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Medical Malpractice Trial Begins in Case Involving Wrist Surgery Gone Wrong

Brianna Smith - December 12, 2018

A medical malpractice lawsuit was recently filed against David Tomlinson of Grand Anesthesia Group after a routine wrist surgery went wrong. The lawsuit was filed by Jill Lubing and alleges that Tomlinson and his professional group were “negligent and didn’t follow proper safety precautions when administering a nerve block at St. John’s Medical Center in March 2015.” Tomlinson and her lawyers have so far denied the allegations.

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Lex Machina Launches ERISA Legal Analytics Module

Press Release - December 12, 2018

ERISA case outcomes are not employer-friendly, according to Lex Machina data. To protect companies when litigation over a company-sponsored benefits plan arises, attorneys need to be able to find and analyze similar cases that have appeared before their judge in order to develop the best legal strategies. The ERISA module provides data-driven insights and trends

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Racial Discrimination Suit Against Charter Communications May Proceed, Judge Rules

Brianna Smith - December 12, 2018

Earlier this month, a racial discrimination lawsuit was filed against Charter Communications by an African-American entrepreneur and entertainer, Byron Allen, that just got the go-ahead from a federal court that it may proceed. The lawsuit itself alleged that Charter Communications treated Entertainment Studios poorly compared to white-owned companies. According to Judge Milan Smith Jr., the

James “Whitey” Bulger’s Family Will Sue in Crime Boss’s Killing

Ryan J. Farrick - December 12, 2018

The family of deceased Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the government. Bulger, reports Fox News, was killed inside a West Virginia prison just over a month ago. The circumstances surrounding his death remain uncertain. Hank Brennan, described by Fox as Bulger’s long-time attorney, told the Wall Street

African-American Factory Workers Sue General Motors

Ryan J. Farrick - December 12, 2018

Nine African-American workers say they faced regular racism and severe harassment at General Motors Co.’s Toledo, OH, factory. The Toledo Blade reports that the nine employees—some of whom have since left GM—claim the company allowed overt racism, lending to a hostile work environment and fear-infused atmosphere. A lawsuit filed by the group claims that complaints

Bullied Iowa Student Settles With Waukee Schools

Ryan J. Farrick - December 11, 2018

An Iowa student whose parents say she was bullied without consequence has reached a settlement with her local school district. The Des Moines Register reports that the parents of 11-year old Berkley Maschka filed a federal lawsuit against Waukee Community School District, claiming its administrators did nothing to protect the girl from ongoing harassment. When

Baltimore Lawsuit Wants Immigrants Back on Public Benefits

Ryan J. Farrick - December 11, 2018

Baltimore is filing a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming that President Trump’s penalization of legal immigrants who use public benefits has had a profoundly negative effect on local communities. The Washington Post reports that Baltimore believes the administration’s expanded definition of ‘public charges’ is threatening the city’s immigrants and its efforts toward revival. “The

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2018 Top Product Liability Cases

Franklin D. Azar - December 11, 2018

Defective products injure thousands of Americans every year. Depending on the product and the damage/injury that it caused, identifying the liable parties can be extremely complicated. There are a number of important product liability cases, many of which reached a verdict or settlement recently. Highlighted below are some of the top cases and issues so

Montana A.G. Tim Fox Tries to Move Missoula Gun Fight to Supreme Court

Ryan J. Farrick - December 11, 2018

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is taking a challenge to Missoula City’s gun ordinances to the state supreme court. Fox already lodged an appeal with Missoula District Court, which didn’t pass muster. The petition for escalation to the Supreme Court was filed on November 29th. However, Fox has yet to file an opening brief. The

L’Oréal Accused of Discrimination and Toxic Work Environment in Latest Suit

Brianna Smith - December 11, 2018

L’Oreal Cosmetics was recently hit with a lawsuit by a former employee over allegations of racial discrimination and a toxic work environment. The former employee, Amanda Johnson, is an African American woman who worked as a marketing vice president for the cosmetic company. However, not long after starting her job with the company, she learned that there was an alleged ugly side to the company.

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