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Monthly Archives: March, 2009
Military can’t be sued for malpractice
This week the American Association of Justice (AAJ) is highlighting the story of Carmelo Rodriguez, a soldier stationed in Iraq, who died after military doctors, negligently, misdiagnosed skin cancer as … Continue reading
Tricks of the trade: dealing with insurers
Too often, insurance companies refuse to pay fair and just claims to policyholders. Indeed, some companies have rewarded employees who successfully denied claims, replaced employees who would not, and when … Continue reading
Lump sum settlement deal nixed by court
We have had many clients over the years who have rightly decided to accept their settlement proceeds in the form of structured settlements which offer them periodic payments (usually monthly) … Continue reading
Soccer associations immune from suit over falling goal posts
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that a boy whose leg was broken when a goal post flipped over cannot sue nonprofit youth soccer associations for negligence. The decision … Continue reading
Court upholds jury award and rejects preemption
In a striking victory for consumers, the Supreme Court upheld a $6.7 million jury award to a musician who lost her arm because of a botched injection of an anti-nausea … Continue reading
When both government and law fail
I’ve been involved in government for over 10 years, and a lawyer for the last 23. I’ve seen a lot of stories of how the government and law can, and … Continue reading
