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By Riley Brennan | June 13, 2023
The Menericks sought damages for the counts in relation to the renovation and restoration of their nearly 200-year-old Abingdon, Virginia, home, alleging that Salem Heritage, which was originally hired to renovate and restore windows at the house, did not disclose that they were not licensed to work in Virginia, nor did they disclose that they were not possess the requisite lead certifications.
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By Todd Zywicki | June 13, 2023
The dynamics of this case illustrate the dangers posed by the intersection of bankruptcy law with the modern tort system.
6 minute read
By Riley Brennan | June 12, 2023
On appeal, in a June 5 opinion written by Judge L. Steven Grasz, the court concluded that as Missouri was the forum state, Missouri's statute-of-limitations rules applied, and that Knapp's argument that the district court had erred in concluding his claims "originated" in Texas under Missouri's borrowing statute centered around the statute.
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By Allison Dunn | June 9, 2023
"The evidence at trial, when viewed in the light most favorable to respondent, failed to demonstrate that Speedway engaged in affirmative conduct that created an unreasonable risk of harm to the motoring public, including Mr. Jarrett," West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John A. Hutchison wrote on behalf of the unanimous court. "Therefore, Speedway had no duty to exercise reasonable care by preventing Ms. Liggett from driving."
6 minute read
By Emily Saul | June 8, 2023
Carroll's lawyer Roberta Kaplan, of Kaplan Hecker & Fink, said the arguments were "frivolous."
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By Emily Cousins | June 8, 2023
"We are very happy with the result on behalf of our client," Michael Reilly said. "The jury got the decision right that Walmart was negligent. We're very pleased with the result."
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By Alex Anteau | June 2, 2023
"I don't know about you, but having somebody attack my credibility as an attorney and my ability to practice law goes to the heart of who I am as a person," Plaintiffs' attorney Milinda Brown said in her opening statement.
6 minute read
By Emily Saul | June 2, 2023
Haggis was found liable for raping publicist Haleigh Breest by a jury in November, but has repeatedly claimed he has no funds to pay the $10 million judgment or associated millions in attorney fees.
3 minute read
By Riley Brennan | June 2, 2023
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard of the Eastern District Court of Virginia determined Kaitlin Vasterling was owed $266,906 after Alison Dirle slammed into Vasterling's car, seriously injuring her 6-year-old son, determining Dirle was liable for willful and wanton negligence.
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By Riley Brennan | June 1, 2023
"We respect the Court's ruling. It is a very difficult decision to make in the heat of a trial after defense counsel violates motions in limine. Our client waited over 10 years, including a prior trial and appeal, only to have that happen. Unfortunately, between a rock and hard place is no place to be," said the plaintiff's attorney, Christopher J. Finney of Finney Injury Law in St. Louis.
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