News from October 2022
Breitbart's film 'My Son Hunter' premieres in New York with writer Q&A
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The writer of the Breitbart film, 'My Son Hunter,' was among the conservatives who attended the New York premiere last week.
Washington Supreme Court orders judges to assume racial bias In verdicts
OLYMPIA (Legal Newsline) - Litigants who claim a jury verdict was tainted by racial bias are entitled to a hearing where the judge must assume they are correct, the Washington Supreme Court ruled, placing the burden on the other side to prove that bias didn’t affect the decision.The high court’s ruling came in a routine car accident case where the victim, a Black woman, claimed she suffered whiplash and exacerbated symptoms of Tourette’s Syndrome requiring $3.5 million in damages.
Wife alleges Florida funeral home improperly embalmed, mutilated husband's body
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A widow alleges a Florida funeral home improperly embalmed and mutilated her husband's body.
Tampa facility settles rape case brought by young boy
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A mother and her son who was allegedly raped at a Tampa, Fla., children's home have settled their lawsuit.
In case of high-dive drowning death, Ohio recreational district not liable
An Ohio recreational district is immune from claims it caused the death of a 15-year-old who disappeared after diving off a platform and failed to come back up to the surface, an appeals court ruled.
Holland & Knight Advises Germfree Laboratories on Acquisition by EW Healthcare Partners
Holland & Knight Advises Germfree Laboratories on Acquisition by EW Healthcare Partners.
Former Virginia AG alleges mail-in ballot improprieties in Prince William County where Congressional race is a toss up
MANASSAS, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Voter integrity advocates are raising concerns about mail-in ballots being processed in Prince William County.
Lockheed Martin: Experts can't prove we made Orlando sick
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Lockheed Martin is attacking the lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs who say the weapons manufacturer contaminated the environment around an Orlando, Fla., facility.
Defendant in COVID wrongful death case wonders how much is at stake
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - As a COVID wrongful death lawsuit progress in Florida, the plaintiff's stance is that putting a dollar amount on the loss of her mother can't be done.
Questions await for agnostic woman who sued over mention of God at work
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will soon gets it chance to question the woman suing it because her co-workers talked about God.
Roofer claims defective ladder sold by Home Depot caused his injuries
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A roofer claims a defective ladder sold by Home Depot caused his fall and injuries at a job site in Brandon, Florida.
Bumpy Spirit flight accused of causing man's spinal injuries
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A couple allege a turbulent flight on Spirit Airlines caused the husband to suffer serious spinal injuries.
Georgia Innocence Project Recognizes Troutman Pepper with Page Pate Exemplar of Service Award
Georgia Innocence Project Recognizes Troutman Pepper with Page Pate Exemplar of Service Award.
Lawsuit asks, what's the deal with Ovaltine?
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer is alleging in a class action against Nestle that the company's Ovaltine is falsely labeled as a good source of vitamins and minerals and as containing no artificial ingredients.
Family alleges law firm's negligence caused dismissal of wrongful death claim
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Hillsborough County law firm is being accused of negligently handling a wrongful death lawsuit against the Pinellas County School Board after a student was killed by a school bus.
Lawsuit over man who choked to death at Fresno taco-eating contest settles
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a California man who died at a taco-eating contest in Fresno has settled with the company that put on the event.
Server settles suit against country club after alleging gender discrimination
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California woman who accused her employer of gender discrimination has settled her lawsuit.
Mass settlement soon in Kincade Fire litigation?
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs lawyers representing victims of the 2019 Kincade Fire in California are getting closer to settling their lawsuits against Pacific Gas & Electric.
Mason P. Ashe Named Wharton Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
Mason P. Ashe Named Wharton Teaching Excellence Award Recipient.
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