News
It takes Chutzpah to Keep Stolen Art
July 31, 2010 · Comments Off
New York, NY: For years, the Herzog family has been asking the Hungarian government to return a valuable art collection that was confiscated by the Nazis and their Hungarian allies during WWll. At least 40 of those works of art are now prominently displayed in the museums and galleries of Budapest. Read More →
Lawsuits
Possible Case: Nutraloid Labs Recalls Dietary Supplements
July 30, 2010 · Comments Off
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Injury
Possible Case: Nutraloid Labs Recalls Dietary Supplements
July 30, 2010 · Comments Off
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Product Liability
Dangerous Cribs – You Need Product Liability Lawyers
June 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Adam Smith T It is shocking to discover that, on an annual basis, defective cribs are one of the leading causes of infant fatalities, which leads to product liability litigation. Poorly designed or constructed cribs are death traps waiting to happen. Millions of cribs have been recalled in the past because of hazards like: loose mattresses that can suffocate; rails that are wide enough for a baby’s body to slip through and choke; cheap construction, which causes cribs to collapse because of inadequate support hardware; and faulty assembly instructions. Sadly sometimes, it takes the government... [Read the full story]
Discrimination
Harassment and Discrimination at Work
August 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Joseph Devine - In a world where we are becoming more and more aware of what goes on behind closed doors, employees are encouraged to come forward if they experience harassment or discrimination at work. Often, new employees must sign the company’s harassment policy, and sometimes businesses provide an anti-harassment and discrimination convention. This article will explore equal opportunity policies, types of harassment and discrimination, and how to overcome these problems at work. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws,... [Read the full story]
Malpractice
Family Awarded $56 Million Medical Malpractice Award
July 31, 2010 · Comments Off
The Chappaqua-MountKisco Dispatch recently wrote about the latest development in an eye-popping medical malpractice case resulting in a record setting verdict last year. The Swanson family was awarded $56 million from a medical malpractice jury verdict late last year. The case stemmed from the medical errors that occurred at the Northern Westchester Hospital during the 2003 birth of their son. The couple filed the suit against the hospital and several staff members at the facility including their obstetrician, Dr. Carla Eng-Kohn. The problems began when the medical staff discovered that the... [Read the full story]
Class Action
Class Action Lawsuit Against Immersion Corporation
The law firm of Izard Nobel LLP, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of those who purchased the common...
[Continue reading: Class Action Lawsuit Against Immersion Corporation]Final fairness hearing set in disputed PPO class action settlement
A third and final fairness hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25 in Madison County over a disputed class action settlement against an insurer that allegedly operated a "silent" Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) that deprived health care providers of monies.The settlement pits former law firm members Robert Schmieder...
[Continue reading: Final fairness hearing set in disputed PPO class action settlement]Staff Sues AT&T Over On-Call Work
The wireless telephone industry is facing more legal woes from on-call employees coast to coast.AT&T last week was hit with a federal class action in California, accusing the telephone giant of requiring its information technology staff to remain on call at all times of the day for troubleshooting, but not paying...
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Lawsuits
Possible Case: Nutraloid Labs Recalls Dietary Supplements
Nutraloid Labs Recalls Dietary Supplements
Settlement: Sea Star Agrees $18.5M Settlement in Anti-trust Class Action
Sea Star Agrees $18.5M Settlement in Anti-trust Class Action
Law Suit Filed: Avon Faces FCPA-Related Derivative Suit
Avon Faces FCPA-Related Derivative Suit
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Funding
Just How Much is Lawsuit Funding Worth?
By Dr. Tom Rhudy The number of questions we receive regarding this issue from people...
Lawsuit Settlement Funding – Get Your Money When it is Needed With Lawsuit Settlement Funding
By Robert Louban No one wants to file a lawsuit to recoup funds lost due to an accident...
Lawsuit Funding: 4 Things You Should Know
With over $200 Billion in lawsuits estimated to be filed every year, and a Court...
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