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New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Justices' Med Mal Coverage Ruling Unfair

By | February 26, 2016
A recent New Jersey Supreme Court ruling on a medical malpractice insurer's coverage duty cannot be reconciled with either principles of equity or the public policy to provide financial protection to every patient in New Jersey.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Forklift Manufacturer Not Liable for Worker's Injuries

By | February 16, 2016
A Philadelphia jury found in favor of a forklift manufacturer in a personal injury and products liability suit brought by a worker injured when a machine was driven "forks first" into him from behind.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Boyle v. City of Philadelphia, PICS Case No. 16-0170 (C.P. Philadelphia Nov. 30, 2015) Massiah-Jackson, J. (49 pages).

By | February 13, 2016
Wrongful death and survival action was brought against airlines and City of Philadelphia. Delay in response to medical emergency at Philadelphia International Airport caused by absence of signage may constitute breach of a duty of care.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Attempt to Expand Sidewalk Liability in NJ Falls Flat

A personal injury litigant who swung for the fences in an attempt to remake the law on sidewalk liability struck out in a recent state appeals court decision, but appears poised to give it another try.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Jury Awards $500 After Lawyer Bounced for Coaching Witness

The lead plaintiff's attorney in a suit over a 2012 train derailment and chemical leak in Paulsboro was ordered off the case midtrial after he admitted to coaching his client's testimony.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ingram v. Jiunta, PICS Case No. 16-0102 (C.P. Monroe Oct. 22, 2015) Williamson, J. (4 pages).

By | January 30, 2016
In this personal injury action, default judgment as to liability and causation was entered against defendant. Plaintiff was awarded $20,000 inclusive of medical expense and lost wages.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Wagner v. Teneyck, PICS Case No. 16-0111 (C.P. Lycoming Jan. 5, 2016) Gray, J. (4 pages).

By | January 30, 2016
Plaintiff in dog bite personal injury case did not specify special damages. Demurrers were overruled, one objection was overruled and another objection was sustained.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Jury Sides With Plaintiff Hit, Injured By Motor Vehicle

By | January 30, 2016
A Philadelphia jury awarded $500,000 to a man who was injured when he was hit by a car while crossing a street in the West Philadelphia section of the city.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Crash Case: 12 Years to Trial, 2 Days to Settle

More than 14 years after she was injured attempting to help a drunken car wreck victim on the Downtown Connector—and more than a dozen years after filing suit—a woman settled her claims on the second day of trial.
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigators of the Week: Richard Godfrey and Mike Brock of Kirkland & Ellis

In the first GM ignition switch trial, the automaker's lawyers exploited an unexpected advantage.
4 minute read

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