Riley Brennan

November 08, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The judge denied the water park's attempts to dismiss a negligence suit after a guest claimed he slipped and fell on a set of stairs that were allegedly covered with mold and algae.

By Riley Brennan

3 minute read

November 07, 2024 | Law.com

In "Daly v. Danone Waters of America," the court determined that the plaintiffs' claims were preempted by federal regulation.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 07, 2024 | Law.com

The district court's decision hinged on a July ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, which clarified the standard of proof in an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed he was severely injured when a nitric acid plant negligently released a cloud of toxic gas.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The majority concluded Arreguin's request failed as she didn't comply with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 238(c)'s holding that a motion for delayed damages must begin with a scripted notice.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | Law.com

A couple argued California law applied to the potential punitive damages against eBay, as all of the wrongful conduct stemmed from the company's headquarters in California. However, eBay argued Massachusetts law should apply, claiming allegations of surveillance, stalking, and vandalism occurred at the couple's home.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"Once information is public, it remains public. The Americans With Disabilities Act protects employees from employer disclosure of their confidential medical information. But it doesn't protect information that an employee shares with co-workers, including superiors, outside of an employer-conducted inquiry," said U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

November 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"My client is happy to have this trial behind him and is thankful to his medical team for saving his life and his leg. He is hopeful that the lessons about forklift safety are learned from this incident and trial, so that something positive may come out of this tragedy," said the photographer's attorney, Kevin P. O'Brien, of Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 01, 2024 | Law.com

The court determined that "an employee is entitled to compensation for overnight travel when it 'cuts across' his 'workday.'"

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Counsel made the unconventional decision not to call the majority of the plaintiffs to avoid the potential pitfalls of complex socioeconomic or prejudice issues, the plaintiffs' attorney claimed.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

November 01, 2024 | Law.com

The court denied the defendants' attempts to move the medical malpractice suit from Cook County to Will County.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read