Sandy Hook Suit Against Remington Can Continue
While the Connecticut Supreme Court has authorized the lawsuit to move forward, experts expect Remington will file an appeal.
Verdicts & Settlements
Parents of Son Lost in Crash Campaign for Revised Law
Family who lost son in bus crash is campaigning for a revision to the punitive damagess law in Tennessee to amend the cap or have a jury decide on a case by case basis.
Arizona Appeals Court: Hospitals Taking Medicaid Can’t Pursue Patient Liens
The appeals panel added a degree of clarity to a former Supreme Court ruling, which enabled hospitals to dip into accident victims’ settlements.
Iowa Prison Guard Awarded $2.3m in Retaliation Settlement
Kristine Sink and her attorney will likely receive some $3.95 million, though the sum’s brunt will be applied to legal fees.
Settlement Reached Over Ferrum College Hazing Death
The mother of a Ferrum College student filed a lawsuit against the school and six fraternity members for the hazing-related death of Michael Anthony Walker, and recently she agreed to a $544,000 settlement agreement.
Neglected Infant Dies From Full Body E. Coli Infection
An infant boy is left for dead in his swing for several days. His parents are to blame, according to prosecutors.
Los Angeles Judge Dismisses Stormy Daniels’ Nondisclosure Lawsuit
Yesterday a Los Angeles judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Stormy Daniels against President Trump. The suit was filed last year and claimed Daniels was paid hush money to stay quiet about an alleged affair with the president.
Pennsylvania Prisoners’ Fight for Confidential Legal Mail Yields Settlement
Following a synthetic marijuana scare, the Pennsylvania D.O.C. has acceded to prisoner demands on attorney-client privilege.
Jury Awards Patient’s Family $14 Million Following Debilitating Stroke
A young woman’s family is set to receive nearly $14 million after an elective heart stent replacement surgery led to a stroke and cognitive impairment.
Wrongfully Convicted Prisoner is Set Free at Four Decades
An exonerated prisoner who was wrongfully convicted and spent almost four decades behind bars will receive $21 million in settlement funds.