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Colorado Court Rejects Rappelling Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Rappelling is among the thousands of outdoor activities on which much of Colorado’s economy is based. The Colorado appeals courts were asked to weigh in on a lawsuit in which the court would have to determine which state’s law was the most appropriate to the case. The deceased had signed a liability release in… Read More »
Family Sues After Daughter Dies Of Adenovirus At College
The family of a University of Maryland student has filed a lawsuit against the university after their daughter died of the common adenovirus. Adenovirus is one of the viruses responsible for what folks call the common cold. Others include pink eye, stomach flus, and bronchitis. The family believes that the university administration failed to… Read More »
Golf Carts Have Expanded Their Territory
In the 1970s, golf carts began branching out from the fairways. Today, they are also a popular mode of transportation at gated and retirement communities, airports, sports facilities, college campuses, resorts, and farms, among other places. Click here to read the full article.
Families Consider Suing Magazine Manufacturer After Ohio Mass Shooting
Mass shooting victims in Ohio are considering a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a 100-round magazine that was used in the attack. According to a lawyer familiar with the case, the 100-round magazines are only useful for two things: War and mass shootings. Nonetheless, lawsuits against gun and gun component manufacturers tend not to… Read More »
25 Defendants Named In Lawsuit After 5 Children Die In Fire
Two years ago, a fire took the lives of five children. Today, a huge lawsuit has been filed against multiple parties related to an oscillating fan and an extension cord that seem to be at the heart of the issue. The lawsuit names Walmart, General Electric, Family Dollar, and dozens of others who might… Read More »
Veterinarian Faces Child Pornography/Bestiality Charges
A Florida veterinarian is facing extremely disturbing charges after police received a cyber-tip. Police found images of child pornography and images of the veterinarian having sex with a dog. He is further accused of “animal crushing”, which is a type of fetish found on the internet, generally associated with dominatrixes. The vet worked at… Read More »
Bill Protecting Nursing Homes From COVID Lawsuits Passes
A bill widely-lauded as protecting businesses from nuisance lawsuits needs only the Governor’s signature to become law. The new resolution would provide immunity for businesses that are sued after a patron contracts COVID and suffers injury. In this article, we’ll look at the scope of the legislation and how to properly prepare yourself. What… Read More »
Happytot Baby Food Found To Contain Lead
Two baby foods that are marketed as being safe and “organic” have been found to contain lead, according to a lawsuit filed recently. The baby food is sold at Target and Whole Foods. The food is alleged to contain 12 times the safe dose of lead. Both Whole Foods and Target are named in… Read More »
Estate Of Korean War Vet Awarded $12M In Asbestos Lawsuit
The estate of an 83-year-old Korean War vet has been awarded $12M in the most recent asbestos-related mesothelioma lawsuit. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6 for compensatory damages and the judge presiding over the case awarded his estate an extra $6 million in punitive damages. The defendant, a third-party supplier of rope, sold the… Read More »
RICO Investigation Takes Down More Than 30 Florida Residents
Central Florida authorities have announced the arrests of more than 30 people who are involved in various racketeering or drug enterprises. One of them includes the Orlando rapper, Jacquavius “9lokkNine” Smith, who is reputed to be a leader of the Army gang. Smith, who is 21, is being held on $750,000 bail. While documents… Read More »