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Defense Counsel Retained, Motions Filed in Amtrak Cases

As new lawsuits continue to emerge over the May 12 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, motions have begun to surface and a firm representing Amtrak has entered its appearance.
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The Legal Intelligencer

'Jerk and Jolt' Doctrine Dooms Bus Passenger's Injury Suit

A bus passenger who fell during her ride will not be able to take her personal injury case to a jury without demonstrating unusual movement of the bus, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia Justices Say Hospital Must Disclose Rates in Lien Case

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a woman fighting a hospital's attempt to recover part of her personal injury settlement can obtain discovery about the hospital's pricing arrangements with insurers.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

$4.5M Verdict in Leadoff Wright Hip Implant Lawsuit

Wright Medical Technology Inc. has lost a $4.5 million verdict in the first trial over alleged defects in its hip implants.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Approves Settlement of Post-9/11 Cleaning Claims

A settlement of claims by dozens of workers who said they were injured while cleaning "World Trade Center dust" from buildings after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks has been approved by Southern District Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Jimenez v. 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.

5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Handling Amtrak Cases Known for Intellect, Empathy

U.S. District Judge Legrome D. Davis of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania—who has been tapped to preside over cases stemming from last month's Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia—is the right person for the job of handling the complexity of disaster litigation, according to those who know him.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

HIPAA Doesn't Bar List of Witnesses to Health Facility Fall

A physical therapy facility must turn over a list of potential eyewitnesses after a patient fell during an exercise, a court of common pleas judge has ruled.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Spoliation as a Liability Lifeline

Many cases are ultimately won or lost because of early preparation or lack thereof. Spoliation can be a key to winning a liability case where there appears to be no apparent strong theory. This is especially true in premises liability cases, where relevant evidence is lost or destroyed.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Why Ira Leesfield Stands Out as Litigator, Clinton Friend

Miami personal injury attorney Ira Leesfield reflects on his career, the 25-year anniversary of his charitable foundation and the Hillary Clinton fundraiser he recently hosted.
5 minute read

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