Motor Vehicle Torts

Detailed coverage, from coverage of big verdicts, significant court decisions, trends and case digests

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Store Manager's Fall Yields $1.5 Million Settlement With Cleaning Service

David Gialanella | Charles Toutant | February 22, 2019

A store manager who claimed that an on-the-job fall was to blame for spinal injuries necessitating surgery was paid a $1.5 million settlement on Jan.…
Connecticut Law Tribune |

Middlebury Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Settles Case for $1.4 Million

Robert Storace | February 22, 2019

Robert Muller, who was injured when a pickup truck struck his motorcycle head-on in Bridgewater two and a half years ago, has settled his case for $1.4 million. He will receive the money within a month.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Bus Driver Claimed Knee Injury Resulted From Collision With Truck

VerdictSearch | February 21, 2019

On March 13, 2014, plaintiff Craig Kulesa, 43, a bus driver, was driving a bus on west Route 65, near the North Shore exit, in Pittsburgh. He rear-ended a flatbed truck. Kulesa claimed that he suffered injuries of a knee.
Law.com |

Critical Mass: New Litigation Funding Bill May Not Have Bright Future. Plus: Top Settlements of 2018

Amanda Bronstad | February 20, 2019

Lawyers say GOP senators' efforts to reboot the measure will likely get a cold shoulder from the Democratic-controlled House
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Kuzian v. Tomaszewski

February 20, 2019

Plaintiff filed suit against defendant, alleging he suffered permanent injuries in a motor vehicle accident caused by defendant.
Connecticut Law Tribune |

West Haven Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash Gets $300,000

Robert Storace | February 19, 2019

Passenger Alda Bergeron was able to pursue the matter without filing a lawsuit because insurance carriers agreed to pay the policy limits.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

AUTOMOBILE INJURY

New Jersey Law Journal | February 19, 2019

Our annual special section from Gerald H. Baker, covering developments in PIP benefits, UM/UIM coverage and the verbal threshold.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Commonwealth v. Wyatt

February 19, 2019

Writ of habeas corpus on vehicular assault and homicide charges properly granted where there was no evidence that defendant was so distracted while driving to constitute a conscious disregard of substantial risk of injury or death to support finding the requisite mens rea of recklessness. Order of the trial court affirmed.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Index to Verbal Threshold Opinions

Gerald H. Baker | February 18, 2019

A list of verbal threshold cases, organized by type.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

A Look at No Fault in 2018

Gerald H. Baker | February 18, 2019

A review of this year's cases: two dealing with UM/UIM benefits, one addressing PIP benefits, and three cases relevant to “automobile injuries” (pedestrian crossings, deployment of airbags, and correlation between property damage and personal injuries).
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Author Bio - Gerald H. Baker

Gerald H. Baker | February 18, 2019

A profile of the main author of this special section.
Daily Business Review |News

Parking Lot Maintenance Not to Blame for Elderly Woman's Fall

Verdict Search | February 15, 2019

An 88-year-old woman who broke her hip tripping over a curb at a Wells Fargo bank branch recovered nothing in her lawsuit.
Daily Business Review |News

Jury Clears Truck Driver in Fatal US 27 Crash

Verdict Search | February 15, 2019

A truck driver was not found liable in a fatal collision with a motorist who crossed the highway median.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Insurer's 'Regular Use' UIM Exclusion Applied to All Fleet Vehicles, Court Rules

Zack Needles | February 14, 2019

A trucker injured in an accident while driving a company truck was precluded from collecting underinsured motorist benefits by his policy's regular use exclusion because the truck was part of his employer's fleet, even though he had previously driven the specific vehicle in question only twice, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Plaintiff Not Injured in Auto Accident, Defense Contended

VerdictSearch | February 14, 2019

On June 29, 2012, plaintiff Miguel Lebron, 34, a DJ, was stopped in traffic on Red Lion Road near Pine Road, in Lower Moreland Township, when his sport utility vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Ramos-Lopez v. Vargas

February 14, 2019

A motor vehicle driven by plaintiff was rear-ended by a County of Passaic vehicle driven by a county employee, the defendant Luis Vargas.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

Auto Insurer Did Not Have to Defend Woman Who Drove Insured Car Without Permission

Steven A. Meyerowitz | February 13, 2019

A federal district court in Pennsylvania has ruled that an auto insurer did not have to defend a woman who allegedly drove an insured car without permission and injured a third party, notwithstanding that the complaint against the woman alleged that she had implied permission to drive the car.
Daily Report Online |News

Georgia Jury Awards $736K for Sideswipe by Truck

Katheryn Tucker | February 11, 2019

A jury with two truck drivers awarded $736,000 to a woman who said a truck sideswiped her car on Interstate 285 and kept going.
Daily Business Review |News

Pedestrian Hit by Uber Driver Gets $1M Pre-Suit Settlement

Verdict Search | February 11, 2019

The pedestrian suffered leg injuries after being hit in a Miami Beach crosswalk.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Spinal Injuries from Auto Accident Lead to $1.5 Million Settlement in Middlesex

Charles Toutant | February 11, 2019

A woman who suffered spinal injuries after her car was struck in a rear-end accident agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in her Middlesex County suit, Pittman…
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Puga v. RCX Solutions

February 11, 2019

Appellant, a licensed motor carrier, contracted a driver to transport a load across Texas.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Pouncy v. Ignoto

February 11, 2019

Motor Vehicle Accident Did Not Cause Permanent Disability
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Laiuppa v. Moritz

February 11, 2019

Service of Process Legally Deficient
The Legal Intelligencer |

Defense: No Evidence of Trauma on Plaintiff's MRIs

VerdictSearch | February 07, 2019

On July 26, 2015, plaintiff Robert Cook, in his early 60s, was driving on Oak Avenue at its intersection with Central Avenue, in Upper Darby. Cook asserted that he had been stopped at a red light. It turned green and he proceeded forward when his pickup truck was rear-ended by a sedan.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

'Or Marihuana': Amendment to VTL §1192(1) Should Be Passed

Steven B. Epstein and Alexander R. Klein | February 05, 2019

VTL §1192(1) suffers a shortcoming that will render it anachronistic in the near future.
Daily Business Review |News

Jury Finds No Liability for Injured Bicyclist Who Blamed Phantom Vehicle

Verdict Search | February 04, 2019

The uninsured-motorist claim for a hit-and-run driver was rejected by the jury.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Ventura v. Town of East Haven

February 04, 2019

Court Affirms Dismissal of Suit by Citizen Who Was Injured by Driver After Driver Was Detained, Released, and Allowed to Drive on Same Night
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Cole v. City of New Haven

February 04, 2019

City Entitled to Governmental Immunity for Police Officer's Discretionary Response to Threat to Public Safety
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Martinez v. Riley

February 04, 2019

Defendant Alleged to Have Recklessly Operated Motor Vehicle With Known Medical Impairment
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Biker Hit by Drag Racer Wins $39 Million Verdict in New Jersey

Katheryn Tucker | February 01, 2019

The $39 million verdict is for pain and suffering. It will be added to an earlier judgment of about $4.5 million for medical expenses. That total will be reduced by a 60 percent apportionment to the uninsured drag-racing driver in default. Still, the plaintiff's lawyers say they plan to collect nearly $20 million from the property owner.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Broadside Collision Caused Serious Injury to Back: Plaintiff

VerdictSearch | January 31, 2019

On Dec. 4, 2015, plaintiff Aesha Morris, age 41, was driving south on 59th Street at its intersection with Nassau Road, in Philadelphia. As she entered the intersection, the driver's side of her sedan was struck by a car that had been traveling on Nassau Road. Morris claimed back injuries that were a serious impairment.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Jury Awards $12.9M to Man Run Down by Union Vehicle

P.J. D'Annunzio | January 31, 2019

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $12.9 million to a man struck by a trade union vehicle being operated by an intoxicated, nonunion employee.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Judge Denies Bifurcation in UIM Case Against Insurer, Allegedly Intoxicated Driver

P.J. D'Annunzio | January 31, 2019

A state judge has ruled against an insurance company seeking to sever claims against it in an underinsured motorist lawsuit over an accident caused by an allegedly intoxicated driver.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Gussom v. Teagle

January 29, 2019

Plaintiff failed to serve defendant prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. The court properly denied her motion for reconsideration, because plaintiff alleged no new facts to excuse her lack of good faith effort to properly serve defendant.
Daily Business Review |News

Motorist Awarded $47,706 for Spinal Injuries in Rear-Ender

Verdict Search | January 28, 2019

The jury award for the Miami collision was limited to past medical expenses.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Postal Service Pays $4.9 Million to Settle Case Over Child Killed by Truck

Charles Toutant | David Gialanella | January 28, 2019

A suit in U.S. District Court over an accident in which a U.S. Postal Service vehicle killed a two-year-old, Chacon v. U.S. Postal Service, ended in…
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Connecticut v. Bethea

January 28, 2019

Trial Court's Judgment On Falsely Reporting An Incident Affirmed
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

O'Donnell v. New Jersey Turnpike Auth.

January 28, 2019

Leave to File Late Notice Proper Where Plaintiff Diligently Pursued Claim and State Agency Had Actual Notice
Daily Report Online |News

Macon Man Wins $817K Verdict After $250K Policy Limit Demand

Katheryn Tucker | January 25, 2019

The winning lawyer had been turned down for a $250,000 policy limit demand and offer of judgment. She will seek the full verdict plus interest and attorney's fees.
Daily Business Review |News

Florida House Takes Aim Again at Red-Light Traffic Cameras

Jim Turner | January 25, 2019

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee voted 12-1 to support a measure that calls for a repeal of the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program law.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Collision Caused No Injuries to Plaintiff: Defense

VerdictSearch | January 24, 2019

On Jan. 5, 2016, plaintiff Kira Gholston, 34, a fiscal administrator, was driving on Stenton Avenue at its intersection with East Gorgas Lane, in North Philadelphia, when she struck the side of a car with the front of her sedan.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Ferriola v. The Cincinnati Ins. Co.

January 23, 2019

Plaintiff appealed the denial of his motion to vacate a replacement arbitration award in his UIM case.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Vasquez v. Estate of Mosier

January 22, 2019

Plaintiff's action against a deceased person was a nullity, and the court denied plaintiff's motion to substitute the personal representative as a party.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

$6 Million Settlement Resolves Litigation Over Triple-Fatal Route 9 Wreck

Charles Toutant | David Gialanella | January 21, 2019

A $6 Million global settlement was reached on Dec. 7, 2018, in three Middlesex County suits stemming from a motor vehicle accident that killed three…
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Smalling v. Pia

January 21, 2019

Court Awards Economic And Non-Economic Damages In Motor Vehicle Negligence Claim
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Jenkins v. Road Scholar Transp., LLC

January 21, 2019

Courts Grant Summary Judgment to Defendant Where Plaintiff was Drinking and Driving and May Have Caused Accident by Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Connecticut Law Tribune |

Middletown Jury Awards $287,351 to Woman Who Injured Back in 2014 Car Crash

Robert Storace | January 18, 2019

A Superior Court jury awarded $287,351 to a Middletown woman who says she still has lingering back pain from a 2014 car crash. The defense has until Jan. 31 to raise a challenge before the Connecticut Appellate Court.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Reyes v. Stanley

January 18, 2019

Plaintiff appealed from the orders barring the testimony of his treating physician and expert witness and dismissing his complaint.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Plaintiff Suffered No Injuries in Crash, Defense Argued

VerdictSearch | January 17, 2019

On Sept. 18, 2014, plaintiff Geraldine Rorie, 44, was stopped at a red light on Girard Avenue at its intersection with 18th Street, in North Philadelphia, when her sedan was rear-ended by a car. She claimed injuries to her neck, back and knee.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Estate: Plaintiff Crushed to Death in 'Preventable Accident'

VerdictSearch | January 17, 2019

During the evening of Jan. 16, 2015, plaintiff's decedent Gregory Jones, 49, a commercial driver, was crushed to death by towing equipment on Guiton Road, in Middletown Township.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Anthony v. One Sun Farms, LLC

January 17, 2019

Plaintiffs appealed the summary dismissal of their personal injury claims against asphalt company and construction company. Construction company needed concrete barriers at a construction site and contacted asphalt company to haul the barriers.
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company v. Kennestone Hospital, Inc.

January 16, 2019

Court Affirms Order Granting Summary Judgment in Favor of Hospital in Medical Lien Dispute with Insurer of Driver Who Caused Injuries to Hospital Patient Despite Failure by Hospital to Provide Notice of Lien to Tortfeasor
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Insured's Failure To Identify Doctor As Witness Barred His Testimony At Trial

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | January 14, 2019

This story is reprinted with permission from FC&S Legal, the industry's only comprehensive digital resource designed for insurance coverage law professionals.…
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Estate of Man Struck by Police Vehicle Settles for $1.8 Million in Morris

David Gialanella | January 14, 2019

The estate of a man killed by a police vehicle while standing outside his own vehicle following a collision on Interstate 287 settled a Morris County…
Daily Business Review |News

Laborer Rendered Unable to Work After Crash Awarded $1.74 Million

Verdict Search | January 14, 2019

The manual laborer claimed he was unable to work again due to back and neck injuries suffered in a crash with an auto dealership employee.
Daily Business Review |

Tesla Hit with Negligence Suit Following Fatal Car Crash in Fort Lauderdale

Zach Schlein | January 11, 2019

Edgar Monserratt is seeking monetary damages on behalf of his son Edgar Monserratt Martinez, who died in May 2018 while riding in a 2014 Tesla Model S. The complaint accuses the company of improperly removing a speed limiter placed on the car, as well as releasing an unsafe product.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Stamler v. Miller

January 11, 2019

Plaintiff appealed from an order of final judgment entered following a jury trial that awarded him damages and found him 47% negligent in the motor-vehicle-accident, personal-injury matter.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Passenger Claimed Brain Injury From Broadside Crash

VerdictSearch | January 10, 2019

On March 22, 2013, plaintiff Robin Goodwin, 54, a bartender, was a front-seat passenger of a car that was traveling on Juniper Street, toward its intersection with Ninth Street, in Quakertown.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Chicas v. Town of Kearny

January 10, 2019

The defendants appealed from an order that denied their motion for summary judgement and a judgment that memorialized the jury verdict.
New York Law Journal |

Judge Finalizes Nassau County's $25M Settlement With Crash Victim

Andrew Denney | January 09, 2019

The Iacone settlement was one of three recent eight-figure payouts for the Nassau County government, and the judgments have raised concerns about the ramifications for the county's finances, CBS-2 New York reported.
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Mayor & Aldermen Of Savannah v. Herrera et al.

January 08, 2019

Supreme Court summarily vacates its own writ of certiorari in a negligence and nuisance case against a municipality.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Dukes v. Cmty. Transit of Delaware County et al

January 08, 2019

In this action seeking damages for personal injuries allegedly suffered in a car accident, the trial court precluded evidence regarding the unexpected and unrelated death of plaintiff's autistic son because such evidence would have caused improper sympathy for plaintiff. The trial court recommended affirmance.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Giesguth v. Costanza

January 08, 2019

Plaintiff appealed from an order of summary judgment in favor of defendants in her verbal threshold case.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Long Branch Police Officer Settles Consolidated Auto Case for $1.62 Million

Michael Booth | Charles Toutant | January 07, 2019

A former Long Branch police officer has received $1.62 million as compensation for injuries he received in two separate accidents: one while off-duty…
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Definition of 'Familial Relationship' Expanded for Bystander Claim

Louis Locascio | January 04, 2019

OP-ED: An engagement ring or a wedding ring is no longer considered as significant, as it was in days past, to create a family. The law must continuously expand and adjust to keep up with society and remain viable.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Defense: Plaintiff's Alleged TBI Unrelated to Rear-Ender

VerdictSearch | January 03, 2019

On Jan. 2, 2015, plaintiff Gary Bowman, 56, was stopped at a red light on Paoli Pike, at its intersection with Reservoir Road, in West Chester. His sport utility vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan. Bowman claimed a traumatic brain injury.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

DWI Checkpoints: Checking All the Boxes

Peter H. Lederman | December 31, 2018

OP-ED: There are important Constitutional issues arising from a checkpoint stop that should be considered.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

JBS Carriers v. Washington

December 31, 2018

Mary Turner, a pedestrian, was struck and killed by vehicle driven by petitioner Lundry and owned by his employer, petitioner JBS.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

State v. Mota-Royaceli

December 31, 2018

Trial Court Did Not Improperly Restrict Voir Dire
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Requiem for the Biomechanical 'Frye' Hearing?

Steven Balson-Cohen | December 28, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, a unanimous panel of the Appellate Division, Second Department issued its decision in 'Shah v. Mo. M. Rahman', upholding the trial court's ruling not to grant plaintiff's counsel's application to hold a 'Frye' hearing before admitting into evidence the testimony of a defense biomechanical engineering expert. In so doing, the court, citing, well established Court of Appeals authority, has arguably dealt the biomechanical 'Frye' hearing its final death blow.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Middlesex Jury Delivers $2.5 Million Verdict in Case of Multi-Vehicle Accident

Michael Booth | Charles Toutant | December 26, 2018

In Tomaselli v. Siegal, a Middlesex County jury awarded a South Brunswick woman and her husband $2.5 million as compensation for injuries she sustained…
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Beatty v. Breschard

December 26, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the order dismissing his claims for economic and non-economic damages with prejudice in his Tort Claims Act.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Aidoo v. Cela

December 24, 2018

Motions For Summary Judgment Denied Where Both Parties Presented Credible Contradictory Facts
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Head-On Crash Leads to $1.1 Million Settlement in Morris County

Charles Toutant | Michael Booth | December 21, 2018

A motorist who underwent five surgeries after his vehicle was struck head-on agreed to a $1.1 million settlement in his Morris County suit, Mosher…
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

O'Connell v. Khiani

December 21, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the denial of his motion for a new trial in his action for injuries from an automobile accident.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Case .v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Inc.

December 21, 2018

Insurer did not act in bad faith in delaying payment of uninsured motorist claims pending resolution of insured's workers' compensation claims
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Iellimo v. Amica Mut. Ins. Co.

December 21, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the grant of summary judgment to defendant on plaintiffs' claim for underinsured motorist coverage.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Defense: No Evidence of Trauma on Plaintiff's MRIs

VerdictSearch | December 20, 2018

On July 26, 2015, plaintiff Robert Cook, in his early 60s, was driving on Oak Avenue at its intersection with Central Avenue, in Upper Darby.
Connecticut Law Tribune |

5 Lawyers Who Won Big in 2018

Robert Storace | December 19, 2018

The year saw numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in Connecticut. Here are the top five.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

2018 Review of UM, UIM and SUM Case Law

Jonathan A. Dachs | December 18, 2018

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs presents a brief survey of recent developments in the area of Uninsured Motorist, Underinsured Motorist, and Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist law. As in the past, 2018 was marked by a great deal of significant activity in this highly litigated, ever-changing and complex area of the law.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Mitchell v. Milburn

December 18, 2018

Trial court properly granted a compulsory nonsuit to oncoming driver in a three-car accident and properly excluded evidence of a later-installed left-hand turn lane because the uncontroverted evidence established a sudden emergency as a matter of law and the turn lane evidence was inadmissible under Pa.R.E. 407. Affirmed.
Daily Report Online |News

11th Circuit OKs New Trial Order That Nixed $4.4M Bad Faith Verdict Against Geico

Greg Land | December 17, 2018

That new trial ended with a defense verdict for the insurer.
Daily Business Review |News

Court Backs Retrial That Nixed $4.4M Bad-Faith Award Against Geico in Tampa

Greg Land | December 17, 2018

The judge reversed herself on what the jury could hear about a settlement by a second insurer.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Sanchez

December 17, 2018

Workers' Compensation Provider Could File Subrogation Claim Against Third-Party Tortfeasor Despite AICRA Bar on Compensated Injuries
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Walder v. Whitaker

December 17, 2018

Court Grants Motion to Dismiss in Automobile Collision Dispute by Government Courier Who Was Sued in Personal Capacity and Claimed Immunity from Suit
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Solis v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Illinois

December 17, 2018

No Basis for Apportionment Claims Against Third Parties Not Named As Tortfeasors
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Morales-Hurtado v. Reinoso

December 17, 2018

New Trial Granted Where Defense Counsel's Questions About Plaintiff's Citizenship and Possible Secondary Gain Merely Inflamed Jury Prejudice
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Hangar Collapse at Morristown Airport Yields $5.3 Million Settlement for Injured Worker

Michael Booth | David Gialanella | December 14, 2018

A former steel worker from Toms River will receive $5.3 million as compensation for injuries he sustained when an under-construction airport hangar…
Connecticut Law Tribune |

Jury Sides With Defense, Awards Nothing to Motorist Who Was Rear-Ended in Bad Weather

Robert Storace | December 14, 2018

The jury returned a defense verdict in the case of a motorist who says he suffered back and other injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended by a plow truck. Plaintiff's counsel has filed motions to set aside the verdict.
The Legal Intelligencer |

Motorist Failed to Yield to Police Cruiser, Defense Argued

VerdictSearch | December 13, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2016, plaintiff Dushawn Smith, 54, an independent contractor, was driving on Wylie Avenue toward its intersection with Spring Alley, in Clairton. As Smith entered the uncontrolled intersection, the passenger's side of his sedan was struck by the front of an unmarked police cruiser. Smith claimed neck injuries.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

High Court Won't Disturb Ruling Requiring New Stacking Waivers for Certain Vehicles

Zack Needles | December 13, 2018

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to review a Superior Court ruling that said an insured is entitled to stacked uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits because his insurer failed to have him sign new stacking waivers when he added his most recent vehicles to his policy via endorsement.
Daily Business Review |News

Jury Awards $20M for Bicyclist Killed by Garbage Truck

Verdict Search | December 10, 2018

The award was reduced from $25 million when the jury assigned partial liability to the victim.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Tort Claim Should Proceed in Fatal Turnpike Case

Law Journal Editorial Board | December 10, 2018

We believe there is ample justification for the Supreme Court to reverse the Appellate Division, and not leave these unfortunate survivors to a legal malpractice action against their first lawyer.
Daily Business Review |News

Ratzan Law Group Wins $45M Award in Death of Med Student During I-75 Construction

Catherine Wilson | December 10, 2018

Most Effective Lawyers: Personal injury — Stuart Ratzan persuaded a jury to hold Ranger Construction Industries liable for a late-night crash in an Interstate 75 construction zone in Pembroke Pines.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Goldstein v. Am. States Ins. Co.

December 10, 2018

Defendant insurer's motion to sever and stay plaintiffs' bad faith claim denied where bifurcation would not serve interests of judicial economy and where court could address concerns of jury considering irrelevant and/or prejudicial evidence in resolving breach of contract claim. Defendant's motion to sever and stay denied.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Kulinski v. Anderson Turf Irrigation

December 10, 2018

Court Grants Partial Motion to Strike in Automobile Collision Dispute Between Driver and Business Whose Employee Struck Driver
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Union County Jury Awards $20 Million in Fetal Brain Injury Case

Charles Toutant | David Gialanella | Michael Booth | December 07, 2018

A Union County jury returned a $20 million verdict in a medical malpractice suit, Tapia v. Alam, on Oct. 24, though the plaintiff is to recover…
Connecticut Law Tribune |

Hartford Jury Awards Man $202,000 for Spinal Injury in Crash

Robert Storace | December 07, 2018

A jury this week awarded New Britain resident John Logan $202,000 for injuries he suffered when his vehicle was struck by a motorist driving without insurance. Liberty Mutual, Logan's carrier, must pay the verdict pending an appeal.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Gomez v. Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co.

December 07, 2018

The defendant appealed from an order that denied its motion to vacate a default judgment against it in favor of the plaintiff.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

After Causing Serious Injury, Death in Collision, Cop Outruns the Law

Cliff Rieders | December 06, 2018

Imagine this situation. A tragic car collision injures Michael Sauers and kills his wife. The injuries and death result from the “criminally reckless driving of police officer Stephen Homanko,” but the police officer walks away from any civil liability for money damages to the family he killed and injured. How could such a thing happen?
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Conte v. Delacruz

December 06, 2018

Evidence Weighs in Defendant's Favor, Claimant's Testimony Not Credible; Claim Dismissed
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Morales-Hurtado v. Reinoso

December 06, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the judgment entered on a jury's verdict that found defendant 80 percent negligent and plaintiff 20 percent negligent for the rear-end collision between the parties.
Connecticut Law Tribune |

Dueling Medical Testimony Ends in $280,925 Car Crash Verdict

Robert Storace | December 05, 2018

The defense attempted to show that plaintiff's neck injury was a pre-existing condition.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Sanchez

December 04, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the grant of summary judgment dismissing its subrogation action against defendants, seeking reimbursement of workers' compensation benefits plaintiff paid to its employee, David Mercogliano. Mercogliano was involved in an accident, during the course and scope of his employment, with a vehicle owned and operated by defendants.
Daily Business Review |News

Driver Settles for $450,000 After Truck Rams Her SUV at Red Light

Verdict Search | December 03, 2018

An insurance company for a delivery truck company settled with a woman hurt in a rear-end collision.

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Annual forum for the world's leading trust and estate litigators.
Global Independent Law Firms Forum 2019

March 27, 2019 - March 28, 2019
London

Conference for leaders of independent law firms from around the world, chaired by Charles Martin, Macfarlanes' senior partner.
Private Client Forum Americas 2019

March 27, 2019 - March 29, 2019
Newport Beach, CA

Unites the most senior and elite advisors to HNWIs and UHNWIs to discuss the most timely and concerning issues across the Americas

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IF NOT NOW WHEN? Achieving Equality for Women in the Courtroom and ADR

Sponsored by: NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) | November 05, 2018

DATE: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 TIME: 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST COST: Complimentary Sponsored by: Conversation…

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How Legal Financing Benefits the Bottom Line

Sponsored by: Burford Capital | March 05, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Learn about financing structures and pricing and how it helps firms remain competitive.

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Litigation Finance: A Tool to Improve Client Service & Profitability

Sponsored by Burford Capital | December 07, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to learn what’s driving the five-fold growth of litigation finance and how it can improve your firm’s profitability.

IN-HOUSE/BIOTECH/LEAD COMMERCIAL COUNSEL

Boston, Massachusetts

Top NASDAQ biopharmaceutical company seeks 8+ year attorney with extensive in-house biopharma experience for leadership role on all commerci...
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ASSOCIATE / COMPLIANCE

Boston, Massachusetts

Well established Boston-based investment manager seeks 3rd - 5th year compliance attorney with in-house experience. Qualifications include ...
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Assistant General Counsel (AGC) & Compliance Officer

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Reports to: General Counsel (GC) & Senior Vice President (SVP) Legal Responsibilities: Update and establish new BIO policie...
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PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR

02/22/2019
TAL Web

PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR Announces that Chicago-based Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLPhas merged into Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, Expanding our firm's reach to eight locations across the country.
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KAHN GORDON TIMKO & RODRIQUES, P.C.

02/22/2019
NYLJ Web

In Memoriam
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NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN

02/18/2019
NJLJ Web

Norris Mclaughlin are pleased to announce to welcome Shana Siegel !
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