Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

  • September 25, 2024

    Insurer Can't Escape Coverage Of $10M NY Infant Injury Suit

    A New York federal court ruled Wednesday that an insurer had to face certain claims brought by a general contractor seeking defense coverage for $10 million underlying litigation blaming it for negligently injuring an infant with falling sheetrock while working in his home.

  • September 25, 2024

    Indianapolis Airport Gets Bathroom Door Hinge Suit Tossed

    An Indiana state appeals panel threw out a suit Wednesday against the Indianapolis Airport Authority over a flyer who was injured at the airport, saying there was no evidence that the airport had constructive knowledge that the hinge on a restroom door that hit the woman was damaged.

  • September 25, 2024

    Boies Joins Authors' Meta IP Suit After Judge Blasts Lead Atty

    Veteran litigator David Boies and a top member of his firm have joined the team heading a proposed class action against Meta Platforms Inc. for allegedly using copyrighted material to train its artificial intelligence product "Llama" — days after a California federal judge told the lead plaintiff's attorney, "You are not doing your job."

  • September 25, 2024

    Slovenian Plane Parts Maker Escapes Fla. Fatal Crash Suit

    A Florida appeals court on Wednesday threw out a wrongful death suit against a Slovenian aircraft parts manufacturer, saying an uncontroverted affidavit from the company showing it has no connections to the Sunshine State warrants dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.

  • September 25, 2024

    Read Tells Mass. Justices Verdict Slip Not Needed To Acquit

    Lawyers for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman whose high-profile murder case garnered national attention before it ended in a mistrial, told the state's highest court that a retrial is barred by double jeopardy because some jurors revealed afterward that the panel had agreed to acquit — even if no formal verdict was announced.

  • September 25, 2024

    Calif. Judge Says Fluoride In Water Risks Lowering Kids' IQ

    A California federal judge on Tuesday agreed with green groups that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's current "optimal" level of fluoride in drinking water poses an unreasonable risk of lowering children's IQ and directed the EPA to act.

  • September 25, 2024

    Dolan Balks At Deposition Order In Ex-Knick's Ejection Suit

    New York Knicks owner James Dolan has asked a New York federal court to reconsider an order allowing his deposition, arguing it's part of a "relentless campaign" by former player Charles Oakley to broaden the scope of the lawsuit he filed after being ejected from a game in 2017.

  • September 25, 2024

    Ex-American Airlines Pilot Cleared In Sex Assault Trial

    A California federal jury on Wednesday cleared a former American Airlines pilot of liability in a civil lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted two flight attendants at a hotel during a round-trip journey between Los Angeles and São Paulo, Brazil.

  • September 25, 2024

    Pittsburgh Council OKs $500K To Settle Bridge Collapse Suits

    The city of Pittsburgh approved handing a Pennsylvania state court $500,000 — the city's maximum liability under state law — so it can bow out of lawsuits brought by people injured in the 2022 collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.

  • September 25, 2024

    Norfolk Southern Names New CLO After Ouster Of Execs

    Norfolk Southern Corp. has promoted an employee who has worked in its legal department since 2010 to serve as its chief legal officer following the firing of the woman who previously held the post over her relationship with the transportation giant's ousted CEO.

  • September 24, 2024

    Fox Exec Must Show Cell Data In Smartmatic Defamation Suit

    A Florida state court judge has ordered a Fox News board member to turn over cellphone data in connection to a New York defamation lawsuit over unfounded reports that Smartmatic USA Corp.'s voting systems helped rig the 2020 election, finding the phone may contain relevant information to the case.

  • September 24, 2024

    Ore. Jury Awards $21M Over Fatal Shooting At Lowe's

    An Oregon jury has awarded a total of $21.25 million including punitive damages over the fatal shooting of a Lowe's patron by a Cornerstone Security Group private guard after hearing about the security company's "culture of violence."

  • September 24, 2024

    Texas Fair Gun Ban Stands, State Appeals Court Says

    A Texas appeals court has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for emergency relief prohibiting the State Fair of Texas from enforcing its new policy banning firearms on fairgrounds, handing the state a loss in a Tuesday order and keeping the ban in place ahead of the fair's opening Friday.

  • September 24, 2024

    2 Ex-American Airlines Workers Seek $8M Sex Assault Verdict

    Counsel for two former American Airlines flight attendants urged a California federal jury during closing arguments Tuesday to make a retired pilot pay $8.1 million over allegations he sexually assaulted the pair at a hotel during a round-trip journey between Los Angeles and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

  • September 24, 2024

    Nissan, Truck Owner Split On Seriousness Of Juror Remarks

    Nissan told a state appellate panel Tuesday a Harris County judge's investigation into alleged juror misconduct during deliberations in a product liability case against the car manufacturer "presents the most serious invasion of the sanctity of jury deliberations in Texas in a generation," as it fought off an order requiring the case be retried.

  • September 24, 2024

    'Salacious' Keches Spat With Ex-Partner Aired In Court

    A former partner of Keches Law has asked a Massachusetts state court for permission to review the personal injury firm's financial records after he was told his shares in the firm are worthless, accusing another attorney of financial misdeeds.

  • September 24, 2024

    Ariz. Cops Can't Revive Late-Filed DUI Suit Against Bars

    An Arizona appeals panel on Tuesday refused to revive two police officers' claims against a pair of bars they allege overserved a man who later collided with their vehicles, finding that the trial court correctly dismissed the case as time-barred.

  • September 24, 2024

    Conn. Water Park Loses Bid To Erase $9M Foot Injury Award

    A Connecticut judge has thrown out twin requests to overturn a $9 million jury award favoring a man who injured his foot at an outdoor water park, holding in part that the park's attorneys never presented an earlier motion for a directed verdict and could not subsequently challenge the win.

  • September 24, 2024

    4th Circ. Reluctant To Let NFL Fans Pass On Arbitration

    The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday seemed likely to make National Football League fans arbitrate their claims against the Washington Commanders over injuries sustained in the team's stadium, with one judge calling it "weird" to think attendees could dodge contract terms just because someone else bought their tickets.

  • September 24, 2024

    Combs Accused Of Filming Woman's Rape In New Suit

    Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was hit with a civil suit in New York federal court Tuesday alleging he and his former head of security raped a woman in 2001, recorded the assault and later disseminated the video.

  • September 24, 2024

    Md. Says Shipowner Liable For $2B Baltimore Bridge Rebuild

    Maryland said the owner and manager of the cargo ship that slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge must be held liable for the estimated $1.7 billion cost of rebuilding the bridge, claiming Tuesday that their negligence has caused "grievous impact" to Marylanders, the environment and the regional economy.

  • September 24, 2024

    Revlon Talc Claimants Can Appeal Directly To 2nd Circ.

    A New York bankruptcy judge has found the Second Circuit can review his decision to reject 42 asbestos-tainted talc exposure claims against Revlon as having come too late because the claimants' appeal presents questions new and significant enough to justify skipping the district court.

  • September 24, 2024

    FAA Chief Updates House Panel On Boeing Safety Culture Fix

    The Federal Aviation Administration's chief told a House panel Tuesday that the agency has "dramatically" increased its oversight of Boeing, as lawmakers raised concerns about the pace of Boeing's safety culture overhaul amid an ongoing labor dispute with 33,000 workers.

  • September 24, 2024

    Dems Urge Full 9th Circ. To Rethink Worker's Trafficking Loss

    Democratic lawmakers urged the en banc Ninth Circuit to rethink a split decision tossing Cambodian workers' human trafficking suit against a California importer, arguing Congress specifically amended the federal law following another erroneous Ninth Circuit ruling in the case, and the majority's refusal to apply those amendments retroactively undermines congressional authority.

  • September 24, 2024

    Norfolk Southern Says Stock Drop Suit Based On 'Hindsight'

    Norfolk Southern Corp. is urging a Georgia federal court to throw out a proposed class action alleging it duped stockholders by misleading them about the safety of its operations, leading to a stock drop after last year's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, saying the claims are a bid to capitalize in hindsight on the crash.

Expert Analysis

  • Strict Duty To Indemnify Ruling Bucks Recent Trend

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    A South Carolina federal court's recent decision that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to decide an insurer's duty to indemnify prior to the finding of insured liability sharply diverges from the more nuanced or multipronged standards established by multiple circuit courts, says Richard Mason at MasonADR.

  • NC TikTok Order Holds Lessons On Handling State AG Probes

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    Earlier this month, a North Carolina appeals court compelled TikTok to give the state attorney general information relating to 98,000 recorded Zoom meetings, reminding companies that successful civil litigation strategies may have the opposite effect in the state or regulatory investigation context, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • Considerations For Lawyer Witnesses After FTX Trial

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    Sam Bankman-Fried's recent trial testimony about his lawyers' involvement in FTX's business highlights the need for attorney-witnesses to understand privilege issues in order to avoid costly discovery disputes and, potentially, uncover critical evidence an adversary might seek to conceal, says Lawrence Bluestone at Genova Burns.

  • The 7th Circ.'s Top 10 Civil Opinions Of 2023

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    Attorneys at Jenner & Block examine the most significant decisions issued by the Seventh Circuit in 2023, and explain how they may affect issues related to antitrust, constitutional law, federal jurisdiction and more.

  • Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success

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    Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.

  • Series

    Competing In Triathlons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

  • Where Justices Stand On Chevron Doctrine Post-Argument

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    Following recent oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court, at least four justices appear to be in favor of overturning the long-standing Chevron deference, and three justices seem ready to uphold it, which means the ultimate decision may rest on Chief Justice John Roberts' vote, say Wayne D'Angelo and Zachary Lee at Kelley Drye.

  • How States Vary On The Fireman's Rule And Its Applicability

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    A recent decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals, reviving a firefighter’s suit, is illustrative of changes in the application and interpretation by state courts and legislatures of the Fireman’s Rule, which bans first responders from recovering for injuries sustained on the job, says Shea Feagin at Swift Currie.

  • Perspectives

    6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • The Section 230 Immunity Provision Debate Continues

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    The Fifth Circuit last month voted in Doe v. Snap Inc. not to reconsider en banc its decade-old interpretation of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which generally allows websites to police objectionable content as they see fit — but a growing number of judges appear motivated to further limit the scope of its immunity, say Jordan Rice and Caleb Hayes-Deats at MoloLamken.

  • Opinion

    Why Justices Should Protect Public From Bump Stocks

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    In Garland v. Cargill, the U.S. Supreme Court has the opportunity to restore the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' rule banning bump stocks — thus preserving Congress' original intent to protect the American people from particularly dangerous firearms, says Douglas Letter at Brady United Against Gun Violence.

  • Series

    Baking Bread Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After many years practicing law, and a few years baking bread, I have learned that there are a few keys to success in both endeavors, including the assembly of a nourishing and resilient culture, and the ability to learn from failure and exercise patience, says Rick Robinson at Reed Smith.

  • Federal Courts And AI Standing Orders: Safety Or Overkill?

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    Several district court judges have issued standing orders regulating the use of artificial intelligence in their courts, but courts should consider following ordinary notice and comment procedures before implementing sweeping mandates that could be unnecessarily burdensome and counterproductive, say attorneys at Curtis.

  • 7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond

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    The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.

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