Tag Archives: personal injury

“Jury Clears Mascot in Hot-Dog-Flinging Case”

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Naomi

I’m in SUCH a good mood today, we’ll start out with this case, as reported by Kevin Underhill (whose comments on Scalia’s “legalese” I’ll later quote): Source, Lowering the Bar: Jury Clears Mascot in Hot-Dog-Flinging Case My friend Tim, who … Continue reading →

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The god problem downs personal injury suit v Appelbee’s

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Naomi

From Lowering the Bar: An appellate court has ruled that “the danger posed by a plate of sizzling hot food [is] self-evident,” thus dooming a New Jersey man’s attempt to sue Applebee’s for burns suffered while bowing his head to … Continue reading →

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Why lawyers may not take sure personal injury lawsuits

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Naomi

This story — Victims of G.M. Deadly Defect Fall Through Legal Cracks – NYTimes.com. — illustrates a hole in the justice system, especially for cases which, as I’ve maintained, are a way plaintiffs’ can challenge and even change or make … Continue reading →

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