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The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: Products Liability, Mass Torts & Class Action

In The Legal's Products Liability, Mass Torts & Class Action, read about economic loss after Dittman, 5-year-old Tincher and what to do when automobile safety features just don't work.
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The Legal Intelligencer

When Automobile Safety Features Are Missing or Simply Fail to Work

The marketing of safe products should ordinarily include all the available safety features warranted to protect consumers from harm. When a manufacturer decides to make safety an option, then it takes the risk that it will be liable for harm caused by putting profits before safety.
10 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigator of the Week: Wilmer Partner Drives to Victory with $130M Trademark Save

'Likelihood of confusion was the absolute focus of our case. We promised the jury in the opening that they would hear four key facts that showed that there was no likelihood of confusion, and I think we delivered on that.'
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Daily Business Review

Florida House Takes Aim Again at Red-Light Traffic Cameras

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee voted 12-1 to support a measure that calls for a repeal of the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program law.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Jaguar Land Rover Loses Trademark Case Over Defender SUV

The company had been seeking $130 million from Bombardier Recreational Products over its "Can-Am Defender" off-road vehicle. Wilmer Hale persuaded a Detroit jury there was no likelihood of consumer confusion.
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Litigation Daily

Jaguar Land Rover Loses Trademark Case Against Bombardier Over Defender SUV

The company had been seeking $130 million from Bombardier Recreational Products over its "Can-Am Defender" off-road vehicle. Wilmer Hale persuaded a Detroit jury there was no likelihood of consumer confusion.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Trial Attorney Nabs $4.25 Million Pre-Suit Settlement for Woman Struck by Vehicle

Adam Josephs of the Josephs Law Firm served as legal counsel to Barbara Inman. His client, a 76-year-old Wisconsin resident, required extensive surgery and a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a vehicle in a Publix supermarket parking lot.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Employment Discrimination Suit Against General Motors Removed to Miami Federal Court

The car manufacturer submitted a notice of removal to transfer to federal court a suit alleging it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and other federal labor laws. The case was originally filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Tesla Hit with Negligence Suit Following Fatal Car Crash in Fort Lauderdale

Edgar Monserratt is seeking monetary damages on behalf of his son Edgar Monserratt Martinez, who died in May 2018 while riding in a 2014 Tesla Model S. The complaint accuses the company of improperly removing a speed limiter placed on the car, as well as releasing an unsafe product.
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Law.com

Fiat Chrysler Agrees to Pay $800M to Settle EcoDiesel Scandal

The settlements, announced Thursday, included $307 million for class members and $400 million in civil penalties to federal and state regulators.
6 minute read

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