October 27, 2023 | Law.com
At Oral Arguments Over Whether Death Certificates Are Public Records, Ohio Justices Weigh Health Privacy Concerns"So, under your reading, there is no protection at all under the Ohio health privacy law for someone, once they die, for their health information?" Justice Pat DeWine asked plaintiffs counsel.
By Riley Brennan
9 minute read
October 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Live-In Girlfriend Can't Sue for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Pa. Judge Rules in First Impression CaseAccording to Norton, the question would focus on how close the pair were, which would lead trials to "devolve into contests as to the quality of the relationships," and would raise more problems for court when trying to craft a jury question.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
October 25, 2023 | Law.com
Tufts Medical Center Discriminated Against Nurse by Requiring Overtime Work, Says Massachusetts Court"We are aware that a number of cases, arising in a variety of different settings, have concluded that overtime can be an essential function of a job," said the court. "However, the fact that overtime has been found to be an essential function in certain settings does not compel the conclusion that it is an essential function in the circumstances of the present case."
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
October 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Citing Months-Old 3rd Circ. Ruling, Judge Denies Feds' Motion to Dismiss Med Mal Suit on Procedural Grounds"The Maryland procedural requirements at issue are neither elements of a malpractice claim nor rules defining a negligence cause of action, but instead are pre-pleading 'barrier[s] to entry meant to weed out malpractice claims,'" said the court.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
October 24, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Court Reverses $750K Damages Award Over Absence of Outrageous Conduct"Where the defendant has acted in a merely negligent manner, or even a grossly negligent manner, the defendant is insufficiently culpable or aware of the risks of his conduct to deter similar behavior," Judge Megan Sullivan said before determining that the trial court had erred.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Va. Judge Nixes Defense's Expert Witness, Finding Previous Work With Opposing Counsel Created 'Serious' Conflict of Interest"The serious nature of the conflict of interest in this case, if unaddressed, would cause irreparable harm to Plaintiff while undermining the fairness and integrity of these proceedings," the court wrote.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Judge: Patent Holder's Letter to Alleged Infringing Company Plausibly Established Defendant's Knowledge and IntentA federal judge in Maine denied a company's motion to dismiss a patent infringement suit filed against it, concluding a letter the patent holder sent the alleged infringing company plausibly established the defendant's specific intent to encourage customer infringement.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Federal Judge Rules Long-Arm Statute Gives Massachusetts Jurisdiction Over Bike Shop LitigationPlaintiffs Salem Shift LLC and its managing member Kayla Paige Besse filed suit against Bavista LLC, Buffalo Pedal Tours LLC, and its managing member, Ken Szal, over the sale of a custom, multi-person bicycle that ended up being defective.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Driver's Insurer Responsible for Covering Accident While Behind the Wheel of Friend's Car, Ohio Supreme Court RulesThe Ohio Supreme Court weighed in on an ongoing dispute between insurance companies, determining who was responsible for providing coverage after a man crashed his friend's car.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
October 23, 2023 | The Recorder
Cisco Accused of Tacking on Terms After Employees Accept Severance PackagesThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
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