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Claims Notes: April 2025

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Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more

Stark & Stark

Court Affirms Admissibility of DTI-Based TBI Diagnosis in Oklahoma Federal Case

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In a significant decision for plaintiffs litigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has denied a defense motion to exclude expert testimony based on diffusion...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Supreme Court Issues New RICO Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision clarifies the civil damages provision of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

IARC Classifies Gasoline As a Human Carcinogen – Litigation May Follow

Last month, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced its new classification for “automotive gasoline and some oxygenated gasoline additives.” In a result that follows IARC’s previous pattern and...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - April 2025 #3

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The settlement of a $2.8 billion federal class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by athletes against the NCAA and the largest conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) was approved by the defendants and plaintiffs in...more

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents: What You Do Next Matters

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In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Seeking a Depo-Provera Settlement: What Patients and Families Need to Know

The costs of an intracranial meningioma diagnosis can be substantial. Not only can this diagnosis lead to a lifetime of medical bills and other costs, but it can drastically reduce patients’ quality of life as well....more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Impacts 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients

On April 10, 2025, Laboratory Services Cooperative (“LSC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized third party gained access to parts of LSC’s network. In this...more

Goldberg Segalla

Florida Jury Awards Plaintiff $18 Million in Asbestos Case against Brake Grinding Manufacturer

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Court: Florida – 17th Judicial Circuit Court - Plaintiff, Denise J. Guth Cook alleged asbestos exposure from consumer talc products and automobile parts. She specifically alleged bystander and household exposure from...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

EisnerAmper Sends Data Breach Letters Following 2023 Security Incident

On April 8, 2025, Eisner Advisory Group LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of the company’s computer network. In this...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

90 Degree Benefits Provides Notice of Data Breach

On April 8, 2025, 90 Degree Benefits filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, 90...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

10 Important Facts About Filing a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

If you have questions about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you are not alone. As awareness of the link between Depo-Provera and intracranial meningioma continues to grow, we are continuing to hear from more women and family...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Treble Economic Damages Now Available Under RICO Act in Personal Injury Cases

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) was principally intended as a mechanism to combat organized crime. However, RICO’s scope is significantly broader than its anti-crime origin. The statute also...more

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Most Common Car Accident Injuries in California

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Car accidents occur frequently in California, leading to injuries that can significantly impact the lives of those involved. Knowing the most common car accident injuries helps with both prevention and recovery....more

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U.S. Supreme Court Holds RICO Does Not Bar Economic Damages Stemming From Personal Injury

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On April 2, 2025, a divided U.S. Supreme Court held that while the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) does not permit civil claimants to recover for personal injury, it also “does not preclude...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose...more

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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California

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Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you've suffered...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Salus Group Confirms Data Breach Following October 2024 Cybersecurity Incident

On April 8, 2025, Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access an employee’s email account. In this...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Food for the Poor Data Breach Affects Personal Information of 52,286 People

On April 4, 2025, Food for the Poor, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of the company’s IT network. In this notice,...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Rödl Management Data Breach Affects an Unknown Number of Individuals

On April 2, 2025, Rödl Management, Inc (“Rödl”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information on the company’s computer system....more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Veristat Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Consumers’ Social Security Numbers

On April 4, 2025, Veristat Parent, L.P. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information in the company’s possession. In this...more

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Supreme Court Extends RICO to Personal Injury Claims

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On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded the type of civil actions that can be brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to include personal injury claims that caused economic harm...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

FDA Recalls: How to Stay Informed About Unsafe Products

Unsafe product recalls are alarmingly common. While all companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their products are safe for use or consumption, companies fail to meet this obligation far too often. In many cases,...more

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How Hard Is It To Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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Outside of small claims court, personal injury lawsuits can be difficult to win. Even in small claims court, you might not find an easy road to victory. Certain types of cases, such as product liability cases and medical...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Georgia Tort Reform Laws Bring Significant Changes

The Georgia General Assembly has passed comprehensive tort reform legislation, S.B. 68, that should interest any company operating or litigating in Georgia. In addition, the General Assembly passed S.B. 69, which regulates...more

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