Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

  • September 16, 2025

    7th Circ. Judge Questions NCAA's Duty In Harassment Suit

    A Seventh Circuit judge seemed skeptical Tuesday that a district court incorrectly tossed University of San Francisco baseball players' sexual harassment suit at the pleading stage, saying the students seem to be seeking a "fishing expedition" for evidence to support their claims.

  • September 16, 2025

    PacifiCorp Owes $63M In Latest Wildfire Trial

    An Oregon jury on Tuesday ordered utility PacifiCorp to pay $63 million in noneconomic damages to 10 people who fled from a group of 2020 wildfires, after hearing in closing arguments that some plaintiffs "didn't know they were going to make it out."

  • September 16, 2025

    NJ County Must Arbitrate $750K Injury Settlement Coverage

    A New Jersey county must go to arbitration to litigate insurance coverage for its $750,000 settlement with a woman who said she suffered severe injuries while in county jail, a New Jersey federal court ruled, siding with certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London.

  • September 16, 2025

    Judge Seeks Ga. Justices' Input On Bio-Lab Chemical Fire Suit

    A Georgia federal judge asked the state's Supreme Court for guidance on whether metro Atlanta residents can force a chemical plant to cover medical monitoring in the aftermath of a 2024 fire, writing that there's "considerable uncertainty" around whether such a remedy is permitted by Peach State law.

  • September 16, 2025

    DC Circ. Asked To Look At ADA Injunction In Segregation Case

    Washington, D.C., wants the D.C. Circuit to narrow an injunction commanding the district to help people in Medicaid-funded nursing homes move out of those facilities and into less restrictive forms of care, as the litigation approaches its 15th birthday.

  • September 16, 2025

    Boy Scouts Claimants Voice Frustrations With Ch. 11 Process

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge said Tuesday she was unable to review or override claim determinations made under procedures laid out in the Boy Scouts' Chapter 11 plan, despite impassioned and frustrated requests from survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

  • September 16, 2025

    Former Miami City Atty Exits Political Retaliation Suit

    A former city attorney for Miami on Monday knocked down claims against her from a pair of business owners accusing her of taking part in a political retaliation scheme when a Florida federal judge ruled that she was immune from the allegations.

  • September 16, 2025

    Indiana Justices Reinstate $6M Verdict In Bus Stop Death Suit

    The Indiana Supreme Court has reinstated a $6 million verdict in favor of the mother of a man who died after he fell under an IndyGo Public Transportation bus, finding the video evidence does not establish as a matter of law that his own negligence contributed to his death.

  • September 16, 2025

    Insurer Says Overturned Truck In Fatal Crash Not Covered

    A Progressive unit that provided commercial auto insurance for a concrete company told a Texas state court it should owe no defense or indemnity in a wrongful death lawsuit involving an overturned cement truck, arguing the insurer did not directly insure the vehicle.

  • September 16, 2025

    Insurer Must Arbitrate Chemical Injury Coverage Dispute

    An insurer must arbitrate its dispute with a homeowners association over coverage for underlying suits claiming that the association's pool contractor allowed hazardous chemicals to spread and injure patrons, a Virginia federal court ruled, finding that the policy's nonbinding arbitration agreement is enforceable under state law.

  • September 16, 2025

    Barge Co. Says Injured Girl's Parents Can't Sue Anonymously

    The owner of the barge that crashed into a youth sailing camp boat — killing three girls and injuring three others — is urging a Florida court to force the parents of an injured girl to refile their claims with their full names, arguing they cannot proceed anonymously.

  • September 16, 2025

    TikTok Accused Of Withholding Docs On Anorexic Influencer

    Personal injury plaintiffs have told a California magistrate judge presiding over discovery in multidistrict litigation that TikTok is refusing to hand over more information about the app's relationship with Eugenia Cooney, a TikTok influencer with anorexia and 2.8 million followers, according to a document unsealed on Monday.

  • September 16, 2025

    Trump Files $15B Defamation Suit Against NYT, Penguin

    President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida federal court against The New York Times, several of its reporters and publisher Penguin Random House, claiming they published a book and three articles that were "malicious, defamatory and disparaging" and meant to derail his 2024 presidential campaign.

  • September 15, 2025

    Uber Riders Use Service 'At Their Own Risk,' Senior VP Says

    An Uber Technologies Inc. executive testified Monday during a bellwether trial over sexual assault allegations against the ride-hailing giant that Uber passengers accept rides with its drivers "at their own risk."

  • September 15, 2025

    Clergy Sex Abuse Inquiry Was Limited, NJ Jurors Told

    A canon lawyer for an elite Catholic prep school told New Jersey jurors Monday that the school's operator feels a duty to protect minors from sexual abuse, but admitted that some investigations into such allegations had been limited.

  • September 15, 2025

    Social Media Apps Can't Toss Mental Health Suit In Mass Tort

    A California state judge denied a bid from Meta Platforms, Snap and TikTok on Monday to toss a suit from consolidated litigation alleging the companies harm users' mental health, saying a jury can decide if the plaintiff should have been put on notice about her alleged injuries from news articles.

  • September 15, 2025

    Personal Injury Firm Looks To Nix $6.6M Fee Award

    A personal injury law firm is seeking the annulment of a $6.59 million arbitral award issued to its co-counsel in a dispute over fees owed in long-running litigation over a 1983 terrorist bombing in Lebanon, cases that ordered Iran to pay billions of dollars to victims' families.

  • September 15, 2025

    Discord Says Suit Over Abuse Of Girl Must Be Arbitrated

    The messaging platform Discord urged a Texas federal judge to compel arbitration in a suit by a teenage girl who alleges that she was groomed by a child predator there and on the gaming site Roblox, saying Friday that it doesn't matter that she was a minor when she agreed to their terms of service.

  • September 15, 2025

    3 Law Firms Want Ford's 'Thermonuclear' RICO Suit Snuffed

    Knight Law Group LLP, the Altman Law Group and Wirtz Law APC have urged a California federal judge to dismantle Ford Motor Co.'s racketeering lawsuit accusing the firms of overzealous billing and conspiring to dupe unsuspecting clients in product liability and personal injury cases against automakers.

  • September 15, 2025

    Surgical Center, Surgeon Clash Over $75K Settlement At Trial

    Attorneys representing a surgeon and the surgical center where he used to practice each claimed on the first day of trial in Colorado federal court Monday that the other party was the first to breach the terms of a settlement agreement, which nullified their own commitments to the agreement. 

  • September 15, 2025

    Delayed Notice Of $3.2M Verdict Bars Coverage, Insurer Says

    A Florida property owner isn't covered for a $3.2 million judgment entered against it in an underlying personal injury lawsuit, an insurer told a federal court Monday, arguing that the property owner failed to fulfill its reporting obligations and that exclusions in a commercial general liability policy bar coverage.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ex-Airman Sues Iran Over 1996 Khobar Towers Bombing

    A first responder to the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia is using the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to sue the Iranian government, claiming it provided material support to the terrorist group that carried out the bombing, which killed 19 American service members.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ellen DeGeneres Ran Stop Sign And T-Boned Driver, Suit Says

    Emmy Award-winning comedian and former TV host Ellen DeGeneres allegedly ran through a stop sign and T-boned another vehicle two years ago in Southern California, causing the plaintiff serious injuries, according to a civil suit in state court.

  • September 15, 2025

    11th Circ. Told Fla. 'Radioactive' Road Suit Must Be Tossed

    The U.S. government and a fertilizer producer urged the Eleventh Circuit to toss an environmental nonprofit's challenge to the use of radioactive phosphogypsum on a private roadway, arguing the nonprofit lacks standing. 

  • September 15, 2025

    Ga. Jury Sides With Makers In Mattress Injury Case

    After about an hour of deliberation on Monday afternoon, an Atlanta jury found that a mattress manufacturer and a bedding components supplier weren't liable for injuries a woman allegedly incurred when her skin was punctured by a mattress in her husband's tractor-trailer sleeping cabin. 

Expert Analysis

  • How To Accelerate Your Post-Attorney Career Transition

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    Professionals seeking to transition to nonattorney careers may encounter skepticism as nontraditional candidates, but there are opportunities for thought leadership and to leverage speaking and writing to accelerate a post-attorney career transition, say Janet Falk at Falk Communications and Evgeny Efremkin at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Be An Indispensable Associate

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    While law school teaches you to research, write and think critically, it often overlooks the professional skills you will need to make yourself an essential team player when transitioning from a summer to full-time associate, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • NWSL's $5M Player Abuse Deal Shifts Standard For Employers

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    The National Women's Soccer League's recent $5 million settlement addressing players' abuse allegations sends a powerful message to leagues, entertainment entities and employers everywhere that employee safety, accountability and transparency are no longer optional, say attorneys at Michelman & Robinson.

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    Birding Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Observing and documenting birds in their natural habitats fosters patience, sharpens observational skills and provides moments of pure wonder — qualities that foster personal growth and enrich my legal career, says Allison Raley at Arnall Golden.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Leadership To BigLaw

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    The move from government service to private practice can feel like changing one’s identity, but as someone who has left the U.S. Department of Justice twice, I’ve learned that a successful transition requires patience, effort and the realization that the rewards of practicing law don’t come from one particular position, says Richard Donoghue at Pillsbury.

  • In-House Expert Testimony Is Tricky, But Worth Considering

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    Litigation counsel often reject the notion of designating in-house personnel to provide expert opinion testimony at trial, but dismissing them outright can result in a significant missed opportunity, say David Ben-Meir at Ben-Meir Law and Martin Pitha at Lillis Pitha.

  • Tracking Changes To AI Evidence Under Federal Rules

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    As the first quarter of 2025 draws to a close, important changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom are on the horizon, including how to handle evidence that is a product of machine learning, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Law Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield

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    Recent executive orders targeting BigLaw firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.

  • Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind

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    As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.

  • Risks Of Today's Proffer Agreements May Outweigh Benefits

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    Modern-day proffer agreements offer fewer protections to individuals as U.S. attorney's offices take different approaches to information-sharing, so counsel must consider pushing for provisions in such agreements that bar the prosecuting office from sharing information with nonparty government agencies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.

  • How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence

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    As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.

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    Baseball Fantasy Camp Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    With six baseball fantasy experiences under my belt, I've learned time and again that I didn't make the wrong career choice, but I've also learned that baseball lessons are life lessons, and I'm a better lawyer for my time at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, says Scott Felder at Wiley.

  • Opinion

    Airlines Should Follow Treaty On Prompt Crash Payouts

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    In the wake of the recent crash of a Delta Air Lines flight during landing in Toronto, it is vital for air carriers and their insurers to understand how the Montreal Convention's process for immediate passenger compensation can avoid years of costly litigation and reputational damage for companies, says Robert Alpert at International Crisis Response.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigLaw

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    Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.

  • PG&E Win Boosts Employers' Defamation Defense

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    A California appeals court's recent Hearn v. PG&E ruling, reversing a $2 million verdict against PG&E related to an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, provides employers with a stronger defense against defamation claims tied to termination, but also highlights the need for fairness and diligence in internal investigations and communications, say attorneys at Kaufman Dolowich.

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