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AI Reporter - April 2026

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A series of lawsuits highlights mounting scrutiny over AI safety and accountability. A federal suit in the Northern District of California accuses xAI of knowingly allowing its Grok chatbot to generate child sexual abuse...more

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Jury Awards Employee $22.5 Million For Employer’s Improper Denial of Pregnancy Accommodation Request

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When dealing with injured, sick, or pregnant employees, employers must exercise extreme diligence when denying an accommodation request; it is not as clear-cut as it might appear....more

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Missing Fisherman in Delaware Bay Raises Complex Legal Questions Under Maritime Law

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A recent report involving a missing New Jersey fisherman in the Delaware Bay highlights not only the risks associated with working on the water, but also the multifaceted legal framework that applies when a maritime incident...more

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Early Case-Handling Strategies for Adjusters to Prevent Nuclear Verdicts®

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Adjusters who act quickly, humanely, and strategically can often prevent escalation into “nuclear verdict” territory. A “nuclear verdict” is an extraordinarily large jury award relative to the facts of the case and the...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Businesses, Do You Have A Potentially Enforceable Waiver for a Minor?

It seems like a straightforward question, but unless your waiver strictly follows the statutory requirements, your pre-injury participation waivers may not be worth the paper they are written on. Below, we will explore the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

When Can a Telehealth Provider Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Even before the COVID pandemic, the number of doctor visits conducted online rather than in person was growing rapidly. During the pandemic, patients became more comfortable seeing providers online. Telehealth visits can be...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Texas Supreme Court Emphasizes Evidentiary Requirements for Constructive Notice in Premises Liability Cases

On April 10, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in H-E-B, LP v. Peterson, reinstating the summary judgment granted by the trial court in a slip-and-fall case because the plaintiff did not meet her evidentiary...more

Baker Donelson

Medico-Legal Funding: Inflated Medical Bills and Defense Strategies in Personal Injury Litigation

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Litigation funding by non-parties has grown from a small niche into a significant industry, with such investments estimated to exceed $67 billion annually by 2037. As the volume of litigation continues to grow, so too does...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Taking the High Road in Personal Injury Mediations: A Practical Framework to Resolution (and Fewer Headaches)

In Think Again, organizational psychologist Adam Grant recounts a short “code of honor” attributed to television writer George Meyer. One line in particular feels tailor-made for anyone who has ever mediated a personal injury...more

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Collateral Source Evidence excluded in Shipyard Mesothelioma Action

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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Plaintiffs allege their decedent, Michael P. Dandry, Jr., died from mesothelioma after working with asbestos-containing products at Avondale Shipyard in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Using Your Watch as a Witness: Data on Your Wrist Can Be Used to Help or Harm Your Personal Injury Case

The fitness devices once used solely to count steps and track exercise now monitor and record a range of data we may not even be aware of. That information can be used to either strengthen or destroy your claim for damages...more

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E-Bike Law in Delaware: What Riders Need to Know

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Electric bicycles, once a niche commuter option, are now one of the fastest-growing forms of personal transportation in the country. But as e-bike use rises, so do safety concerns. Across the U.S., policymakers are sounding...more

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What Happens in Delaware When a Structure Collapses?

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A parking garage collapse in South Philadelphia this week is a stark example of how quickly a structural failure can escalate, from a localized incident to a serious safety event with legal consequences....more

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Raising The Bar: Ohio Moves To Increase Tort Damages Caps For The First Time In Two Decades

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The Ohio Legislature is advancing bills that would significantly raise caps on noneconomic and punitive damages in tort cases, with future increases tied to inflation....more

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Fatal Agricultural Accident in Bridgeville Highlights Unique Legal Risks for Farm Workers

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A fatal agricultural accident in Bridgeville is under investigation by Delaware State Police following an incident on April 10, 2026. While early reporting is limited, incidents like this often raise a set of legal questions...more

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Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Strict Constructive‑Notice Standard in Slip‑and‑Fall Cases

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In a significant decision for premises owners and occupiers, the Supreme Court of Texas has reaffirmed (and strictly enforced) the evidentiary burden plaintiffs must meet to establish constructive notice in slip‑and‑fall...more

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School Districts Can Be Vicariously Liable When Students Are Sexually Abused by Their Employees

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In a precedential, consolidated opinion decided on March 11, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education and Simpkins v. South Orange-Maplewood School District that the...more

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Insurer Intervention in Tort Lawsuits: Strategic Coverage Considerations and Legal Frameworks

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In the complex landscape of insurance litigation, the question of whether and when an insurer should intervene in an underlying tort lawsuit is increasingly critical. With rising exposure to mixed claims – those involving...more

Ropers Majeski

Recent First Department Decision: Storm-in-Progress Doctrine Reaffirmed in Interior Slip-and-Fall Context

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In Alvizurez v. North State Realty Associates LLC, the First Department reversed two Bronx County orders and granted summary judgment to the owner and property manager in a lobby stairwell slip-and-fall case....more

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Philadelphia Parking Garage Collapse in Grays Ferry

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A partially constructed parking garage collapsed in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia on April 8, 2026, killing one construction worker, injuring two others, and leaving two more unaccounted for beneath the rubble....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Supreme Court to Review Scope of Employer Liability Law

Oregon's statutory Employer Liability Law (ELL) (ORS 654.305) makes indirect employers liable for an employee's injuries under certain circumstances. An indirect employer is one who: "(1) is engaged with the plaintiff's...more

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Running in New Jersey: When a Routine Jog Turns Into a Slip-And-Fall

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It’s that time of year again: warmer weather, longer days, and runners trading treadmills for sidewalks and trails. For most people, it feels simple: throw on sneakers, pick a route, and go. Sidewalks, trails, parking...more

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How Often Do Personal Injury Cases Settle?

If you have a personal injury claim, settling your claim will allow you to recover financial compensation for your losses and begin the process of trying to move on with your life. ...more

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First Department Reinforces Limits of Labor Law § 240(1) in Electrical Blast Ladder-Fall Case

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A recent First Department decision, Arias v. Brooks Holdings Corp., decided March 26, 2026, is worth attention for anyone handling New York Labor Law claims, particularly where a fall from a ladder follows an electrical event...more

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Most Settlement Proceeds Are Taxable: What the Ninth Circuit Just Made Clear

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A recent Ninth Circuit decision, Roman v. Commissioner (Mar. 18, 2026), reinforces how narrow the tax-free treatment of settlement proceeds is. In most cases, settlement payments are taxable unless they clearly compensate for...more

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