2 Million to Middle School Boy

A school district in New Jersey will pay $4.2 million to a middle school student who was paralyzed from the waist down after being punched in the stomach by a bully. The punch caused a clot, keeping blood from reaching … Continue reading

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Lawsuit Filed Against Indianapolis Church After Death of 1-Year-Old Boy

An Indianapolis couple has filed a lawsuit against a local church after their 1-year-old child drowned in the baptismal pool. According to the suit, the boy wandered away from the church day care during lunch and was found face-down in … Continue reading

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