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Hip implants spawn thousands of lawsuits
Soon after Maurice Brigham underwent surgery to implant a metal hip replacement, he started suffering from swelling, infection and pain. So he signed up for another surgery-this time, to remove the device, an ASR XL acetabular system-but infection prevented surgeons from removing the device.The episode left the San Bruno, Calif.Cite as 12 C.D.O.S. 4701 SARA COLE et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. TOWN OF LOS GATOS et al., Defenda
Two Wheels Good? More Bikes Mean More Accidents, But Cases Aren't Slam Dunks
Plaintiffs lawyer Matthew Davis, who both bikes to work and represents injured bicyclists, says rule-breaking bikers are a "flash point."California High Court Says Co-Counsel Can't Sue for Lost Fees
The California Supreme Court adopted a blanket rule in legal malpractice cases on Thursday, refusing to let lawyers sue co-counsel for breaches of fiduciary duty. But the court declined to do the same thing in a companion case, holding that lawyers' suits seeking indemnification of malpractice damages from co-counsel should be decided on a case-by-case basis.California Supreme Court Weighs Suits Against Co-Counsel
They weren't as entertaining as Mad magazine's Spy vs. Spy, but two lawyer vs. lawyer cases heard by the California Supreme Court on Wednesday could have a big impact on the legal profession. At issue in both cases is whether attorneys can bring malpractice suits against co-counsel for mishandling a suit or providing bad legal advice.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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