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New York Law Journal

Bronx Judge's Decision to Increase Jury's Past Pain-and-Suffering Award From $5K to $250K Upheld

A panel of the Appellate Division, First Department court justices wrote that the jury "could not have reasonably disregarded the evidence that plaintiff suffered a herniated disc and two disc bulges as a result of the accident" in the vehicle collision personal-injury case.
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Law.com

Rejecting Bad-Faith Claim, 10th Circuit Says Progressive Had 'Some Justifiable' Reason to Deny UM Coverage

Attorneys across the country are continuing to challenge auto insurers' policy provisions limiting or excluding uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, which sometimes leaves clients on the hook for hefty medical bills.
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Daily Business Review

After a Law Firm Rejected Case, Florida Jury Returns $1.3 Million Verdict for Personal-Injury Plaintiff

"Anytime we're in trial against a law enforcement officer it's difficult. "They thought we were going to accept what was given, because a lot of firms that take these cases dont try the police, they don't put the effort, resources or time into trying the case, they take the last best offer," attorney Grant Gillenwater said. "We fight through all case types."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Undeterred by Johnson & Johnson's Recent Victory, $50 Million Lawsuit Emerges Over Talcum Powder

Diana Zappone alleges her ovarian cancer is linked to Johnson & Johnson talc products.
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Daily Business Review

'Almost Antagonistic': New Labor Lawsuit Accuses South Florida Retailer of Age Discrimination, Antisemitism

"Beurer North America denies the allegations, as they are without merit," defense counsel Christina Lehm said.
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Law.com

'The Coverage Is Worthless': New Mexico High Court's Ruling on UM/UIM Policies Clears Way for Class Action Against Insurers

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies must adequately disclose limitations of minimum uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Otherwise, they may not charge a premium for it.
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Daily Business Review

New Litigation: How a Baseball Drill Mishap Led to One of Morgan & Morgan's Latest Suits

"We will fight to hold the school board accountable for its alleged failure to protect its students," attorney Ed Combs said.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Motorist Gets $250K Settlement Despite Police Report Showing He Caused 2-Vehicle Crash

Plaintiffs counsel Bradley Sorrentino has secured the settlement for a client injured in 2019.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers Say Connecticut Case Shows Hurdles Plaintiffs Must Overcome to Prove Emotional Distress

Federal Judge Stefan Underhill has ruled that an alleged sexual assault victim can recoup $100,000 from the former surgeon who allegedly assaulted her inside of Bristol Hospital 10 years ago.
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Daily Business Review

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm Partners Win Nearly $6.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit

"She should have been kept at the acute care facility," said attorney Trisha Widowfield.
4 minute read

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