Families of Two Victims Killed in Drunk Driving ‘Affluenza’ Case Reach Settlements
The families of two victims killed by a teen drunk driver last year in Texas have reached a settlement with the driver’s family. In the highly-publicized case, the teen’s attorney claimed he wasn’t responsible for his actions because he suffered from “affluenza,” a condition caused by his wealthy upbringing. The teen’s blood alcohol content was […]
Lawsuit: Blue Cross Decision Denies Coverage to HIV-Positive Patients
An HIV-positive man in Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross-Blue Shield, claiming that the insurance company’s decision to change its rules regarding patient coverage effectively denies coverage to low-income HIV-positive patients. The lawsuit, filed by John East against Blue Cross-Blue Shield and two other insurance companies, alleges that a decision made by the […]
NJ Woman Sues Dunkin’ Donuts Over Hot Cider Spill
A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts after spilling a cup of “excessively hot” apple cider in her lap in September 2012, causing her to suffer second- and third-degree burns, according to court documents. The lawsuit was filed last week by 24-year-old Jennifer Fragoso, who claims that the apple cider purchased […]
Who Is At Fault After A Car Accident
This article shares some great advice from Phoenix car accident attorney, Aaron Crane from Cantor Crane regarding who is at fault for an accident. When an insurance claim is made after an accident, a determination of who was at fault is pivotal in a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. The fault issue is closely […]
Outback Steakhouse Sued Over Bits of Broken Plate in Mashed Potatoes
An Oregon man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, claiming he broke two teeth when he bit down on porcelain from a broken plate in the mashed potatoes served to him at the chain’s Portland location. The suit, filed by Roger Bransetter in Multnomah County Circuit Court last week, is seeking $48,000 in damages. […]
Six Flags Blames Coaster Manufacturer for Wrongful Death
In a wrongful death lawsuit against Six Flags over Texas involving a roller coaster malfunction that killed a woman last July, the Arlington amusement park is blaming the German company that manufactured the coaster. The original lawsuit was filed by the family of 52-year-old Rose Esparza, who fell to her death from a roller coaster […]
‘Patient Dumping’ Case Dismissed by Nevada Judge
A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a civil lawsuit involving “patient dumping” by a Las Vegas hospital accused of releasing a psychiatric patient and putting him on a bus to Sacramento. The lawsuit was filed against the state of Nevada by James Flavy Coy Brown and hundreds of other patients who were released from Rawson-Neal […]
Parents of Child Who Swallowed Souvenir Penny Sue Bronx Zoo
The parents of a 3-year-old boy who swallowed a souvenir penny from a dinosaur exhibit at the Bronx Zoo have filed a lawsuit against the zoo. The suit was filed by the parents of Ethan Yi, who visited the dinosaur exhibit at the zoo during the summer of 2013. The admission price to get in […]
Court: Man Injured by Skydiver Cannot Sue Host of Charity Event
A man who was injured at a charity event in Wisconsin when he was struck by a descending skydiver is barred from suing the host of the event, according to a court ruling on Thursday. The lawsuit was filed by Stephen Scheuren against Cheryl Vogel and her bar, the Smiling Moose Saloon and Grill, after […]
Lawsuit Filed Over Deadly Fire Escape Collapse in Philly
A lawsuit has been filed against a Philadelphia landlord this week over a fourth-floor fire escape collapse, which injured two tenants and killed another. The suit was filed by the families of 22-year-old Albert Suh, who died after the fire escape outside his fourth-floor apartment collapsed while he and two roommates were using it as […]