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Justices Skeptical in Health Care Data Breach Case

Plaintiffs seeking damages after a computer theft from Sutter Medical Foundation faced tough questions from the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Merritt Parkway Accident Suit Settles For $1.7 Million

John Coccomo, III v. Robert Tyndall: A man who was rear-ended on the Merritt Parkway has settled his lawsuit for $1.67 million after suffering ankle and back injuries that required several surgeries.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Collins v. Manor Care of Lancaster, PA LLC, PICS Case No. 14-0927 (C.P. Lancaster April 4, 2014) Ashworth, J. (12 pages).

Professional Liability • Nursing Homes • Alternative Dispute Resolution
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Warehouse Store Mishap Leads To $1.18 Million Verdict

Dimitrios Magriplis, et al v. Restaurant Depot LLC; RD America LLC, et al.: A soccer player from Greece who moved to Connecticut and was injured when a 200-pound pallet fell on his head at a Restaurant Depot warehouse store has settled his lawsuit for $1.18 million.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judge OKs Punitives Claim for Cellphone Use in Crash Case

A Philadelphia trial judge has allowed three plaintiffs in a personal injury case to seek punitive damages against a truck driver they claim was talking on his cellphone when he collided with their vehicle.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Punitives, Fees Overturned in Mississippi Asbestos Case

The Mississippi Supreme Court has reversed $500,000 in punitive damages and nearly $500,000 in attorney fees and costs in an asbestos case. The court upheld $250,000 in compensatory damages for the plaintiff.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Jury Sides With City Sued for Cop's Demotion

The Harlingen Police Department's demotion of its assistant chief was legitimate, a jury found. Luciano Rubio sued the city, claiming that his demotion to captain was retaliation because his brother repeatedly voiced public criticisms of the department.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Risperdal Plaintiffs Want Claims for Punitive Damages Revived

The plaintiffs in the Risperdal mass tort litigation have asked a Philadelphia judge to reconsider his decision last month barring them from seeking punitive damages in any of their cases.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Young v. Hartzell, PICS Case No. 14-0831 (Pa. Super. May 22, 2014) (memorandum) Mundy, J. (36 pages).

Duty of Care Entering Intersection • Excessive Verdict • Future Medical Expenses
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Mother, Son Injured In Read-End Collision

On Jan. 5, 2012, plaintiff Freddie Jackson, in his mid-30s at the time, was operating a minivan that was stopped in traffic on the eastbound section of Interstate 76, near the exit for Conshohocken, when the rear of his vehicle was struck by the front of a sedan being driven by Hongyen Tran.
4 minute read

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