Someone recently came to me and wanted to file a lawsuit. Fine, I thought. Tell me the facts of the case. After he/she was done reciting the facts of the case, he/she mentioned that he/she had already filed a lawsuit…
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SUV Changes Make Car Drivers Safer
The New York Times is reporting on a study that suggests that design changes to SUVs have made the drivers of cars safer. The auto industry was initially against these changes, but the changes appear to be helping those who…
Two Stories about Children and the Law
Two similar stories here with two different results. The Cupertino Unified School District has been ordered to pay $700,000 to the family of an autistic girl who was assaulted by a teacher. Conversely, a Washington woman who was attacked by…
A Million Little Lawsuits?
I admit to not having read “A Million Little Pieces.” Heck, until the ill-fated call by Oprah Winfrey to Larry King, I had never even heard of the book or the author. Now, I cannot stop hearing about it. And…
Med Mal – Don’t Blame the Lawyers
Sometimes, although quite rarely, I come across an article that I just need to pass on. This is one of those articles. The basic conclusion is something that I have said for years: blaming attorneys for the fake medical malpractice…
A Million Little Lawsuits?
I admit to not having read “A Million Little Pieces.” Heck, until the ill-fated call by Oprah Winfrey to Larry King, I had never even heard of the book or the author. Now, I cannot stop hearing about it. And…
Allstate Prevails in Texas on Hurricane Claims
A judge in Texas has ruled that Allstate does not have to pay for additional living expenses for people who had to move from their homes due to power outages. According to the Houston Chronicle, Allstate only has to pay…
Flood Damaged Cars in California
I previously told you about the potential for cars damaged by Hurricane Katrina to end up in California. Yes, it is happening now. Insurance Commissioner Garamendi has already found seven, and is willing to be next month’s salary that there…
Insurance, Elections and The Initiative Process
The initiative process is spiraling out of control in California. (For those of you who are not in California, we have a process where individuals, in theory, can have a measure placed on the ballot assuming they meet all sorts…
Tort Reform and the fake “Medical Malpractice Crisis”
The Atlanta Injury Law Blog has a great post about the fact that tort reform has not resulted in a decrease in medical malpractice insurance premiums for doctors. I know this will come as a surprise to some people, but…