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Determining Liability in a California Slip and Fall Claim

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Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that eight million people...more

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Connecticut Jury Awards $15 Million Talc Verdict against Johnson & Johnson Entities

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Court: Connecticut Superior Court – Fairfield at Bridgeport County - In this asbestos action, Plaintiffs Evan Plotkin and Martha Barry-Plotkin filed suit claiming Mr. Plotkin had asbestos exposure from, among other things,...more

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California Jury Finds for Asbestos Defendant in Friction Products Case

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Court: California Superior Court, Los Angeles County- In this asbestos action, plaintiffs Leon Solis Jr., Laura Rangel, Crystal Solis and Leon Solis filed suit claiming negligence against several defendants, including Brake...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Supreme Court Overturns Directed Verdict in Workplace Injury Lawsuit

On November 8, 2024, in Marina v. Bama Reinforcing, LLC, the Alabama Supreme Court addressed a trial court’s directed verdict on an injured construction worker’s negligence action. The worker was employed as a concrete...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ settles with large bank for violating personal injury settlement terms

On October 18, the DOJ reached a settlement agreement with a bank to resolve allegations related to the administration of certain trust accounts referred by a third-party bank. The settlement, involving a payment of...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

UT Southwestern Medical Center Files Formal Notice of August 2024 Data Breach

On November 12, 2024, UT Southwestern Medical Center (“UT Southwestern” or “UTSW”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed patient information. In...more

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What Does Esquire Mean?

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The title esquire sometimes appears after a lawyer’s name, usually abbreviated as “Esq.” But what does esquire mean? The Esq. meaning is a bit convoluted. In the U.S., the esquire title is generally reserved for lawyers....more

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New York Jury Awards $600,000 in Mechanic’s Mesothelioma Case

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New York Supreme Court – New York County In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michael C. Wagner filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York – New York County, alleging occupational exposure to asbestos because of his...more

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Beware the Four-Way Stop

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Navigating the right of way at 4-way stop intersections can be confusing and dangerous if drivers ignore or don’t know the rules. In places like Encino, car accidents happen often at these intersections because drivers might...more

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What To Do At A Yellow Light

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Yellow lights often cause confusion because drivers do not know what to do when they encounter a yellow light signal. The rules are clear, but those rules have not made yellow light situations any safer. Knowing the rules is...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

BBS Financial Confirms Data Breach Following January 2024 Ransomware Attack

On November 11, 2024, BBS Financial, LLC (“BBS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that the company was the target of a recent ransomware attack. In this notice, BBS explains...more

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Medical Records in Court Proceedings: Key Details

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Cases that touch on medical conditions and injuries require proving causality and calculating degrees of responsibility and compensation, often amidst a convoluted mix of events, timelines, treatments, comorbidities, and...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

EMM Loans Notifies Consumers of Recent Data Breach Affecting Their Personal Information

On October 30, 2024, EMM Loans LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information that had been entrusted to EMM...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

South West Family Medicine Associates Notifies Patients of August 2024 Data Breach

On November 7, 2024, South West Family Medicine Associates, PA (“SW Family Medicine”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Orthopedics Rhode Island Confirms September 2024 Data Breach Compromised Sensitive Patient Information

On November 6, 2024, Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party was...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Planned Parenthood of Montana Confirms August 2024 Data Breach Leaking Sensitive Patient Information

On November 5, 2024, Planned Parenthood of Montana (“PPMT”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that the organization’s IT network was subject to unauthorized access. In this...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Set Forth, Inc. Sends Data Breach Letters to 1.5 Million Consumers

On November 8, 2024, Set Forth, Inc. (“Forth”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that the personal information of 1.5 million consumers was compromised following a recent...more

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Understanding the Complexities of Medical Records Review In Legal Cases

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Before we can discuss why medical records review is important in legal cases, we must first understand what a medical records review is, who performs such a review, and why it is vital to the outcome. In the clinical...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

English Construction Company Targeted in Ransomware Attack, Leading to Data Breach Affecting Former Employees

On November 7, 2024, English Construction Company (“English”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that the company had been the target of a ransomware attack. In this notice,...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How Long Does It Take to Settle an Auto Accident Claim in Florida?

If you have an auto accident claim in Florida, how long will it take to receive the financial compensation you deserve? Not only will settling your claim for just compensation ensure that you have the financial resources you...more

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No Delay Damages Without Reciting the Notice-To-Defend Magic Spell

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Pennsylvania law allows verdict winners in cases involving property damage, bodily injury, or death to request delay damages from the liable defendants. Delay damages are awarded for the period starting one year after initial...more

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Five LA Traffic Sites We Love To Hate

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It’s no secret that LA freeway traffic is no walk in the park. Freeways in Los Angeles, California, have a widespread reputation for being some of the worst in the country, and this reputation may be well earned. The highways...more

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Federal District Court Dismissed Plaintiff’s Claims for Negligent Hiring, Training, Retention, Supervision, and Entrustment

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Brearey v. Ramsahai, 2024 WL 2848297, No. 24-cv-01693 (E.D. Pa. June 5, 2024) - Often in matters involving simple motor vehicle accidents, plaintiffs attempt to throw in claims relative to negligent hiring, training,...more

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Finds the Treatment of a Dog Bite Undeniably “Arises Out of” the Dog Bite and Medical Negligence...

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Early v. Patient First Medical Group, et al., 311 A.3d 608 (Pa. Super. Dec. 26, 2023) - The plaintiff was bitten by a dog and treated by the defendants. She later filed a medical malpractice action against the providers who...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Raimondo Pettit Group Provides Official Notice of Data Breach

On October 28, 2024, Raimondo Pettit Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been entrusted to the...more

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