Tag Archives: personal injury lawsuits

Big jury award appealed and judge reduces damages

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Naomi

I’ve pointed it out previously: big jury awards may make the front pages but when appealed are often reduced considerably. Juries respond emotionally; appellate judges do not. A very good reason to settle your case rather than “winning” it before … Continue reading →

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Fig & Olive sued multiple times for food poisoning

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Naomi

If a restaurant blithely poisons a customer with its food, you’d expect them to eschew (hah hah) poisoning a lawyer, wouldn’t you? By Zoe Tillman, Legal Times, @zoetillman D.C. Lawyer Sues Fig & Olive for Food Poisoning As Lawsuits Mount … Continue reading →

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School gym class injury lawsuit dismissed

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Naomi

So here’s the thing: if your 8th grade kid trips over another student during gym class and gets hurt, it ain’t a personal injury lawsuit, according to a New York State higher court. You know, not everything is a lawsuit. … Continue reading →

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