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Andrew Riggs (“Plaintiff”) filed an April 24th Complaint in the Faulkner County, Arkansas Circuit Court alleging personal injuries when to what is described as a 21700 lithium-ion battery exploded. See 23CV-25-965....more
For over three decades, federal preemption of state failure to warn claims has served as a powerful defense in strict liability tort cases. Courts have consistently dismissed lawsuits challenging the adequacy of warnings for...more
This case is an eye-opener for every policyholder as it explains the importance of treating an insurance policy as a specialized contract. Insurance contracts have special features, but they are still contracts to which the...more
To seek full compensation for an auto accident in Florida, you need proof of fault. While personal injury protection (PIP) insurance provides “no fault” coverage, this coverage is limited, and it won’t nearly cover all of the...more
If you are bitten by a dog in California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from the bite. The owner of the dog will face strict liability in a civil case, meaning that the...more
Personal injury cases in Florida span the range of injuries from car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, trips and falls, and many others. Florida’s personal injury law sets out your legal rights if you have...more
Dogs are often called man’s best friend, but unfortunately, even the most beloved pets can sometimes cause harm. In New Jersey, like in many other states, there are laws in place to protect individuals who suffer injuries...more
U.S. News and World Reports says that, in 2022, dog bites resulted in 48,596 visits by victims to an emergency room in California. That translates to 125 visits per every 100,000 Californians. Between 2018 and 2022, dog bites...more
Dog bites can lead to serious injuries on the part of the victim. Such injuries can include scarring, nerve damage, the loss of limbs, and even wrongful death in some cases. Florida cases involving dog bites differ from other...more
Delaware has detailed laws about proper restraint of a dog, an owner’s liability for dog attacks, and dangerous dogs. This article focuses on the statewide regulations, however, there may also be local, county, and municipal...more
1. What should you do immediately after a dog bite? If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, you should seek medical attention, for your own safety, and alert the police, as a matter of public safety....more
On October 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Northland Industries Inc. v. Kouba, a case arising from a fatal treadmill incident. The Court held that the purchaser of the treadmill’s manufacturer did not assume...more
Intentional acts and negligent acts that cause injury, along with what is called “strict liability,” all belong to a category of law called “tort” law. Put simply, torts are wrongful acts that cause injury to another...more
Amazon recently suffered a loss when a California appellate court found that Amazon could be held strictly liable for defective products sold by third parties through Amazon’s website. Amazon has for many years argued it is...more
On August 13, 2020, in a case involving an Amazon customer injured by a defective battery purchased online, the California Court of Appeal overturned a trial court ruling that had determined Amazon was a mere provider of...more
In late 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held Amazon liable as the seller of a third-party's dog collar that broke causing the retractable leash to recoil, hitting and blinding the purchaser in one eye....more
On July 12, 2019, YouTube celebrity Emily Hartridge died from injuries she sustained in a collision between an electric scooter (“e-scooter”) she was riding and a truck in London, England. This high profile incident helps...more
We all remember the old common law rule that every dog gets one free bite, with the bite putting the owner on notice of the dog’s anti-social tendencies. In today’s more crowded world, where both dogs and pedestrians have...more
Over the last several years, drones have rapidly grown in popularity. From quick deliveries during rush hour to reaching an otherwise inaccessible military base, drones are proving to be extremely advantageous where humans...more
Just last week, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed plaintiff’s negligence and §402(B) strict liability claims on summary judgment in Morello v. Kenco Toyota Lift, et al. The court reserved dismissal of the...more