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Pa. Superior Court Stresses Liberal Application of Service Rules in Reinstating Med Mal Lawsuit

The defendants noted that in Pennsylvania the rules say "original process shall be served within the commonwealth only by the sheriff," therefore the use of a private process server was "legally improper and ineffective."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Court Grants Doctor's Application to Vacate 25-Year-Old Default Judgment

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors. 
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

'A Scary Moment': How Huff Powell Bailey Secured Defense Judgment in DeKalb Birth Injury Trial

Ultimately defense attorney Taylor Tribble said this was not a case that would win on compensation, but a documentation issue created a roadblock for the defense to overcome at trial.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Bibb County Jury Returns $40M Verdict Against Hospitals After Deaf Woman's Death

"The jury's finding of no-fault as to Dr. William Hsu despite their $40 million award to the Sanford family tells us that they understood what this case was truly about: justice for the Sanfords, and fairness for Dr. William Hsu," said defense counsel Shawn H. Choi of Nall & Miller in Atlanta.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Spector Gadon Lands Pair of Veteran Litigators From Dolchin Slotkin & Todd

Barry Krengel and Ira Bushman made the move in advance of the planned retirement of their prior firm's managing partner.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Alleged Misdiagnosis Results in Med Mal Suit Against Phoenixville Hospital

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Court of Appeals Eyes Presumption of Death Statute in Case Over Mental Health Discharge

Defendant-appellees said they are not aware of any prior Georgia cases where the missing person statute has been used to assert a wrongful death claim.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'A Bit Scary for Defense Lawyers:' How a Tough Venue Played in Counsel's Favor

The plaintiff had sought to recover more than $2 million.
4 minute read

Law.com

State High Court Split: Are Claims of Mishandling Fetal Remains Subject to Pre-Suit Notice?

"The majority quickly and tersely distinguishes this case—not because the allegations, cause of action, or underlying conduct is substantially different—but simply because the decedent in Ricottilli was a 'prior patient.' ...," Justice William R. Wooton wrote in a dissenting opinion.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Jury Awards $8M in Lawsuit Over C-Section Gone Wrong

A Montgomery County jury awarded $8 million to a couple late Wednesday in their lawsuit over a cesarean section gone wrong.
3 minute read

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