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Category Archives: Consumer Protection
Cruise line must pay 93A damages to consumers who cancelled
In a victory for consumers in Massachusetts, Norwegian Cruise Lines was ordered by the Supreme Judicial to pay damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and costs. Plaintiffs brought an action against defendant, … Continue reading
New bill would aid seniors with Medicare liens
Last July, we wrote about a legal pitfall which hampered recovery for our elderly clients. You can read that post by clicking here. In the piece, we noted that the … Continue reading
Jury hammers saw manufacturer over severed fingers
According to the Boston Globe, a jury in the United States District Court in Boston has awarded $1.5 million to a Malden man who injured his fingers on a saw … Continue reading
Medicare liens are a pitfall for elderly plaintiffs
A few years ago, we wrote about the evils of subrogation from health insurance contracts any impact on personal injury judgments and settlements. You can view that piece by clicking … Continue reading
Unused gift card money plucked by state governments
The Wall Street Journal reported today that some states faced with sinking tax collections and rising debt are going after unused gift cards that bolster their revenue. You can view … Continue reading
Bankruptcies could leave injured consumers out in the cold
With bankruptcy proceedings for Chrysler and GM advancing quickly, consumer groups have worked hard to ensure that Americans harmed by defective vehicles are not left out of the process. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
NY Times exposes DME scams
In an investigative report, the New York Times released a story on the strong bias of so-called “Independent Medical Exam” (IME) doctors for insurers. The report confirms what plaintiff’s lawyers … 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
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
CJ says Mass. courts in crisis
The economic downturn could have a devastating impact on the American justice system as courts are forced to lay off employees and cut down on court hours, Massachusetts’ top judge … Continue reading
Defendants ordered to pay costs in lead paint litigation
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled that the paint companies that were defendants in the state’s historic public nuisance lawsuit are entitled to some reimbursement of their expenses because … Continue reading
Gift card litigation on the rise
Lawsuits involving gift card fees have been increasing across the nation according to a report in the National Law Journal. According to the report, these lawsuits are hitting a multibillion-dollar … Continue reading
Simon mall gift cards not subject to certificate statute
A Superior Court judge in Massachusetts has ruled that Simon gift cards which charge fees and expire before seven years do not come within the scope of the Massachusetts gift certificate … Continue reading
Escalators may be inherently dangerous
Some safety advocates have taken the position that escalators are inherently dangerous. As reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “Several times a week people are injured on metro Atlanta escalators, reports … Continue reading
Toxic toys mar holiday season
It is hard to fathom that in this day and age, we are still talking about toxic toys. With the advances in consumer product safety that have been fostered by … Continue reading
