Allison Dunn
Allison Dunn is a reporter on ALM's Rapid Response desk based in Ohio, covering impactful litigation filings and rulings, emerging legal trends, controversies in the industry, and everything in between. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AllisonDWrites.
May 12, 2022 | Law.com
'Distinction Is Meaningless': Appellate Court Vacates Restitution Award Based on Insurer's 'Cryptic Description of Benefits'The Virginia Court of Appeals vacated a criminal restitution order, finding the trial court erred in combining two vague insurance benefits when considering the amount owed to a landlord whose rental property was set ablaze.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
May 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Dispute Over 'Illegible' Lease Agreement Demonstrates Pitfalls of Remote Court ProceedingsAn Okaloosa County judge's difficulty in deciphering an electronically filed exhibit following a virtual trial led to a protracted appellate court battle regarding the legibility of the document.
By Allison Dunn
5 minute read
May 11, 2022 | Law.com
Plaintiff Ordered to Undergo Rule 35 Examination to Determine Whether Workplace Injuries Are 'Exaggerated, Amplified, or Owed to Malingering'A federal judge sided with a Maryland contractor in its request to order a plaintiff to undergo a neuropsychological examination to assess whether her subjective complaints are exaggerated or caused by an underlying psychological condition following a workplace accident.
By Allison Dunn
6 minute read
May 10, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Appellate Court Sides With UConn Hospital in Wrongful Death Suit, Citing Improper NoticeThe plaintiff sought damages for emotional distress and loss of consortium following the death of his fiancee.
By Allison Dunn
6 minute read
May 10, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Appellate Court: Medical Office Liable for Violating Patient Privacy Rights by Sending Unapproved Records to Probate Court"This ground-breaking decision sends a clear message to all health care providers—not just medical offices—to understand their obligations and responsibilities when it comes to HIPAA regulations," plaintiffs counsel Bruce L. Elstein said.
By Allison Dunn
6 minute read
May 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Appellate Court: Unintentional Police K-9 Attacks Still Subject to LiabilityThe Second District Court of Appeals has sided with a Dunedin man, finding he can proceed with a negligence suit against the Pinellas County sheriff after he was unintentionally attacked by a police K-9 during a public event.
By Allison Dunn
5 minute read
May 09, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
No Expert Needed: Judge OKs Slip-and-Fall Suit vs. Costco, Finding Danger Posed by Wet Floor Common KnowledgeThe court also rejected Costco's argument that expert testimony was needed to establish whether the wet floor posed a danger.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
May 06, 2022 | Law.com
Attorney Faces Additional Reprimand for Fee and Safekeeping Property ViolationsAn attorney who was publicly reprimanded nearly three years ago was recently sanctioned again by a subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar for violating professional rules governing fees and safekeeping property.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
May 05, 2022 | Law.com
Attorney Agrees to 90-Day Suspension for 'Inappropriate Sexual Pursuit of a Client' She Met on Dating WebsiteA Massachusetts real estate attorney has been handed an agreed-upon 90-day suspension for conflict-of-interest violations stemming from her pursuit of a romantic and professional relationship with a client she met through an online dating platform.
By Allison Dunn
3 minute read
May 05, 2022 | Law.com
Federal Judge: Insurers Not Obligated to Cover Ex-Law Firm Partner's Criminal Defense FeesSchulman filed a separate lawsuit in district court against insurance carriers that issued professional liability policies to the law firm after he was denied coverage for his defense fees incurred in connection with the indictment.
By Allison Dunn
6 minute read
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