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Nikki Minaj’s Mother Files Lawsuit After Hit and Run
Nikki Minaj’s mother, Carol Miraj, has filed a lawsuit against the man that she says struck Minaj’s father and then drove off without rendering aid or calling police. Robert Minaj died in a Long Island hospital days after. Charles Polevich was later arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving… Read More »
School Hit With Chicken Nugget Lawsuit
For some reason, chicken nuggets have been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons. One man filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s after he said he bit into a McNugget and found a bone. The resulting damage to his teeth was extensive. Obviously, McNuggets are not supposed to have bones. In fact, all… Read More »
A Look at Historic Settlement in George Floyd Case
George Floyd was the name that inspired weeks of social unrest in the United States. The video of a white police officer kneeling on a black man’s neck for eight minutes was widely distributed on social media and then in the press. The man responsible for the death has yet to be brought to… Read More »
COVID-19 Liability Protections for Nursing Homes Drafted
The new COVID-19 liability protections legislation for businesses is about to make its way to the Governor’s desk. The much-anticipated legislation will prevent businesses from being held liable in personal injury lawsuits. While the legislation struck fear into the hearts of anyone who took the virus seriously and personal injury lawyers, it doesn’t look… Read More »
Did The Government Cover Up Rodman Dam Dangers?
An attorney is claiming that both local and federal governments knew about serious dangers concerning the controversial Rodman Dam. The attorney was able to recover documents related to inspections of the dam dating back to 2017. This attorney contracted an engineering firm to inspect the dam itself. According to the federal government, the dam… Read More »
Exploding Takata Airbag Results in New Lawsuit Against Mercedes
The name “Takata” is now synonymous with the exploding airbags that have a death total of nearly 30 people and counting. The issue was related to the inflator which used a chemical explosion to inflate the airbag rapidly. However, the chemicals could degrade, especially in certain climates. This could result in the explosion being… Read More »
Family of Student Sues Christian Academy After PE Mishap
The family of a former South Florida Christian Academy student filed a lawsuit against the school after their son suffered a severe spinal injury during a PE class. The student isn’t named in the complaint. The lawsuit was filed by his father who alleges that a lack of supervision during the PE class directly… Read More »
Woman Who Suffered Spinal Injury Has Case Dismissed By Judge
A woman who suffered severe spinal injuries while skydiving has had her case dismissed by a judge. The court ruled that the woman and her attorneys had not brought any issue of negligence before the court or failed to prove that the sky diving company had committed any negligence that contributed to the woman’s… Read More »
Jet Skier Sues Waterboat Driver After Waves Cause Injury
If you run over a jet skier with your speed boat, you can certainly be sued for any injury you cause. But what about when your speed boat approaches too closely to a jet skier, and the waves resulting from pass cause injury? Just such a boating accident lawsuit is about to play out… Read More »
What Constitutes “Pain and Suffering Damages” in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
All personal injury lawsuits are based on three components. The first is that the plaintiff must establish that the defendant owed them a duty of care. The plaintiff must then show how the defendant neglected or violated that duty of care. Finally, injuries must result from the failure to render the duty of care…. Read More »