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The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Approves $1.15M Settlement, Reduces Attorney Award in COVID-19 Tuition Reimbursement Suit

In Cantave v. St. Joseph's University, the court found counsel from Leeds Brown Law and Lynch Carpenter's request for $384,588.20 in fees to be unreasonable.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Denies Pa. AG's Attempts to Halt Pyrex's Move to Ohio

In Commonwealth v. Centre Lane Partners, the state attorney general sought to stop Pyrex from dismantling its plant in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and moving to an Ohio facility.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Passenger Sues Frontier Airlines for Burns Sustained From In-Flight Beverage

The plaintiff, a Philadelphia resident, was flying home when he requested a cup of hot tea, which was served in a "highly negligent fashion."
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The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Leaves Statute of Limitations Question in Injury Crash Suit for a Jury

Denying attempts to dismiss a loss of consortium claim, the court determined the question of when the spouse of a man involved in a tractor-trailer collision discovered her injury should be decided by a jury.
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New York Law Journal

Obtaining Reimbursement from Medicaid

This article disucsses Medicaid. Specifically, the before, during and after process of applying for a reimbursement.
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Law.com

8th Circuit Reverses $11.75M Verdict Over Improper Jury Instruction in Suit Over Liquor Distribution

The circuit court concluded that two of the jury instructions at trial didn't adequately define the relevant community of interest requirement and that the prejudicial error had a domino effect on all of the claims submitted to the jury.
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National Law Journal

High Court Asked to Review DOJ's 'Illusory Promise,' Religious Charter School, Meta Class Action

"Every day, federal agencies resolve civil and criminal enforcement actions through agreements with private parties," the National Association of Realtors told the high court. "It is critical that the government honor its word in those contracts, no matter who occupies the White House or leads DOJ."
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Slip-and-Fall Suit Cleared to Proceed Against Kalahari Indoor Waterpark

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.
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Dismisses Microplastics Suit Against Evian's 'Natural Spring Water'

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

Law.com

Judge Relies on Recent 8th Circuit Clarification in Quest for Punitive Damages Against Logistics Company

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.
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