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New Jersey Law Journal

As Sex Abuse Cases Start Hitting the Trial Phase in NJ, Man Wins $750K Verdict Against Juvenile Shelter

"There is no body or universe of verdicts we see yet, so the parties are struggling with the valuation," the plaintiff's attorney said. "Entities can now start seeing the consequences from a jury when there are things you could have done to prevent sexual abuse but did not."
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

'They Left Her Out in the Cold': At-Fault Driver Responsible for $8.5M Judgment to Pursue Claims Against Insurer

"I think that she should definitely be able to recover more than the amount of the judgment," said attorney Buck Rogers.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Proceed With Caution Through the Intersection of Injury Law and Guardianship Practice

The rules providing for the appointment of a guardian already had to be meticulously navigated by any practitioner—now, through the Pennsylvania Legislature's enactment of Act 61 of 2023 (Senate Bill 506; PN 843)(Act 61), the guardianship rules are changing on June 11, 2024. The new rules provide plenty more for consideration when pleading, navigating or litigating any guardianship action.
8 minute read

Law.com

Despite Call for Civility, 'Squabbles Among Counsel' Emerge Over Ozempic Leadership

Plaintiffs lawyers in the Ozempic multidistrict litigation organized a leadership team of 30 attorneys, but one Florida attorney objected to the proposed slate, which she says appears to be composed of 'repeat players.'
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Appeals Court Asked to Decide Jurisdiction in Fatal Shooting at Work

The panel will have to sort out arguments for the matter to go to trial or through the workers' comp process.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Fed. Judge Allows Punitive Damages Claims Against Honda to Proceed in Crashworthiness Case

"This poses a problem for Honda's attempt to 'dismiss' solely the allegations of recklessness throughout plaintiffs' complaint, as opposed to moving to dismiss the negligence claims (or any other claim) asserted against it wholesale," Gibson said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Lawyers: Send Us Your Verdicts and Settlements

Dollar amounts need not be in the billions, millions or even the thousands, and we invite submissions from both sides of the V.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Parties Clash Over Jury Instruction in Hearing on $976M Defective Seatbelt Verdict

"They wanted this trial," Becker said. "Now they come to you crying for the unfairness of it all."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Awards $35M to Woman Injured by Shattering Glass Door

Plaintiff Meghan Brown was represented by Thomas Moore of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Suisman Shapiro Secures $1.15 Million Settlement

"Part of me wishes I could have tried it because I think we would have done very well, and it would have been a really interesting experience to see how the jury reacted to that defense," plaintiffs counsel Isabel Del Vecchio said.
4 minute read

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