| 单词 | tort |
| 例句 | “I didn’t help her tort—” “You certainly didn’t stop her! You were right there, and you just watched—” “What could I have done? What—” “You could have tried, you coward!” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I was far more excited about the prospect of my brother taking his wedding vows, in other words, than I was about reviewing what constituted a tort. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Rick Perry speaks at a ceremonial bill signing for a new tort reform measure in Houston. Texas Gov. Rick Perry joins 2012 GOP race 2011-08-13T16:21:00Z Res ipsa loquitur, as they say in tort law. Review: In ‘My Father, the Pornographer,’ Chris Offutt Opens Up 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z And so it almost became an inevitability because it was the curiosity that I was following and I never became that much more interested in things like tort reform. Jordan Klepper has a theory on comedy: It's "baby explosions of humanity" 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Not only did I not know just what a torte was, but I also wasn't sure if it was a "tor-tah" or a "tort" by the way it is spelled. No matter if you call this coconut dessert a tart or a torte, it's absolutely delicious 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z “There is this increasing feeling of a shakedown,” said Jonathan Turley, who, as a leading expert on constitutional and tort law, frequently travels for work. The Getaway: Fleeced by Fees When You Travel? 2012-09-21T17:43:38Z Interstate insurance purchasing was the second item in the health care section of the GOP’s 2010 “Pledge to America,” right after tort reform. Will Buying Health Insurance Across State Lines Reduce Costs? 2012-05-11T15:52:21Z The business world used the moment for what became known as tort reform, while others called it a blatant effort to bar the courthouse door. Television: Documentary Gives Hot Issue Caffeinated Jolt 2011-06-24T19:54:57Z Nader speaks of tort law and contracts in language equal parts poetic and patriotic, his love for the discipline undiminished since his first Harvard Law School class, “a total thrill.” Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Mueller is suing under tort claims of interference with contractual obligations and prospective business relations. Taylor Swift in federal court over groping allegation 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Attorneys said 65 tort claims were filed by the Oct. Weinstein Co. bankruptcy plan headed to a vote by accusers 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Opponents call it ‘tort reform,’ but it’s an effort to dismantle it.” Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Luckily, the museum made it clear: a tort is any wrongful act that can be the basis for a civil lawsuit. Ralph Nader's Tort Museum 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z It is typically pronounced as "tort" throughout America and a "tor-tah" elsewhere. No matter if you call this coconut dessert a tart or a torte, it's absolutely delicious 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Based on the number of filed tort claims, and assuming an average point award of 50 for illustrative purposes only, each point would be valued at about $4,950, according to court documents. Weinstein Co. bankruptcy plan headed to a vote by accusers 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z He wants to build an additional 10,000 square feet, including a full-size courtroom to reenact famous tort cases with students serving in the jury box, “and cases streaming all over the country.” Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Mueller is suing under tort claims of interference with contractual obligations and prospective business relations. Taylor Swift in federal court over groping allegation 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z His case cites tort claims of interference with contractual obligations and prospective business relations. Opening salvo set for Taylor Swift trial against Denver DJ accused of groping 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z A longtime leader of the tort reform movement, Victor E. Schwartz, appears in the film and pronounced himself unhappy with the result. Television: Documentary Gives Hot Issue Caffeinated Jolt 2011-06-24T19:54:57Z You know, people don’t see the benefits of tort law. Ralph Nader's Tort Museum 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z A couple of months later, she hit a procedural snag: Before filing a torts claim, her clients first had to file for workers' compensation, and they didn't need Brookner to do that. She was a CIA spy. Now she’s a lawyer battling her old agency. This is her story. 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z For example, if you punch the mailman, the county prosecutor can charge you with the crime of assault and the mailman can sue you for the tort of battery. Ralph Nader's Tort Museum 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Kardashian said her first year of the apprenticeship involved studying three subjects: criminal law, torts and contracts. Kim Kardashian studying to be a lawyer in apprenticeship program 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z He accomplished this by being fluent in the language of the church, tort law, racial inequality and what he deems “the mediasphere,” paired with an indefatigable drive to be everywhere. Ben Crump has become the go-to attorney for racial justice: ‘I feel like I’m running out of time’ 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z Huntsman’s plan doesn’t touch on tort reform, and is less specific on regulatory reform. On Health Care, Mitt Romney's Pragmatic Plan Plays it Safe 2011-09-07T12:23:34Z And one dedicated to torts, the law of wrongful injuries? Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z The objectors, known as the “David claimants,” also sought permission to access confidential information about women who have filed claims in the bankruptcy case and to discuss their position with other tort claimants. Weinstein Co. bankruptcy plan headed to a vote by accusers 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z It would literally be cheaper to send my daughter to law school than to day care, but her aptitude for torts is shaky at best. Perspective | This is your regular reminder that abortion access is an economic issue 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The flaming rat case from the 1940s is a staple of tort law and law school classes. Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z They were named separately in at least 40 tort claims filed with the attorney general's office. 48 Ind. fair victims sue Sugarland over collapse 2011-11-23T02:14:09Z Quiet confusion was in the air around the entrance to the museum—“What the heck is a tort?” a man whispered to his wife as they walked in. Ralph Nader's Tort Museum 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Such people could be held liable under torts such as intentional inflection of emotional distress and publication of private facts. Hunter Moore of IsAnyoneUp.com announces new revenge porn website 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z Britain has a similar tort statute, known as the “passing off” provision. A British Volkswagen Ad Sounds Like Beach House 2012-06-07T22:20:38Z A pioneer in so-called toxic tort cases, he had been respected for his advocacy on behalf of vulnerable clients. The Real Trials of a ‘Real Housewife’ 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z “Watch this slope!” she told guests, occasionally chuckling while keeping the museum free from slip-and-fall liability, i.e., liability for the tort of negligence. Ralph Nader's Tort Museum 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Mrs. Howell, 37, is a partner in Harris Beach, a law firm in New York, where she tries cases defending pharmaceutical and other FDA-regulated companies facing mass tort and class-action lawsuits. Kelly Jones, Daniel Howell 2017-12-31T05:00:00Z Attacks on tort law by corporations, insurance companies and Republicans increased “as we became more successful in winning cases,” Nader says. Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z To keep up with genres such as fact-fiction and docudrama, the law needs to refocus and either adapt an existing tort or create a new tort of 'appropriation of personality'. Why English law needs to protect our personalities| Leon Glenister 2011-02-23T17:44:16Z “Right from the beginning, I wanted a name where people would say, ‘What’s a tort?’ Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Jon D. Hanson, their torts professor, who is also responsible for supervising and orchestrating intellectual and social activities, leads the section. Love and Law: Recent Mergers in 1L, Section 6 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z His case cites tort claims of interference with contractual obligations and prospective business relations. Opening salvo set for Taylor Swift trial against Denver DJ accused of groping 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Its costs include about $150 billion per year for tort litigation, defensive medicine, and malpractice insurance premiums. The case for Medicare for all — plus 7 smaller steps to fix U.S. health care 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Peale and Brogan went to law school together and possibly — or rather, most definitely, because this show is so inept at innuendo — had a moment between them beyond shared notes over tort reform. Television Review: More Legal Drama for Wednesdays, From New York to Las Vegas 2010-09-21T22:54:00Z “We’re giving over our constitutional rights to the court system” by voting for tort reform measures and politicians and judges who favor them. Television: Documentary Gives Hot Issue Caffeinated Jolt 2011-06-24T19:54:57Z DES MOINES, Iowa — A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Bouldin filed her lawsuit Friday, saying the city failed to “respond meaningfully” to a spring tort claim seeking $10 million in damages. Pioneering Black detective sues SPD, alleging racism, gender discrimination 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Under federal tort law, suing the government is a complicated and difficult process. Peace Corps, Criticized for Medical Care, Settles Wrongful-Death Suit for $750,000 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z That case was used as a poster child for "tort reform." Lies, damned lies and "corporate bulls**t": A consumer's guide to bad-faith arguments 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z For example, many states have specific tort thresholds that must get breached before a claimant can make a claim. How long will it take to settle from a car accident if I have a lawyer? 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Bernard later filed a tort claim notice against Rokita, accusing him of making false statements about her and her work. Indiana’s attorney general faces misconduct complaint over remarks about abortion doctor 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The agreement announced by the Minnesota company on Tuesday marks a resolution to one of the largest mass torts in U.S. history. 3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from U.S. service members 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z A lawyer representing hospitals in mass tort litigation over opioids in Ohio federal court could not immediately be reached for comment. Teva agrees to pay $126 mln to US hospitals over opioids 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Lunder doesn’t think so, since “the audience is scientists, regulators, and — for better or for worse — tort attorneys.” Proposed EPA Rule That Companies Report Toxic “Forever” Chemicals Lacks Limits and Cleanup Requirement 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Gray also represents the Goncalves and Mogen families in tort claims filed against the university, the city of Moscow and Idaho State Police. Plan to demolish house in University of Idaho killings draws objections 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Along with the Goncalves family, Gray represents Mogen’s family in tort claims filed in May against the university, city of Moscow and Idaho State Police. Families ask University of Idaho to delay tearing down house where 4 were killed 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Nineteen tort claims have been brought against King County Metro over vaccine-related firings, according to King County’s Office of Risk Management Services. King County Metro to fast-track rehiring workers fired over vaccine mandate 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “The district will actively investigate the administrative tort claim allegations,” district spokesperson Kathy Reeves said in an email Wednesday, adding that officials had no other information to share because the claim had just been delivered. Parents who say gay son was bullied at Everett school file $20M claim 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z It is not uncommon for so-called mass tort cases to be grouped together like this in federal court, making it easier to conduct discovery and take depositions when so many plaintiffs and defendants are involved. Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The information was shielded by a protective order in the mass tort litigation meant to prevent disclosure of J&J’s trade secrets. J&J secures dismissal of whistleblower case over misuse of confidential info 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Gray provided the Statesman with an email response from university attorney Kent Nelson documenting that request, which also noted the tort claims filed by Gray on behalf of the Goncalveses and Mogens. Families ask University of Idaho to delay tearing down house where 4 were killed 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The tort claim is the first step in the case in which the facts are developing, Leoni said. Family of hiker killed on WA trail plans to sue Sheriff’s Office, alleging ‘sabotage’ 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Asked what they hope to achieve from their tort claim, Nicole said she wants Evergreen and the involved kids to be held accountable. Parents who say gay son was bullied at Everett school file $20M claim 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z That case became a rallying point for tort reform, with lawmakers complaining about runaway juries. Family says a hot chicken nugget scalded girl’s leg. They're suing. 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z "State-law tort claims, like plaintiffs', would skew this balance and permit juries to take the EPA's place in determining whether fuel economy estimates are reasonable," Griffin wrote. Ford defeats class action appeal over F-150, Ranger trucks' fuel economy 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z They contend that the procedures for distributing funds would violate their contractual rights to contest claims, set a dangerous precedent for mass tort litigation, and result in grossly inflated payments. Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan in effect; appeals likely go on 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “Injuries and damages are still being accessed at this time,” the tort claim said. Family of hiker killed on WA trail plans to sue Sheriff’s Office, alleging ‘sabotage’ 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, rejects the idea that DeSantis rushed the tort reform proposal through the legislature. How DeSantis became Florida’s most powerful governor in a generation 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Areva Martin, a Los Angeles lawyer representing them, filed a tort claim with the city in November alleging officials hired contractors to bulldoze homes and sent the fire department to burn them. Families displaced from California neighborhood seek $2B 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z He has donated to the Federalist Society and given millions of dollars to groups dedicated to tort reform and conservative jurisprudence. Legal experts: Clarence Thomas appears to have violated law with secret luxury trips from GOP donor 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But he said "resolving these cases in the tort system would take decades and impose significant costs on LTL and the system, with most claimants never receiving any compensation." Johnson & Johnson offers $9bn to settle talc claims 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The school district did not respond Monday to requests for comment about the tort notices. Four Sumner basketball players sue school district over coach’s alleged abuse 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z But Stayskal, now a master sergeant who lives in Aberdeen, N.C., got word this month that not even he can win in the tort claims system he helped create. A Green Beret’s cancer changed military malpractice law. His claim still got denied. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The insurers argue the case presents “fundamental questions of bankruptcy law of vital importance that could have widespread impact in mass tort bankruptcies for years to come.” Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan headed to federal appeals court 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z They argued that the procedures for distributing funds from a proposed compensation trust would violate their contractual rights to contest claims, set a dangerous precedent for mass tort litigation, and result in grossly inflated payments. Boy Scouts’ $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Conservatives and Republicans also fear a liberal-leaning court will reverse their gains on school choice, tort reform and limiting the power of public sector unions. In this corner: Wisconsin enters the ring for next round in abortion bout 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The allegations are outlined in a tort claim filed Friday by Bouldin’s lawyer, James Bible, a former chairman of the King County NAACP. Pioneering detective sues SPD, alleges racial and gender discrimination 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Elizabeth C. Burch, an expert on mass torts at the University of Georgia School of Law, said that plaintiffs take on great personal risk to go to trial. Opioid Distributors Cleared of Liability to Georgia Families Ravaged by Addiction 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z They argue the procedures for distributing funds from the victims’ trust would violate their contractual rights to contest claims, set a dangerous precedent for mass tort litigation and result in grossly inflated payments. Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan headed to federal appeals court 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “Kind of like the Tort Museum. You know, how far are people going to drive to see a tort? Didn’t you give it any thought?” Opinion | These birds are not extinct. Welcome to … Dodo Park! 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Girardi, 83, for years earned a reputation for being one of the country’s best “toxic tort” lawyers, taking on personal injury lawsuits against large corporations for damages arising from exposure to chemicals and pollutants. Former High-Profile Lawyer Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $18 Million 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The practice has grown in the United States to become an annual $2.5 billion to $5 billion industry, according to the Institute for Legal Reform, a tort reform advocacy group affiliated with the U.S. China, Russia could use U.S. courts to get military tech, intellectual property, experts warn 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z He challenged that denial and filed his tort claim. Feds grant deportation amnesty to high-profile ‘Dreamer’ who challenged Trump-era crackdown 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Within weeks of his alleged beating, he filed a staff assault complaint through the prison’s administrative remedy process and later added a tort claim seeking $2 million. AP Investigation: Prison boss beat inmates, climbed ranks 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Numerous generic drugmakers also launched versions of the medicine, but are not part of the federal mass tort litigation. GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi escape U.S. federal litigation over Zantac 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A spokesman for Gascón said the office had not seen the tort claim yet and could not comment on it. Family of slain El Monte cop files claim against D.A. Gascón, probation department 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z On the witness stand, Mr. Rhodes recalled being in a torts lecture when news of the attacks spread. From Yale Law to Oath Keepers: Stewart Rhodes’s Unlikely Journey 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z A lawsuit had been expected as Rolovich filed a tort claim against the university in August seeking $25 million for wrongful termination. Ex-WSU coach Nick Rolovich, fired after refusing COVID vaccine, reportedly files suit 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z That “tort claim notice” was filed just days after DeLaney sent a cease and desist letter asking Rokita to stop spreading false or misleading information about Bernard. Abortion doctor sues Indiana AG over bids to access records 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “This tort is often a difficult claim to collect on, especially with a media defendant.” George Floyd’s family to sue Kanye West for $250 million; cease-and-desist letter sent 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Mega-size law, consulting and accounting firms have long taken on odious assignments for lucrative clients, helping them circumvent regulations, evade responsibility for toxic torts and criminal wrongdoing, and avoid paying their fair share of taxes. Review | The scandals and hypocrisy behind McKinsey’s sterling reputation 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Critics, including lawmakers and legal experts, say J&J's bankruptcy maneuver could provide a blueprint for other big companies to avoid juries in mass tort lawsuits. Cancer victims urge court to end J&J bankruptcy roadblock to lawsuits 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z A tort claim is a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit against a state agency. Ex-WSU coach Nick Rolovich, fired after refusing COVID vaccine, reportedly files suit 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The veterans' lawsuits, which allege that the earplugs failed to protect their hearing in combat or training, make up the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history. Veterans seeking earplug damages sue to block 3M healthcare spinoff 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The lawsuits have been consolidated in federal court in Florida and have grown into the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history. 3M subsidiary's bankruptcy fails to stop combat earplug lawsuits 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z During a visit to his old home in California, lawyers had tracked him down in a Trader Joe’s parking lot and handed him a notice of a tort claim by a person alleging torture. Showdown at the Mansion Gates: How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone a Dynasty 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z In refusing to dismiss the case, Kaplan said the bankruptcy court is better equipped to handle mass tort litigation than other courts. Cancer victims urge court to end J&J bankruptcy roadblock to lawsuits 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Lawsuit limitations, known by supporters as tort reform, had been blocked for years by the previous Democratic majority, so the passage of HB 4 was considered an enormous victory for conservatives. This Texas law could shield Alex Jones from paying the most of the $50 million defamation judgement 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z After a tort claim is filed, there is a 60-day period before a claimant can file a lawsuit. Former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich seeking $25 million for wrongful termination 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z For decades, Girardi paid well-regarded private judges as much as $1,500 an hour to help him administer mass tort cases involving thousands of clients. Chief justice troubled by lack of oversight of private judging, as exposed by Girardi scandal 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z She has filed a tort claim against him, the first step toward a potential lawsuit for defamation. An Indiana Doctor Speaks Out on Abortion, and Pays a Price 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The tort claim — official notice of an impending lawsuit — was filed with the city clerk’s office Monday by Mays’ family, alleging the government’s breach of duty to be free from “state-created danger.” Family of teen killed in CHOP zone alleges Seattle’s failings enabled ‘state-created danger’ 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z A former captain said he and nine former firefighters filed the tort claim, a precursor to a potential lawsuit, during Thursday’s board of directors meeting in Issaquah. Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters terminated over COVID-19 vaccine mandate file legal claim 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Eyeing the difficulty that many people in New Mexico may have in getting compensation, Ms. Roybal-Mack is laying the groundwork for a mass tort case against the Forest Service. The Government Set a Colossal Wildfire. What Are Victims Owed? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The strongest laws delivering recompense for media victims are defamation torts - an offence that doesn't appear to apply in this case. Rebel Wilson outing sparks Australia media reckoning 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Before filing the lawsuit, Horace Anderson filed a tort claim with the city asking for $3 billion in damages. City of Seattle pays $500K to settle lawsuit over death of man killed in CHOP shooting 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z The family’s tort claim also implicates Solomon “Raz” Simone, a local Seattle hip-hop artist, for his role as a “de facto police chief,” after the desertion of the East Precinct on Capitol Hill. Family of teen killed in CHOP zone alleges Seattle’s failings enabled ‘state-created danger’ 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z They wrote that the question before the 2nd Circuit was whether municipalities could use state tort law to hold “multinational oil companies liable for the damages caused by global greenhouse gas emissions.” Oil Companies Tee up the Next Supreme Court Climate Showdown 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Boule complained, and the Border Patrol investigated but took no action, and a tort claim against the agent also failed. Justices rule double-dealing migrant smuggler can’t sue Border Patrol agent 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Under federal law, a government agency has six months to respond to the tort claims filed Wednesday. Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z With federal protection against some lawsuits, the financial incentive of a giant tort payout to make guns safer is virtually nonexistent. The Science Is Clear: Gun Control Saves Lives 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Monday’s tort claim is the latest in a slew of lawsuits filed in relation to the city’s handling of the racial justice protests two years ago. Family of teen killed in CHOP zone alleges Seattle’s failings enabled ‘state-created danger’ 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z “If you’re a traffic person, you spend half your life in tort claim court.” Seattle residents painted their own crosswalk. The city scraped it off 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “You have committed the tort of false light invasion of privacy by creating a false impression about Mr. West that is highly offensive and injurious to his reputation.” Can Jerry West take his case against HBO to the Supreme Court? Legal experts weigh in 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z As any first-year law student taking torts can tell you, things have malfunctioned since approximately forever. Opinion | What You Don’t Know About Amazon 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The lawyer, Jamie White, said he filed a tort claim on Wednesday against the bureau that gives the government six months to settle or deny the claim. 13 Nassar Abuse Victims Seek $10 Million Each From F.B.I. 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z In an email, one attorney for abuse claimants described such binding trust distribution procedures as a “Holy Grail” that mass tort lawyers have been chasing for years. EXPLAINER: Thorny issues face Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Under federal law, tort claims must be a filed with a government agency, which then has six months to reply. 13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z “Today, the Court creates a chimera of a constitutional tort by stitching together elements taken from two very different claims: a Fourth Amendment unreasonable seizure claim and a common-law malicious-prosecution claim.” Supreme Court makes it easier to sue police over wrongful arrests 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Ellis’ family continues to pursue a lawsuit against the City of Tacoma, which the family served with a $30 million tort claim. Pierce County strikes $4 million deal with family of man killed by Tacoma PD while deputies watched 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Negligence claims in tort law generally allow consumers to sue for negligence caused by carelessness, which doesn’t always involve a violation of the law or knowingly entrusting someone unfit to handle the product. Biden says Putin is isolated, issues plea for his domestic agenda in first State of the Union address 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Insurers say approval by the judge would set a dangerous precedent tort lawyers would use to their advantage in future lawsuits. EXPLAINER: Thorny issues face Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Asbestos poisoning is the subject of the nation’s longest-running mass tort litigation and one of the most expensive. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Conservatives who supported “tort reform” now enshrine the rights of private citizens to sue one another. Opinion | Sixty years late, right-wingers join the counterculture 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The move follows Thursday’s announcement of a tentative agreement between the BSA and the official abuse claimants committee, known as the tort claimants committee or TCC. Judge delays start of Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan hearing 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The official tort claimants committee, appointed by the bankruptcy trustee to represent the interests of all victims in the proceedings, had been among the staunchest opponents. Boy Scouts reach bankruptcy deal with attorneys for sexual abuse survivors 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z For decades, GOP leaders railed against “junk lawsuits” and “frivolous lawsuits” and championed the need for “tort reform” to overcome the sinister powers of “the trial lawyers.” Opinion | How Republicans learned to love frivolous lawsuits 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The city did not respond to the tort claim by the Jan. 10 deadline, The Indianapolis Star reported. Indianapolis denies FedEx shooting victims’ payout request 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Reached by phone Wednesday, Wheeler said about 150 people have joined the mass tort suit already, and the number is likely to increase. Coastal residents sue L.A. over massive sewage spill into Santa Monica Bay 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Debtors in bankruptcy typically need two-thirds approval from creditors for a reorganization plan, but cases involving mass tort liabilities, whether stemming from asbestos or child sexual claims, generally need a greater level of support. BSA bankruptcy plan misses mark in vote by abuse claimants 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z He and others who opposed the plan say that it’s main proponent, a coalition of mass tort law firms, opted for expedience by settling with the Scouts’ insurers. Boy Scouts of America falls short in bid to emerge from sex-abuse bankruptcy 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z The tort claim, the precursor to a lawsuit, accuses the school district of false imprisonment, violating free speech, and negligence. Former student claims Seattle Public Schools silenced him from speaking up about hazing 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z “The executive and legislative branches have done relatively little to combat the crisis, essentially punting the issue to a U.S. court system that has difficulty dealing with large-scale product torts.” Why Are Lawyers Doing the Work of Lawmakers? 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z Fewer than 1,000 of the 5,500 families affected have filed a tort claim, according to lawyers for the migrants. What Does the U.S. Owe Separated Families? A Political Quandary Deepens 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Though political interference is likely unfixable, tort reform would go a long way to rein in frivolous lawsuits by doubling the legal costs for losers. Opinion | Fix the roads, fix the courts 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Had such a case been filed, the mass shooting could have been prevented, according to the letter that serves as a tort claim notice, which precedes a formal lawsuit. FedEx shooting victims ask Indianapolis for $2.1 million 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z An internal investigation of the student’s complaints, concluded before the tort claim was filed, found neither the assistant principal nor the police officer on duty violated the district’s policy on harassment, bullying and intimidation. Former student claims Seattle Public Schools silenced him from speaking up about hazing 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z In September, the former intern and her lawyers filed a tort claim against the Idaho Legislature, which said the intern, referred to as Jane Doe, feared for her and her family’s safety. Idaho lawmaker is censured for doxxing intern who reported rape 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The Supreme Court will consider whether the lower court’s finding was correct under Israel’s tort law. Gaza doctor seeks apology from Israel for daughters’ deaths 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The amount of money that can be recovered can be far greater than that exacted in a more conventional tort claim. The Core Legal Strategy Against Opioid Companies May Be Faltering 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z As Justice Sonia Sotomayor gently pointed out, there are already "common law torts" that cover "emotional infliction of harm, breach of contract, medical malpractice." Republicans simplify their defense of the Texas abortion ban 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Lawyers for migrant families have been meeting with the U.S. government for months as part of “a nationwide effort” to settle federal lawsuits and administrative tort claims over the separations, federal court records show. U.S. in talks to pay migrant families separated in Trump’s border crackdown 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z “Ms. Doe suffered and continues to suffer extreme emotional distress including suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety and panic attacks,” the tort claim said. Idaho lawmaker is censured for doxxing intern who reported rape 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Altheimer in June filed a tort claim against Pierce County as a precursor to the lawsuit, seeking at least $5 million. Newspaper carrier files lawsuit over confrontation with Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Attorneys representing Altheimer filed a tort claim against Pierce County in June, alleging Troyer’s actions amounted to “racial profiling, false arrest and unnecessary use of force.” Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer charged with making false statement in January confrontation with newspaper carrier 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The tort claimants committee contends that the proposed settlement is “grossly unfair.” Boy Scouts sex abuse victims vote on $1.9-billion settlement plan 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z And for even longer, the family’s law firm has been one of the state’s leading tort litigation firms. Alex Murdaugh Charged With Swindling Sons of Dead Housekeeper 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Every first-year law student learns in torts class about the plaintiff with the “eggshell skull” — someone who suffers a greater injury than normal and must be compensated accordingly. Opinion | At Yale Law School, a party invitation ignites a firestorm 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The new legislation cemented a clear path to bring similar claims against those companies under state tort law and clarified the standard of care that must be provided. ICE held a man in solitary confinement for more than a year. He's suing under a new California law 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z And for even longer, the law firm associated with the Murdaugh family has been one of the state’s leading tort litigation firms. Unsolved Murdaugh murders expose years of South Carolina mysteries 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z More than 92,000 claims were submitted, many by accusers recruited through TV and internet advertisements by mass tort law firms. Boy Scouts sex abuse victims vote on $1.9-billion settlement plan 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z “What makes these types of claims new isn’t the matrix used, but it’s the nature of these claims,” said Adam Zimmerman, a mass tort expert and professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. ‘Can’t put a price tag on pain’: Boy Scouts sex-abuse settlement offers slammed by critics 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z The scheme was one of the more unsavory sides of the mass tort case against a half-dozen manufacturers of pelvic mesh including Boston Scientific and Johnson & Johnson. Two men plead guilty in a personal injury scheme involving pelvic mesh implants. 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z As the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy defines it: "the underlying concern of tort law is to address the costs, suffering, or more generally, the losses that victims suffer as a result." Who’s responsible for student debt? The One Percent deserve much of the blame 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z Idaho law requires a tort claim before a claimant can sue an agency for violating state law. Boise police arrested a man for not wearing mask in Costco. Now, he wants $4.5 million 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z He filed a complaint in 2016, just as a two-year statute of limitations was about to expire on his ability to file a tort claim with the county. Snohomish County pays $150,000 to settle lawsuit filed by man beaten into a coma by a deputy with a troubled history 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z SB 5133: Expanded collective bargaining rights to certain employees who work with assistant attorneys general in the torts division. How unions are racking up new wins in Democratic-controlled Washington state 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z The tort claim, a precursor to filing a lawsuit, seeks $500,000 in damages. Tacoma officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death face new excessive force claim 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z In a book about mass tort litigation, Judge Weinstein espoused a belief in “humankind’s obligation to create a just society.” Jack Weinstein, legal maverick on federal bench, dies at 99 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Eventually, employees let him shop in the store without a mask before they contacted police, according to the tort claim. Boise police arrested a man for not wearing mask in Costco. Now, he wants $4.5 million 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z A copy of the tort claim — a precursor to a potential lawsuit — was released by Pierce County’s risk management office after a public-records request. Newspaper carrier who was confronted by Sheriff Ed Troyer files $5 million legal claim against Pierce County 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z In a book about mass tort litigation, Weinstein espoused a belief in “humankind’s obligation to create a just society.” Jack Weinstein, legal maverick on federal bench, dead at 99 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Bible also represents Ellis’ family in a separate $30 million tort claim against the city and the officers who restrained Ellis on the night he died. Tacoma officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death face new excessive force claim 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z The legal maneuver would have required a judge to find that a federal tort law that protects government employees from civil liability applies to a sitting president. Justice Dept. continues appeal on behalf of Trump in defamation case brought by sexual assault accuser 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z A tort claim is not a lawsuit but puts a government agency on notice of an alleged wrong. Boise police arrested a man for not wearing mask in Costco. Now, he wants $4.5 million 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Asked for comment Wednesday, Troyer did not directly address the tort claim, but said in an email he welcomes a “complete, full and independent investigation” and that he and his office will be “fully cooperative.” Newspaper carrier who was confronted by Sheriff Ed Troyer files $5 million legal claim against Pierce County 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Candelaria said the tort claim is intended to expose the alleged retaliation he faced after filing public records requests with the governor’s office last year. New Mexico senator to file lawsuit over ethics complaint 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Rankine’s attorney in the criminal case, Bryan Hershman of Tacoma, said he is not familiar with the details of Dean’s tort claim and declined to comment about it. Tacoma officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death face new excessive force claim 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z The litigation is the largest mass tort ever brought in federal court. 3M hit with $6 mln punitive damages by U.S. jury in first combat earplug trial 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z She vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act and enact tort reform in its place. Liz Cheney vs. MAGA 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z A Homeland Security Investigations spokeswoman previously declined comment on a tort claim notice filed by Jarrott’s widow. Report: Slain officer wasn’t part of plan to stop suspect 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z On Monday, Jarrott’s wife, Gabriella Jarrott filed a tort claim notice with the state seeking damages, one of the first steps in filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the Albuquerque Journal reported. Man who killed New Mexico police officer had criminal past, drug history: reports 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Michael Staropoli, a Portland lawyer listed as Ford’s attorney, did not respond to messages seeking comment about the tort claim. Tacoma officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death face new excessive force claim 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z “The TCC is apparently willing to gamble with the fortunes of abuse survivors and the debtors when the stakes are the highest,” BSA attorneys wrote, referring to the tort claimants committee. Boy Scouts seek to extend halt to lawsuits vs. local groups 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The bill raises the stakes on legal claims that are currently capped at about $1 million under state tort law. Bill on civil rights lawsuits passed by New Mexico House 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z The plan also releases those officials from liability for tort claims related to Weinstein’s conduct. Judge OKs Weinstein bankruptcy plan with $17M for victims 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z The movie helped introduce the world to “toxic tort” litigation — cases arising from exposure to chemicals and pollutants. A Hall of Fame Lawyer, a ‘Real Housewife’ and a Stunning Fall 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Supporters, including many Republicans elected with business backing, said the “tort reform” effort will lower insurance rates, which are among the highest in the United States. New laws: Tougher rules for Louisiana car accident lawsuits 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z He’d gone on to conquer the nascent field of toxic torts. The legal titan and the 'Real Housewife': The rise and fall of Tom Gerardi and Erika Jayne 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Among them: settling on a definition of “gross negligence” that would allow lawsuits to move forward and creating standards for moving state tort claims to federal courts and vice versa. Momentum grows on Capitol Hill for economic relief package as bipartisan group releases two bills 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Attorney Rand Eddy said a tort claim notice filed on behalf of Cameo Holland is the first step before a lawsuit is filed. Mother of 15-year-old killed by Oklahoma police plans to sue 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Critics of liability protection say the number of lawsuits is low in Missouri and most of the legal action involves insurance claims, rather than personal injury or tort filings. Recent Missouri editorials 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Girardi, who is best known for his work on toxic tort cases against Pacific Gas & Electric depicted in the film “Erin Brockovich,” did not immediately return messages seeking comment. L.A. attorney stole to splurge on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Erika Jayne, suit alleges 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z In a change for e-scooter riders, the council voted to broaden the category of “vulnerable road users” exempted from the “contributory negligence” standard that governs tort claims in the District. D.C. Council backs proposal to let e-scooter riders recoup medical bills after crashes 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Allowing the cases imposes “heavy legal and reputational burdens on companies that are sued on the basis that they conducted business with foreign actors accused of committing torts abroad,” their attorneys argued. Supreme Court weighs child-slavery case against Nestlé USA, Cargill 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Council is weighing legislation to exempt riders of motorized bikes and scooters from the contributory negligence standard that governs tort claims in the District. D.C. Council weighs making it easier for e-scooter riders to collect damages after crashes 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Instead of a traditional course focused on an area of law such as contracts or torts, the school’s leaders crafted a more personal, broad-ranging look at leadership. Most popular course ever at Georgetown Law? How to fight for justice. 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The Supreme Court did not address that constitutional argument, suggesting instead that ordinary tort principles in Louisiana law may shield Mr. Mckesson. Justice Amy Coney Barrett Hears Her First Supreme Court Argument 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z They broke the use of the tort system. Ralph Nader's election wisdom: "In the swing states, you have to vote for Joe Biden" 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Initiate tort reform, to help alleviate the practice of defensive medicine. COVID's Other Toll: Unnecessary Tests and Huge Hospital Bills 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z Defamation — an intentional tort, as opposed to, say, an act of negligence — is not on the list. Column: Trump stands accused of defamation. An obscure law may let him skate 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Lee says two dozen federal civil rights cases and more than a dozen tort claims are pending that could cost the city $50 million as well as higher insurance premiums. California city mulls emergency declaration to reform police 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Superior Court Judge Mary Johnston said New Castle County is immune from tort claims as a governmental entity. Judge tosses defamation suit filed by former Biden aide 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z In a statement, and in tort claims obtained by Oregon Public Broadcasting, Rosas said arrestees were denied medication, harassed and held for hours after posting bail at the Jackson County Jail. Medford, local police facing suits after homeless camp sweep 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Steve O’Brien, who was fired in March, has filed a tort claim notice - the prerequisite to a lawsuit - with the California State University System, the San Jose Mercury News reported. Ex-San Jose State official alleges cover-up of sex assault 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Well, yes, but tort actions over employee conduct are almost always about behavior the employer didn’t expressly authorize. Column: Trump stands accused of defamation. An obscure law may let him skate 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z That law says the United States is the proper defendant in a suit in which a federal employee has committed a tort — a civil legal violation — in the course of their employment. Perspective | The Justice Department says defaming women is part of Trump’s job. Literally. 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z The judge rejected Toner’s argument that the reputational damage he purportedly suffered amounted to “property damage,” thus triggering an exception to the state law providing tort claims immunity to governmental entities and their employees. Judge tosses defamation suit filed by former Biden aide 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z The Westfall Act immunizes federal employees from common-law tort claims, such as negligence, arising from conduct performed as part of their official duties. U.S. Justice Department moves to defend Trump against rape accuser's defamation lawsuit 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z "Right-to-work" laws, campaign finance regulations, tort reform, promoting conservative judges — all Republican proposals aim to weaken Democrats' political power. Plutocrats control the U.S. political system, but they can still be defeated 2020-09-05T04:00:00Z As to the particular matter of elected officials and their duties, tort cases, including defamation cases, have been mounted against members of Congress. Column: Trump stands accused of defamation. An obscure law may let him skate 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Harold Goldes, a spokesperson for the the state’s Department of Enterprise Services, said as of Thursday afternoon, a tort claim had not yet been received. Father of teen killed near protest zone files $3B claims 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z State tort law has long empowered individuals who have been choked, shot or maimed to sue the person who victimized them. Opinion | How to reform police liability without involving McConnell or Trump 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z This is a familiar stratagem aimed at making it uneconomic to bring so-called tort lawsuits. Column: In GOP proposal, you can't sue employer for giving you COVID — but they can sue you 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z There was also inconclusive discussion about whether Idaho’s personal injury laws involving private parties and tort claim laws involving government entities were adequate in the face of a pandemic. Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic. 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Only 7 percent involve tort claims, and those mainly arise from routine automobile accidents. Perspective | Five myths about lawsuits 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Rather, the goal should be a requirement that plaintiffs prove they were harmed due to something more than mere negligence, the usual benchmark in tort law. Opinion | A shield from lawsuits could help our schools resume teaching and research 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Waivers are unusual legal creatures because they sit at the intersection of two different areas of law — torts and contracts. Why the Trump campaign is asking people to sign COVID-19 waivers 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z The tort claim puts the city on notice that a lawsuit may be filed unless the claim is resolved. Family of North Carolina man killed by Lakewood police files claim 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z At the Louisiana Capitol, the veto drawing the most interest involved the so-called tort reform bill changing the system for handling car wreck lawsuits, a measure championed by business groups. Edwards rejects 8 bills, including business lobby priority 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Rep. Kirk Talbot, the River Ridge Republican who handled the so-called “tort reform” bill, downplayed the problem Wednesday. Republican lawmakers add mistake in signature business bill 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z Warner advocated making online services liable for defamation and other civil torts if they posted “deep fake” or other manipulated audio or visual content. Column: Trump's attack on Twitter is a complete fake 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Conversely, taking reasonable precautions to protect customers from hazards like the coronavirus — such as social distancing measures — would tend to protect businesses from tort liability. Why the Trump campaign is asking people to sign COVID-19 waivers 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z The city declined to comment on the tort claim, citing the ongoing investigation into the shooting. Family of North Carolina man killed by Lakewood police files claim 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Both the House and Senate backed the “tort reform” measure by Republican Sen. Kirk Talbot of River Ridge. Louisiana lawmakers finishing regular session without budget 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z The Republican-led “tort reform” effort is a priority of business lobbying groups. Senate votes to curb car accident lawsuits in Louisiana 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z Separate House and Senate committees debated “tort reform” measures that would make sweeping changes to Louisiana’s civil litigation system, aimed at lessening liability of insurance companies and other businesses. GOP lawmakers look to limit car accident claims in Louisiana 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z But that list is drawing complaints from Democrats who object to Republicans including “tort reform” legislation to rewrite civil litigation laws and lessen damage claims against businesses. Louisiana lawmakers resume session Monday amid virus fallout 2020-05-03T04:00:00Z He followed by making a pitch for “commonsense tort reform,” which typically amounts to blockading the courthouse door against plaintiffs. Did the virus close Musso & Frank — or the state? Big money hangs in the balance 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z They first laid eyes on each other in torts class. The nation’s first unemployment check — $15 — and the love story that led to it 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z “I’m not sure that it’s in the interest of the tort victims to cause this to fail,” Mr. Triantis said. Wildfire Victims Push to Reopen $13.5 Billion Deal With PG&E 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z However, in cases of tort there was also the possibility of suing in the courts of the place where a harmful event occurred. Automakers can face dieselgate suits where cars bought: EU court adviser 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z But Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the Supreme Court that because King’s claims under the tort claims act were rejected by lower courts, his constitutional complaints must be as well. Supreme Court to hear case of Michigan man beaten by plainclothes police 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Copyright infringement is a legal matter known as a tort,” he says. A hit, a writ: why music is the food of plagiarism lawsuits 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Challenges to passage involve whittling down the so-called “tort reform” proposals to an achievable, more focused package - and battling the influence of personal injury lawyers and others who oppose the measures. Analysis: Republicans, business align on main session focus 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Trostle was one of the first members of the bankruptcy’s tort claimants committee that represents victims to resign his position. Wildfire Victims Push to Reopen $13.5 Billion Deal With PG&E 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Business groups are pushing the “tort reform” proposals, saying Louisiana’s legal climate encourages people in car crashes to sue insurance companies, driving up automobile insurance rates. Louisiana governor outlines legislative session agenda 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z “Trucking, aviation, municipal law, tort law, jury trials, rules of evidence, product liability, premises liability, asbestos law.” Georgia Senate bill aims to limit lawsuits in the state 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Three months later, in May, he was examined at an Olympia hospital and diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, according to a tort claim he filed against DOC. As the Washington Department of Corrections struggles with health care, cancer patients say they suffer 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z To tort reform advocates, the lawsuits targeting Bendectin were a perfect example of experts spouting off baseless claims. Where science enters the courtroom, the Daubert name looms large 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z After he was named to the bench in 1967 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, he presided over groundbreaking mass tort cases involving the use of asbestos and the Vietnam-era defoliant Agent Orange. A Legal Lion Lays Down His Gavel With a Ruling of ‘Love, Not Hate’ 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z That was in 2016, just as the two-year statute of limitations for filing a tort claim against the county was about to expire. Judge won’t dismiss excessive-force lawsuit alleging Snohomish deputy shouldn’t have been hired 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The city also faces at least two civil tort claim filings alleging wrongful termination that are expected to become civil lawsuits. City settles lawsuit for $185K but faces more complaints 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z “That’s going to be our No. 1 priority, getting some type of tort reform in place,” Schexnayder assured the business crowd. Louisiana’s new GOP legislative leaders talk of compromise 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Persaud's analysis suggests another kind of hole in the regulatory fence, but the tort system offers fewer incentives to challenge ineffective drugs that don't physically hurt anyone, but also don't really work. Where science enters the courtroom, the Daubert name looms large 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Business groups are pushing the “tort reform” proposals, saying Louisiana’s legal climate encourages people in car accidents to sue insurance companies, driving up automobile insurance rates. Louisiana Republicans want to enact new limits on lawsuits 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z In 115 of the biggest mass torts over the past 20 years, judges sealed public health and safety information in about half of them. Special Report: Why big business can count on courts to keep its deadly secrets 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Of course, our findings also provide a starting point for compensation in tort cases resulting from injuries and deaths of dogs. What’s the value of your dog’s life, and why it matters 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z Business groups, backed by Republican lawmakers, are pushing the “tort reform” proposals, saying Louisiana’s legal climate encourages people in car crashes to sue insurance companies, driving up automobile insurance rates. Louisiana’s new GOP legislative leaders talk of compromise 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The Dauberts' suit was a toxic tort, a personal or group injury claim that stems from an exposure to a particular chemical. Where science enters the courtroom, the Daubert name looms large 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z “If the tort claim is denied by the University, we will be amending the suit to include the University as a named defendant based on state law legal theories,” Mr. Tabor said. Professor who served in Trump administration sues university for political discrimination 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Kohl’s bill would multiply discovery disputes in mass torts and would eat up too much of judges’ time. Special Report: Why big business can count on courts to keep its deadly secrets 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Surrounding it are displays on victories for tort law over corporate negligence, told with colorful illustrations: tobacco, asbestos, the Ford Pinto. The Case Against Boeing 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Proposed by Representative Amy Mercado and attached to a tort reform bill seeking to add additional caps to Florida medical malpractice cases, it drew support from several representatives, from both sides of the aisle. A loophole in Florida’s Wrongful Death Act 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z "What their big deal was — and they were not entirely wrong — was that causation in toxic torts had been allowed to become extremely lax." Where science enters the courtroom, the Daubert name looms large 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Judicial Hellholes, one of the best-known national proponents of tort reform, ranks the state sixth nationally in that category. ‘Pay to play?’ Large donation bundled by John Bel Edwards’ brother raises questions 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z The asbestos settlements – the biggest mass tort in U.S. history by number of claims – ushered in a wave of product-liability litigation. Special Report: Why big business can count on courts to keep its deadly secrets 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z “This is not your typical tort product liability case. It’s really about an epidemic,” said Carl Tobias, a professor in the law school at the University of Richmond. 1st federal opioid crisis trial to focus on distribution 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z But he says the law requires juveniles to file tort claims within six months of turning 18 or within six years of the injury, whichever comes first. Court ruling could make it harder for abused minors to sue 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z At the time, the Bendectin lawsuits snowballed into what's known as a mass tort, where multiple plaintiffs bring civil action against a single corporate defender. Where science enters the courtroom, the Daubert name looms large 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Also dubbed the “mother-in-law” tort, the law does not imply a sexual affair had to have occurred, solely that an outside individual persuaded a married person to seek divorce. 'Homewrecker' lawsuit results in $750G award for jilted husband who sued over wife's affair 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z Judges and court clerks had been complaining for years about the voluminous paperwork produced in discovery, particularly in mass torts. Special Report: Why big business can count on courts to keep its deadly secrets 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Families of younger victims and higher earners will typically get more, which is how tort lawsuits work, Feinberg said. Vegas massacre payouts a ‘cold mathematical calculation’ 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z And he warned that Mr. Hood and his trial lawyer allies would undo a 2004 “tort reform” law restricting medical lawsuits, and allow frivolous suits that would increase health care costs. Deep in Trump Country, Democrats Hope to Sweep 3 Governors’ Races 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z But to file a civil tort claim against the government, one must first file an administrative claim with the relevant agency, seeking redress before a lawsuit. Bijan Ghaisar’s family sues government in fatal Park Police shooting from 2017 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for the city’s Finances and Administration Department, which handles tort claims, says the department doesn’t comment on active claims or lawsuits. Officer assigned to clean up homeless camps files $10M claim 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for the city’s Finances and Administration Department, which handles tort claims, said Wednesday the department doesn’t comment on active claims or lawsuits. Seattle police officer assigned to clean up homeless camps files $10 million claim, alleges polluted site made him sick 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z This is precisely the kind of deterrence tort suits bring. Opinion | Service members should be able to sue the Defense Department 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z The court may also form a special committee representing tort claimants in cases where debtors face litigation or future claimants whose injuries are not yet known. Why companies file for bankruptcy—and how it protects both debtors and creditors 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Its website says there’s no indication Illinois tort law dissuades businesses from setting up in the state. Group civil litigations cost Chicago-area economy $3.8B 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z That the mayor approve settlements in three civil tort claims — the first step in a civil lawsuit — brought against the city by three residents. The mayor of Wapato wanted another term. She got 30 votes — and then a piece of the Fed-up residents’ minds. 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z “Talking about suing property owners is an aggressive tactic,” said Bob Rabin, a tort law specialist at Stanford University. California settles decades-long lawsuit over lead paint, but... 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z U.S. military members are barred from filing tort suits against the military. Opinion | Service members should be able to sue the Defense Department 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z With his tireless liking and commenting, @jeff_the_tort has far outstripped her conventionally cuter, but less engaged dogs. When will I be famous? Oscar the whippet’s bid for Instagram fame 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z DOC faces several tort claims from inmates saying they’ve been harmed by inadequate medical treatment while Barnett ran Monroe’s medical facilities. The head doctor at Monroe prison was fired over alleged negligent care. Now seven inmate deaths are under investigation. 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z According to Politico, Jung tossed out Johnson's complaint last month and said in his 15-page order that "the complaint presents a political lawsuit, not a tort and wages lawsuit." Rudy Giuliani: New video of Trump accuser whose case was dismissed shows 'people feel empowered to say anything they want' 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The tort claim says probation and parole officials did not ensure that Diaz was taking his medication - a condition of his parole. Victim in random attack files tort claim against Idaho 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The tort claim says probation and parole officials did not ensure that Diaz was taking his medication — a condition of his parole. Victim in random attack files tort claim against Idaho 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z If Johnson refiles the lawsuit, Jung said it should be filed as a tort and wages dispute limited only to incidents involving her. Unwanted kiss lawsuit against Trump dismissed in Florida 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z According to the tort claim, 40-year-old Lance Quick was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving on Dec. 8, 2018 but he was actually in the midst of a manic episode caused by bipolar disorder. Family plans to sue over jailhouse death of mentally ill son 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z According to the tort claim, 40-year-old Lance Quick was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving on Dec. 8, 2018 but he was actually in the midst of a manic episode caused by bipolar disorder. Family plans to sue over jailhouse death of mentally ill son 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z The family’s tort claim says Yacono was released from prison on Oct. Family of pregnant mother beaten to death in Mountlake Terrace files $18 million claim against Department of Corrections 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Rosenberg: And the Office of General Counsel is large and handles a variety of topics from investigative support to Labor and Employment Law, and tort law, and environmental law, all sorts of things. Transcript: Jim Baker 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The Idaho Statesman reports that in the unanimous May 24 ruling, the high court said Idaho’s whistleblower law trumps the state’s tort claim statute. Idaho Supreme Court: No cap on awards for whistleblowers 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z He noted that the court in recent rulings “twisted traditional tort principles” to allow certain veterans to seek damages for negligence. U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear medical malpractice case for death at Bremerton military hospital 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Attorney David Moody argued in a tort claim that the state failed to protect Gray, now 64. ‘Sorry for what happened’: DSHS to pay $8M after neighbors’ pleas to help vulnerable Seattle man brought no action 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z The family was not only asking Zilly to deny granting Molina immunity, but also to allow a tort claim of “outrage” over the circumstances of the killing to go forward to trial. Lawyers for family of Burien man killed by King County deputy allege cover-up by sheriff’s office 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration approval preempts tort claims. Bayer bets on 'silver bullet' defense in Roundup litigation;... 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z But the high court said the Whistleblower Act doesn’t cap damages, and so the tort claim caps don’t apply. Idaho Supreme Court: No cap on awards for whistleblowers 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z They filed tort claims against the Fruitland School District earlier this month. Legal filings contend principal sexually harassed students 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z Neighbors described Gray as gentle in declarations for the tort claim. ‘Sorry for what happened’: DSHS to pay $8M after neighbors’ pleas to help vulnerable Seattle man brought no action 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z The referee, Alan Maloney, likewise has remained silent but sent a notice of tort claim to 12 possible defendants in March, claiming defamation of character and emotional distress. A wrestler was forced to cut his dreadlocks before a match. His town is still looking for answers. 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the 38-year-old shared the exciting news about her torts test with her 60 million social media followers. Kim Kardashian says she 'aced' her torts exam after revealing plans to be a lawyer 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Abraham also delivered several mainstream GOP positions, calling for things like lower and simpler taxes and tort reform. Edwards, Abraham meet in policy-focused gubernatorial forum 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z A school employee filed a separate tort claim involving those charges, contending district officials failed to investigate when the employee reported Fitch behaved inappropriately toward her. Legal filings contend principal sexually harassed students 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z In 2013, after a neighbor reported that Gray was losing his home, a social worker showed up with police, who told Gray he couldn’t live there anymore, according to the tort claim. ‘Sorry for what happened’: DSHS to pay $8M after neighbors’ pleas to help vulnerable Seattle man brought no action 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star made the revelation in an interview with Vogue after the writer noticed a large pile of books on tort law in the social media star’s house. Kim Kardashian reveals she’s studying to become a lawyer 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Kilgus filed a tort claim that also alleges a culture of violence, hazing and silence that threatens the officer. Oregon corrections officer claims he was tased by supervisor 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Asked her least favorite class, Sarah said it would be a tie between torts and tax law. Father, daughter attend law school, take bar exam together 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z A tort claim is a precursor to a lawsuit against a public agency. Legal filings contend principal sexually harassed students 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The social worker referred the case to the county’s Geriatric Regional Assessment Team, which closed the case after it was twice unable to find him, according to the tort claim. ‘Sorry for what happened’: DSHS to pay $8M after neighbors’ pleas to help vulnerable Seattle man brought no action 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z In New Jersey, a notice of tort must be filed within 90 days of an incident. Referee in dreadlocks controversy files legal claim notice 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z He wrote several books on liability law and torts and had a private practice while teaching and had a wide variety of other interests, including Greek philosophy, physics, literature and sports. William C. Powers Jr., author of report outlining Enron corruption, dies at 72 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z A bankruptcy filing by a defendant in such situations is always a possibility since the potential financial impact on companies in this type of tort litigation is substantial and future exposure is hard to calculate. Purdue Pharma: Bankruptcy filing would make lawsuits slower and costlier plaintiff cities & states 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Powers, who served as dean of the law school for six years, taught courses in torts and a freshman philosophy seminar. Former UT President Bill Powers dies at 72 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z The bill is a form of tort reform. Mississippi editorial roundup 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z His work included defending, supervising and managing tort claims against the United States. Community deaths 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z Litigation over pelvic mesh, also called transvaginal mesh, ranks as one of the biggest mass tort cases in United States history, in terms of claims filed, number of corporate defendants and settlement dollars. As Pelvic Mesh Settlements Near $8 Billion, Women Question Lawyers’ Fees 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z More than 100,000 lawsuits have been filed against makers of mesh, according to ConsumerSafety.org, making it “one of the largest mass torts in history.” Vaginal mesh has caused health problems in many women, even as some surgeons vouch for its safety and efficacy 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Her lawsuit asks for unspecified damages, though a tort claim submitted in November to the district said she is seeking $5 million. Looking back decades, businesswoman accuses beloved Tukwila teacher of sexual harassment 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z In 2004, the Legislature intervened and put monetary limits on punitive and non-economic tort damages, but this new proposal strikes at the heart of liability assessment, which is fundamentally a judgment call. Mississippi editorial roundup 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z The newspaper reported the filing of the tort claim notice Thursday. State employee files notice of intent to sue over sex claims 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z The tort claims put the state on notice that they intend to file lawsuits. Families of 3 killed Idaho airmen file wrongful death claims 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Thomas, a standout wrestler and softball player who had earned a scholarship to play softball at Stanford University, “was a minor at the time,” her tort claim added. Former Federal Way hoops star Jalen McDaniels sued for allegedly secretly videotaping teen girls having sex 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z “Not surprisingly, the staff’s investigation cleared the staff, without addressing numerous complaints against the staff,” his tort claim says. Washington State Bar Association employee claims agency’s board failed to discipline governor who allegedly harassed her 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z The topics ranged from child tax credits to tort reform to work requirements for welfare recipients, and even constitutional amendments on congressional term limits and a presidential line-item veto over the federal budget. What Democrats can learn from Newt Gingrich, the man who broke politics 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Bend City Attorney Mary Winters said she received the notice and sent it to the city’s insurance provider as she does with every tort claim. Woman plans to sue Bend over sewer pipe 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z The Statesman Journal reports attorney Chris Best filed a tort claims notice Wednesday announcing the intention to sue Marion County for damages. Lawyer: Marion County jail allowed predator to abuse minor 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Simpson had sought in excess of $1 million in damages when he filed a tort claim as a precursor to his lawsuit. City of Seattle settles lawsuit by Ed Murray’s former foster son for $75,000 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z More likely, though, tort reformers will spend a bundle trying to convince Kentuckians to voluntarily surrender some of their rights. Kentucky editorial roundup 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Moscow argued that the commercial-activity exception does not apply to “an alleged military attack by a ‘military intelligence agency,’ ” and that a tort case cannot be recast as a commercial-activity case. Russia wants DNC’s election-hacking lawsuit thrown out 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z With ever-expanding majorities, longtime Republicans saw a chance to pass long-delayed priorities like tort reform, but the arrivals from the party’s new frontiers came with their own ideas. Republican Purges and Feuds in Oklahoma Show the Pitfalls of One-Party Rule 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Marion County Sheriff’s officials declined to comment on the tort claim notice. Lawyer: Marion County jail allowed predator to abuse minor 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Since Baycol, both plaintiffs and defense lawyers say pharmaceutical companies, including Bayer, have taken a tougher stance on resolving mass torts. Behind Bayer’s Tough Defense of Roundup 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z They said Morrisons was "vicariously liable for the torts committed by Mr Skelton against the claimants". Morrisons loses data leak challenge 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z Brett Kavanaugh was the key White House adviser on questions of product liability and “tort reform” to limit lawsuits against companies. The Kavanaugh father-son cancer powder keg 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z In Arkansas, outside groups earlier this year spent more than $1.6 million in an effort to unseat a justice who drew the ire of conservatives for past rulings on voter ID laws and tort reform. Kavanaugh fight mirrors races for state supreme courts 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Ezra says the consolidation will be similar to a mass tort case. Texas church shooting lawsuits against Air Force combined 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Like other pharmaceutical giants, Bayer has for decades battled mass tort lawsuits in the U.S. alleging its drugs and medical devices sicken or kill people. Behind Bayer’s Tough Defense of Roundup 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z The profession allowed her to combine her knowledge of tort, contract and criminal law as well as her skills as a litigator. Bonnie Eskenazi finds her passion in entertainment law and playing a role in MeToo movement 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z The nursing home industry supports tort reforms that would compensate injured persons but also bring a quicker resolution of claims, he said. Avoidable sepsis infections send thousands of seniors to gruesome deaths 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z The law effectively immunized providers from tort liability, such as defamation. Facebook and the “two-feed solution”: Social media giant can be both a “platform” and a p... 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, while automation should be safer in the long run, our existing system of tort law, which requires proof of intention or negligence, will need to be rethought. Franken-algorithms: the deadly consequences of unpredictable code 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z He was one of two speakers who addressed the crowd of about 200 concerning tort reform, and he spoke in defense of Issue 1 on the November ballot. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z “Nonetheless, the claim against Google is grounded in copyright law, not privacy, emotional distress, or tort law.” The Internet of Garbage by Sarah Jeong 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Tapia wrote that “an employer may be held vicariously responsible for a tort committed by his or her employee within the scope of employment.” Trump and security team must face claims of assault on Mexican protesters, judge says 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Warner proposes to change all that and “make platforms liable for state-law torts.” Warner’s Plan to Ruin the Internet 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z It was an obscure bit of tort reform that passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, tucked into the same package of federal anti-terrorism legislation that created the Department of Homeland Security. MGM tries using post-9/11 terror law to avoid liability over mass shooting 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z It was an obscure bit of tort reform that passed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, tucked into the same package of federal anti-terrorism legislation that created the Department of Homeland Security. An obscure federal law may give corporations immunity from lawsuits over terrorism 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z A majority of the judges on the appellate court decided that the law waives immunity for federal employees facing “intentional tort claims” only if they are “investigative or law enforcement officers.” TSA agents cannot be held liable for abuse claims, appeals court rules 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z “By analogizing TSA searches to routine administrative inspections, my colleagues preclude victims of TSA abuses from obtaining any meaningful remedy for a variety of intentional tort claims,” he wrote. TSA screeners win immunity from flier abuse claims: U.S. appeals court 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Specifically, “a revision to Section 230 could provide the ability for users who have successfully proved that sharing of particular content by another user constitutes a dignitary tort.” Warner’s Plan to Ruin the Internet 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z One student asked whether something like the intentional infliction of emotional distress, a concept from tort law, might be extended to free-speech cases. How Social-Media Trolls Turned U.C. Berkeley Into a Free-Speech Circus 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Last month, three Republican senators introduced a measure that would require attorneys in class actions and mass torts to disclose if a third party is financing their case. Hedge Funds Look to Profit From Personal-Injury Suits 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z It argued that a right to privacy is inherent in the common law, and generated various “privacy torts,” such as the disclosure of private facts or the unauthorized use of someone’s name or likeness. Why Do We Care So Much About Privacy? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z “We were going to make the most suspenseful tort reform show on TV,” he said. 'The Good Fight' creators discuss why they changed course on President Trump in Season 2 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Ms. Brown ultimately resigned, and this week plans to file a tort claim alleging a hostile work environment. Rough Social Justice at Evergreen State 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z Anthony Smith, the father of Meagan Smith, filed a tort claim with the state Department of Enterprise Services on April 30. Father: State failed to supervise daughter’s alleged killer 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z Investment firms are lending money to law firms that bring so-called mass torts and providing cash advances to plaintiffs involved in such litigation. Hedge Funds Look to Profit From Personal-Injury Suits 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Other firms worked with a cadre of doctors, lawyers and marketers in litigation involving pelvic mesh, paying for procedures for women involved in so-called mass tort cases against medical device manufacturers. How a Web of Slip-and-Fall Cases Puts a New Spin on an Old-Fashioned Scheme 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The father of one of the victims has filed a tort claim against the state Department of Corrections, claiming it took no action when Craven violated court orders before the killings. Failure to supervise parolee led to Renton woman’s slaying, her father alleges 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Simpson filed his lawsuit, as expected, after the city did not approve a tort claim he filed in February that sought more than $1 million in damages. Former foster son sues ex-Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle, claiming defamation 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z That would still be a nice payday for Mr. Lanier, since tort lawyers in Texas typically get 40% of the award. Hip Suit Needs Lawyer Replacement 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z EJF was an early mover in the business of financing mass tort litigation. Hedge Funds Look to Profit From Personal-Injury Suits 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z But, he said, “The lawsuits are, without question, pushing the envelope of nuisance law and tort law.” Climate Lawsuits, Once Limited to the Coasts, Jump Inland 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z The state has 60 days to respond to the tort claim, which is typically a precursor to a lawsuit. Failure to supervise parolee led to Renton woman’s slaying, her father alleges 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Medical funding for personal injury litigants was a topic of discussion Friday in Las Vegas at the mass tort industry’s big annual conference, titled “Mass Torts Made Perfect.” How Profiteers Lure Women Into Often-Unneeded Surgery 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z Covarrubias’ family filed a $15 million tort claim against the city in January, giving the city the opportunity to settle the case before filing suit in U.S. Family of man killed by police while holding cellphone files federal suit against Lakewood 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Approved Thursday by a 104-47 vote, the bill would affect how people band together for tort claims. Missouri House passes limits on joining lawsuits 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Some lawmakers want to give up on fixing Michigan’s no-fault insurance law and instead scrap it and return to a tort system in which motorists sue each other to recover damages. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z “When you look at our tax rate, our cost of living along with our tort system, our regulatory environment and our workforce, we’re second to none,” Cagle said. Georgia governor criticizes ‘unbecoming squabble’ over Delta 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z The lawsuit was filed under the alien tort statute and torture victim protection act, federal laws which allow civil relief in US courts for victims of human rights abuses committed overseas. Carefree life in Philadelphia masks bloodthirsty Liberian warlord's past, suit says 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z “Other incursions into the First Amendment, such as defamation or publicity/privacy rights, are structured to balance First Amendment considerations with general tort or crime principles,” he says. Is it legal to swap someone’s face into porn without consent? 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z But after two appeals, the state Supreme Court ruled intrusion torts should be recognized in Wyoming. Casper residents sue company they say tapped rental laptops 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z Returning to a pure tort system will drive up the cost of claims and work against the goal of reducing insurance premiums. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z But after two appeals, the state Supreme Court ruled intrusion torts should be recognized in Wyoming. Casper residents sue company they say tapped rental laptops 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z According to the tort claim, Matsumoto was hired last year as Woolf’s deputy legal counsel and executive assistant but she was never allowed to serve fully in that role because Goicoechea took over her duties. Former Idaho Controller employee settles harassment case 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z According to the tort claim, Matsumoto was hired last year as Woolf’s deputy legal counsel and executive assistant but she was never allowed to serve fully in that role because Goicoechea took over her duties. Former Idaho Controller employee settles harassment case 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Less than a month after the shooting, an attorney representing Torres‘ family, Gary Mitchell of Ruidoso, sent a tort notice to the city seeking damages for what he called Torres‘ wrongful death. Police look for better ways to deal with people in crisis 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Less than a month after the shooting, an attorney representing Torres’ family, Gary Mitchell of Ruidoso, sent a tort notice to the city seeking damages for what he called Torres’ wrongful death. Police look for better ways to deal with people in crisis 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Quinn filed a tort claim and whistleblower complaint with similar allegations against the city Sept. 20. Vancouver attorney files discrimination lawsuit against city 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z He resigned from that position the day the tort claim was filed. Former Idaho Controller employee settles harassment case 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z He resigned from that position the day the tort claim was filed. Former Idaho Controller employee settles harassment case 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z In June, the women’s attorney, Ada Wong, filed a prerequisite tort claim that stated the women are claiming damages of $500,000 each. 2 students seek $1 million in college discrimination lawsuit 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z If state legislators believe Geico is right, this is the perfect argument for tort reform. Florida editorial roundup 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Applied to tort cases in general, they essentially nullify the confidentiality clauses of legal settlements if the result is to hide conditions that qualify as “public hazards.” Do We Believe Women Yet? The Battle to End Sexual Harassment 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z The statute allows federal courts to hear “any civil action by an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States.” High court wrestles with law letting foreign citizens sue overseas firms 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z And the notion of lawsuits on behalf of the victims flies in the face of "tort reform". Opinion | Get Rid of Equifax 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z In a tort claim filed Monday, the former employee says the agency’s former chief of staff, Dan Goicoechea, engaged in abusive language and violent acts in conversations involving her and other individuals. Former state employee contends sexual, racial harassment 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z Compensation is not the heart of tort law, for example: encouraging people to guard against accidents is. The judicial philosophy of Richard Posner 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Republicans and top business groups pushed for tort reform because they said Missouri businesses are sued too often. No shields for whistleblowing state workers in Missouri law 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z Plaintiff attorneys are naturally opportunistic, so it’s not surprising that they’re responding to tort reforms by searching for new vulnerabilities in the legal system. Talcum Tort Stick-Up 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z Repealing and replacing Obamacare was to be first, followed by tax reform, an infrastructure package, a crackdown on sanctuary cities and tort reform. Republicans leave Donald Trump with no major legislative wins 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z A tort claim is prerequisite for filing a lawsuit against a state agency. Evergreen’s chief of Police Services resigns 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z Under state law, a claimant must file such a tort claim with a government at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit. Man who sued Seattle Mayor Ed Murray over alleged sex abuse wants millions from the city 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z The fracas that followed resulted in a $3.8-million tort claim filed July 5, with details provided exclusively to the education watchdog Campus Reform on Tuesday. Bret Weinstein files $3.8M tort claim against Evergreen State College 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z See the spread of talcum powder torts to California and other friendly forums. Talcum Tort Stick-Up 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z Walmart, like many companies, steers its money toward Chamber affiliates, vehicles for promoting specific projects such as tort reform or compelling online retailers to pay sales tax. Is the most powerful lobbyist in Washington losing its grip? 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z Another employee who was targeted by protesters, professor Bret Weinstein, recently filed a $3.85 million tort claim against the college, stating that college administrators “perpetuated a racially hostile and retaliatory work environment.” Evergreen’s chief of Police Services resigns 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z They include tax reform, workers’ compensation, health care policy, tort reform, science and technology, energy, education and workforce competitiveness. Ohio Business Roundtable seeks to replace retiring president 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z Cabinet spokesman Doug Hogan says the law includes safeguards to ensure due process and is intended to lead to tort reform to drive down medical costs. Lawsuit challenges new Kentucky medical review panel law 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z A seven-member official committee will represent economic loss and personal injury or tort claimants, David Buchbinder, a lawyer with the U.S. Injured drivers get official role in Takata's U.S. bankruptcy 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z "Zambia is overwhelmingly the proper place for this mass tort claim," Charles Gibson Q.C., representing Vedanta, told the court on Wednesday. London court hears Vedanta's challenge to Zambian villagers' pollution claim 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z If tort reform shaved just half of one percent off of health-care costs, that would yield close to $200 billion over a decade. Opinion | Nine ways to really fix Obamacare 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z The Senate has routinely declined to vote on previous tort measures passed by the House, but with Republicans in control of both chambers, some are more optimistic about this bill’s chances. House Republicans pass tort bill by slim margin 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z The association’s House of Delegates is voting this week on whether to try to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot aimed at counteracting a “tort reform” measure the majority-Republican Legislature referred to voters. Analysis: ‘Tort reform’ measure may face ballot competition 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z “It creates an incentive for states to adopt tort reform law,” he said. Senate hard-liners outline health-care demands with Medicaid in the crosshairs 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z It’s backed by powerful conservative groups that promoted past Texas tort laws limiting jury awards in civil cases against businesses. House OKs limiting insurer liability on storm damage claims 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z SB 10 would add the tort claims against insurers by the residents of Lindale, Schanen Estates, etc., to the loads carried by these two judges. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z On average, lawyers receive between 30 and 40 percent of the award, according to several medical and legal groups who follow tort policy. House Republicans pass tort bill by slim margin 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z It’s good to be a Senator, especially if you are a Republican who is the most important opponent of tort reform on Capitol Hill. The Tort Bar’s Senate Undertaker 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z “Patient safety initiatives improved care,” he said, “and many states adopted tort reform laws.” G.O.P. Bill Would Make Medical Malpractice Suits Harder to Win 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Essentially, Lombardo said he was hurt by a tort, a type of private wrong, but the judge said that in his court, the claim does not belong. Playwright's lawsuit against Dr. Seuss company is narrowed 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z This bill isn’t about tort reform or property rights. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Meese said the bill was a “sweeping effort to federalize tort law with our system of federalism, which reserves that province solely to the states.” House Republicans pass tort bill by slim margin 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z At which point, House leadership should present a repeal-and-replace that includes such phase-three provisions as tort reform and permitting the buying of insurance across state lines, both of which would significantly lower costs. Opinion | The road to single-payer health care 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Fueled by court rulings seen as unfavorable to businesses, some Republican lawmakers and Greitens are pushing to limit lawsuits dealing with torts, or wrongdoings. Missouri lawmakers return to pro-business agenda next week 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z The civil case, involving 29 plaintiffs, some with multiple claims, had loomed as one of the largest tort cases in Washington history. Three years later, families, officials and scientists wrestle with lessons learned from Oso landslide 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Regarding the March 10 front-page article “House GOP quietly advances revisions to tort law”: Opinion | Seeking the roots of lawsuit abuse 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z The chief justice did not seem swayed by the distinction, particularly in a tort claim against a federal employee. Supreme Court weighs Mexico border killing, 4th Amendment 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z At issue are civil cases over torts, which is a legal term used to describe acts of wrongdoing. Missouri GOP makes renewed push to limit liability lawsuits 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z Among the contested pieces of that plan are property tax relief, term limits, workers’ compensation reform and tort reform. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z Party leaders in Kentucky, New Hampshire and Missouri have signaled that they plan to expand school-choice and charter school programs and, in some instances, to pursue tort reform and to place new regulations on voting. State G.O.P. Leaders Move Swiftly as Party Bickers in Congress 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z One reason our state has begun to change is that tort reform no longer is viewed as a one-party initiative. West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Given all the competing assertions and proposals, and the differing views even among Republicans, health policy experts urge a cautious approach on tort reform. Top Republicans say there’s a medical malpractice crisis. Experts say there isn’t. 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Visions of tax cuts and tort reforms are dancing in their heads. The Spoils of the Republican State Conquest 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z The charges were dropped, but Mr. Shawe filed a tort case that continues, according to the court. TransPerfect Is Threatened by Owners’ Petulance 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Two other former colleagues also filed similar tort claims. State senator’s tort claim against Clark County seeks $2M 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z If so, that will ease the way to more tort reform - and rest assured, it will be noticed by job creators inside and outside West Virginia. West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Now Price and a Republican-controlled Congress are in a position to put their ideas for tort reform into law. Top Republicans say there’s a medical malpractice crisis. Experts say there isn’t. 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z The case’s effect should be measured by more than its result in court, said Timothy D. Lytton, an expert in tort law and gun cases at the Georgia State University College of Law. Judge Dismisses Suit Against Gun Maker by Newtown Victims’ Families 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z It's ironic that 100% of Republicans in Congress want "justice" for 9/11 victims' families while simultaneously crying "tort reform" in the healthcare arena including in nursing homes. U.S. Just Made It a Lot Less Difficult to Sue Nursing Homes 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Perhaps the tort system might start correcting the lack of incentives faced by companies. Why the Market Yawned When Yahoo Was Hacked 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z For years, West Virginia was called a “judicial hellhole” by proponents of tort reform. West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z But in pretrial rulings, only Snohomish County managed to extricate itself from what could be the largest tort claim case in Washington state history, given the loss of life, injuries and property damage. Selection of Oso trial jury expected to begin this week 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Proponents argue that the bill closes a narrow loophole in a legal doctrine that already has exceptions for business activities and tort claims, and has no bearing on acts of war. Fight Between Saudis and 9/11 Families Escalates in Washington 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z You do that with tort reform and reduced regulation not more lawyers and more regulation. Obamacare Marketplaces Are in Trouble. What Can Be Done? 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z If Jasta becomes law, crucial decisions affecting U.S. foreign policy will be influenced by judges and tort lawyers, instead of the U.S. An Obama Veto Worth Backing 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z "Basically all elements of the tort would have to happen in the U.S. Here it's a little more complicated," she says about 9/11. 9/11 Families Protest at White House, Ask Obama to Sign Bill Allowing Them to Sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Survivors of the Oso landslide are expected to soon have their day in court, in what could be the largest tort claim in Washington state history. Selection of Oso trial jury expected to begin this week 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Broadening of tort law is always an opportunity for the trial bar – a clever pack of foxes who can drive a lucrative wedge into any opening our government foolishly provides. Lawsuits Won't Defeat Terrorism 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z “Moore’s arguments are phrased as constitutional claims, yet his allegations of physical injuries suggest that he is making an emotional distress tort claim,” Reeves wrote. Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Remove Confederate Symbol on Mississippi Flag 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The tort claim includes a review of the shooting by former police Capt. Rod Light, who says there’s no evidence to support Gillette’s claims that Arias lunged at him. Family has plans to sue Yakima in fatal police shooting 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The lawsuit against Chile was pursued under a narrow noncommercial tort exception to sovereign immunity. 9/11 Families Protest at White House, Ask Obama to Sign Bill Allowing Them to Sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z "Moore's arguments are phrased as constitutional claims, yet his allegations of physical injuries suggest that he is making an emotional distress tort claim," Reeves wrote. Judge jabs Confederate emblem as he dismisses flag lawsuit 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z "These rules will generally direct the courts to apply the law--including the rules on statutes of limitations-- where the tort occurred," he says. Lawmakers Accused of Knocking Boots Haven’t Brought Heel Down on Blogger 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z “And in most states, sheriff’s departments have immunity from tort liability.” Mugshot tabloids: defamation as the price for profitable 'schadenfreude' 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z The lawsuit set for trial this fall is expected to involve one of the largest tort claims in Washington history with the state, Snohomish County and Grandy Lake Forest Associates as defendants. State: No fraud committed in Oso landslide trial preparation 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z When Love logged into the court system archives to look up Jamal’s case, she came across numerous civil cases — all well-argued and meticulously presented torts — that Jamal had been filing on his own behalf. With the sweep of a presidential pen, a mother is reunited with her child 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z “What it doesn’t address is tort reform–limiting malpractice claims against physicians which really drives up cost,” Campbell said. Dysfunction in Obamacare: Dr. Kevin Campbell explains what’s next on Salon Talks 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z It is expected to involve one of the largest tort claims in Washington history with the state, as well as Snohomish County and Grandy Lake Forest Associates as defendants. Oso landslide suit: Victims say state deleted important emails, committed fraud 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z Lancaster County District Judge Jodi Nelson ruled Tuesday the deputy’s punch constituted battery not negligence under state tort law. Judge rules Lincoln to pay medical fees from officer injury 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z If this keeps up, America’s tort system will be as much a political risk as arbitrary law enforcement in China. The Looting of Volkswagen 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z “Of course we are disappointed with the decision. Our torts attorneys will review the ruling with our clients to decide the next steps,” Kimberly Mills, a spokeswoman for City Attorney Pete Holmes, said Monday. Appeals court won’t let Seattle off hook in Schulte lawsuit 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z They talked about tort reform and tax credits while people died due to lack of medical care and faced bankruptcy from medical bills. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z That change “put the state and private individuals on equal footing with respect to tort liability,” Hecht said, adding that the public-duty doctrine should be abandoned. Supreme Court rules for state in fatal boat accident case 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z KING-TV reports that a tort claim filed June 10 alleges City Administrator Michael Martin showed favor to male colleagues. Lynden city official accused of bias against female workers 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The suit claims the private tort lawyers “are unrestrained by the statutory and constitutional checks on the exercise of state authority.” Pay to Play Goes to Court 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z It seeks to prevent frivolous lawsuits and other elements of the GOP's long-stalled "tort reform" agenda. Ryan unveils plan to roll back Obama-era regulations 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z It seeks to prevent frivolous lawsuits and other elements of the GOP’s long-stalled “tort reform” agenda. Ryan unveils plan to roll back Obama-era regulations 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Unlike in the United Kingdom, U.S. tort law doesn’t require that losing plaintiffs pay the legal fees of winning defendants. Gawker’s Damage 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Litigation finance quickly became a huge business, funding everything from mass tort claims by plaintiff lawyers to endless lawsuits by patent trolls against technology companies. Peter Thiel’s Legal Smackdown 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z There are few less disinterested lawyers than those seeking big tort paydays. Pay to Play Goes to Court 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z As a state Supreme Court Justice, Eid was backed by “tort reform” supporters and other business interests. Who are Trump's potential Supreme Court picks? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Gowdy said he first met Cotton when he was a congressman and was approached by him while the House was debating a federal tort reform bill. A Jump Start on 2020 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z In June 2015 the female inmate filed a tort claim against Caribou County officials, a precursor to a lawsuit. E. Idaho jail officer convicted of having sex with inmate 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Foreman eventually sent Jefcoat a tort notice threatening legal action if he didn’t stop. Judge sides with Chiloquin in free-speech lawsuit 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z St. Louis Democrat Rep. Mike Colona criticized the measure as part of a push by some Republicans for so-called tort reform. Missouri Legislature passes bill to add expert witness rules 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Secretary of Agriculture, urging for a quick resolution to the tort claim file by the two families. Things to know: Families claim against USDA over pesticide 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Along with expected cuts to spending and property taxes, he proposed tort reform; local “right-to-work zones,” where union membership and dues would be voluntary; and a half-dozen constitutional amendments. A Wealthy Governor and His Friends Are Remaking Illinois 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z Bedke and Hill said a settlement - if one is reached - would be cheaper than the $11 million the state is currently facing in tort claims from the vendors. Records: Broadband deal had called for $7.2 million payment 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z I am a fan of libel laws, and have no quarrel with a tort of privacy. From Snowden to Panama, all hail the power of the press | Simon Jenkins 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Bedke and Hill said the settlement will be cheaper than the $11 million the state is currently facing in tort claims from the vendors. Correction: Attorney General-Broadband story 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z When pressed, he says that he shepherded laws in the House of Delegates that boosted aid for veterans, led to tort reform and helped victims of domestic violence. As he seeks a seat in Congress, Anthony Brown says he wants to reveal more of himself this time 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z Hostetler has been a judge in northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County since June 2013, working chiefly in the court’s civil division handling family law matters, foreclosures, tort litigation and other civil law proceedings. Gov. Pence to name new Indiana justice sometime this spring 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z A tort claim was filed Thursday with the state’s Office of Risk Management by attorneys for Veronica Medina-Gonzalez. Mom of son allegedly killed by released inmate to sue state 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z The Michigan appeals court says she flunked critical rules when informing a local government about a possible tort claim because of the bad road. Procedural mistakes costly for bus driver in injury lawsuit 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z State tort law governs when a physician must give this information to her patients. Hospitals Rationing Drugs Behind Closed Doors Is Civil Rights Issue 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Cabot argues that the state law deviates too much from traditional tort law, which requires the plaintiffs to prove damages. Two Pennsylvania families who say fracking fouled water take case to trial 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z He presides over a general jurisdiction docket that includes commercial and tort cases, probate matters and domestic violence protective orders. Gov. Pence to name new Indiana justice sometime this spring 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z He repeated familiar lines about improving the state’s business climate by reducing worker compensation costs, passing tort reform legislation and lowering property taxes. Rauner to legislators: Allow budget cuts or pass my reforms 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z The justice confessed that he did, in an esoteric case involving a tort suit against a defense contractor. Antonin Scalia: liberal clerks reflect on the man they knew and admired 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z He wrote this book on tort law in Colorado. Critics Choice Awards host T.J. Miller sees comedy as 'a great way to contribute to mankind' 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z He just loved to say, “Dude, we need tort reform,” and then he was off to the batting cage. A Star Who Gave the Mets a Jolt, and Not Just at the Plate 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Yet thanks to arbitration and tort reforms, the costs of litigation, while still very high, are not as big a drag on the economy as they once were. Why the Trial Bar and Its Friends Detest Arbitration 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z More interested now in torts than toe jumps, she was top of the class at the 2002 Olympics. Olympic figure skating champion Hughes goes for academic gold at University of Penn law school 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Farris’ family filed a tort claim in August, alleging officers neglected Harris and withheld basic needs. Family of inmate who died of dehydration settles claim 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z One possible problem with that limit is that the deadline for filing a tort claim doesn’t apply to certain lawsuits bringing constitutional claims, he said. Idaho law enforcement agencies wrestle with data collection 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z When his brother attended law school, Piazza learned about tort reform. A Star Who Gave the Mets a Jolt, and Not Just at the Plate 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Some of that decrease is due to tort reforms at the state and federal level, and some is due to prosecutions of corrupt plaintiffs’ lawyers and their hirelings. Why the Trial Bar and Its Friends Detest Arbitration 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z Bedford said the department wants to retain all video files for two years, which is the statute of limitations for civil tort action. Iowa police learn body camera video storage comes at price 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z As for Mr. Edwards, he was a favorite of teachers unions and the plaintiffs bar, and we’ll see if he now does their bidding to roll back school choice and block much-needed tort reform. Democratic Rout in Louisiana 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z There are other players in the game—customers, competitors, regulators, the tort system—in charge of adjusting the terms of acceptable behavior in light of changing public standards and moods. What Would Jesus Short? 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z In fairness, there are many issues on which Mr. Carson is consistent and clear: tort reform, the need to cut spending and repeal ObamaCare. Awaiting Ben Carson’s Agenda 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce, found that tort liability costs in the U.S. were 2.6 times higher than in the European Union. Why the Trial Bar and Its Friends Detest Arbitration 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z The governor’s pet reforms are curbing the cost for businesses of workers’ compensation, an insurance policy against workplace injury, changes to tort law and restrictions of collective-bargaining rights of public-sector employees. Rauner v the rest 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Even the corrupt American tort system still requires some evidence of harm and specific cause. Prosecuting Climate Dissent 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z All 11 of the victims have filed tort claims and six of those have progressed to lawsuits. 12th person files tort claim against juvenile center 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z The museum is heavy on information about historic cases of personal injury that set precedents in tort law, but skims on illustrative special effects. Ralph Nader’s new museum is a monument to beating corporations in the courtroom 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Carson is the ninth candidate the club has evaluated, scoring each on their positions on everything from entitlements to free trade and tort reform. Ben Carson gets mixed rating from Club for Growth 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Before the passage of the PLCAA, tort liability lawsuits were slowly influencing the conduct of gun manufacturers and dealers, better aligning them with public health. Three common-sense gun policies that would save lives 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z They said claims will likely be pursued collaboratively as mass tort actions. U.S. lawsuits build against Monsanto over alleged Roundup cancer link 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z This from the allegedly thrifty small government party — the one that actively campaigns in support of tort reform and in opposition to gratuitous spending. Why Jason Chaffetz’s stunning Planned Parenthood admission should finish the GOP’s crusade once and for all 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Nader’s ode to tort law seems timely as US legislators grapple with the legalization of driverless cars, deceptive software, and car company recall overload. Ralph Nader’s new museum is a monument to beating corporations in the courtroom 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z A spokesman for Altria, David Sutton, said in an email that the company’s work with the chamber “focuses on issues of general interest to the American business community,” including corporate tax policy and tort reform. Big Tobacco’s Staunch Friend in Washington: U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Before the passage of PLCAA, tort liability lawsuits were slowly influencing the conduct of gun manufacturers and dealers, better aligning them with public health. Three common-sense gun policies that would save lives 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z His response is one of the strangest museums in the country: a shrine to the joy of tort law. Ralph’s house 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z He has since received the maximum $175,000 from the state of Oklahoma after filing a tort claim for wrongful imprisonment. Wrongfully imprisoned man may get $1 million-plus settlement 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z The impasse stems from the governor’s insistence on tying enactment of a new budget to passage of his framework for business-friendly changes to state workers' compensation, collective bargaining, tort and property tax laws. Illinois budget ills threaten state armored car, garbage pickups 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The display aims to counter what it describes as myths stoked by opponents of tort law who painted the case as an example of “lawsuit lottery.” Ralph Nader’s Tort Law Museum Seeks to Keep His Crusade Evergreen 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The Justice Department persuaded courts to adopt the tort doctrine of “respondeat superior” — “let the master answer” — for the acts of his employees. PAUL J. LARKIN JR.: The criminal law and cronyism 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Microeconomic principles underlie many areas of law, but particularly contracts and torts, both of which are taught in the first year at almost every law school in the country. 3 College Courses That Can Strengthen Legal Skills 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z Jamon Hicks with Douglas Hicks Law of Beverly Hills, California, plans to file a tort claim Thursday with the city of Indianapolis over Andre Green’s Aug. 9 death. Parents of 15-year-old boy fatally shot police plan lawsuits 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z The homemade desserts included a pineapple tort drenched in salted caramel and a deconstructed tarte Tatin with mango, bringing a tropical accent. Review: Majorca, a Hartford Restaurant Where the Tastes of Spain Shine 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z He described the conservative agenda of tort reform, which seeks limits on lawsuits and financial awards, as “the cruelest movement I’ve ever encountered.” Ralph Nader’s Tort Law Museum Seeks to Keep His Crusade Evergreen 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Personal-injury and other tort claims filed annually against the New York Police Department soared to a new high of 9,448 one year ago, according to a report released Thursday by the city comptroller’s office. Record Number of Claims Filed Against New York Police a Year Ago, Report Says 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z They add that tort reform in many states limits damages in malpractice cases, discouraging lawyers from taking on cases without clear-cut evidence — such as video. Could cameras in operating rooms reduce preventable medical deaths? 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Thrown into his replacement plan are all of the usual conservative health care ideas: slash-and-block-granting Medicaid, selling insurance across state lines, expanding HSAs, tort reform, high-risk pools. GOP’s Obamacare replacement nightmare: Even Scott Walker is a RINO squish now 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z And tort reform, which would cut some of the reasons for unneeded tests to protect caregivers from lawsuits, is another part of the solution. Editorials from around New England 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z Processing and synthesizing content related to tort reform thus became imperative to my grade. 5 Ways to Prepare for IB Success This Summer 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z According to the tort claims, the companies say the state owes them more than $6 million in back payments. State hasn’t responded to broadband tort claims 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Werth’s masterful presentation shows us tort law in action, as seen in practice and from both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ perspectives. Entering law school? Here’s what to read this summer. 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z This extensive survey looks at factors such as tort and contract litigation, venue, class action suits, damages, discovery, and judicial performance. Out On Disability: What's Wrong With West Virginia (And Right With North Dakota)? 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z “Unelected judges!” is right up there with “tort reform” for mindless right-wing rallying cries. John Roberts is an evil genius: How he convinced liberal America that the Supreme Court is “just right” 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z |
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