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  April 21, 2021

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Illinois Woman Injured When Fireplace Exploded on Restaurant Patio
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A woman from Lindenhurst, Illinois, is filing suit over a fireplace explosion that took place while she and her husband were dining on a restaurant patio. The incident took place in September 2020 at Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge in Antioch. The lawsuit filed on Friday in Lake County court states that the woman suffered an injury to her Achilles tendon and required surgery because of the incident. The lawsuit against the restaurant seeks at least $50,000 in damages.
Doug T. Graham, The Daily Herald 04/20/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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GEICO Must Pay $2.7M to Injured Bicyclist After Refusing $30K Settlement
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The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that GEICO must pay $2.7 million after it refused to settle a bodily injury claim. The case involves in bicyclist who was injured when she was struck by a driver in February 2012. GEICO, the insurer of the driver who struck the plaintiff, refused to settle the claim for $30,000. Following the high court's ruling, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to order GEICO to pay the jury award in favor of the plaintiff.
Jim Sams, Claims Journal 04/21/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Judge Tentatively Rules Against Former Congresswoman Katie Hill
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A tentative ruling has been issued dismissing a defendant in a "revenge porn" lawsuit filed by former congresswoman Katie Hill. The plaintiff filed suit alleging nude photos of her were published without her permission. In the recent ruling, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yolanda Orozco tentatively approved removing Salem Media Group, the owner of the website RedState.com, as a defendant in the complaint.
Staff Report, MyNewsLA.com 04/20/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Woman Sues After Being Forced to Flee Lyft Through Window
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A California woman has filed a lawsuit against Lyft citing an incident in which a driver locked her in his car. According to the lawsuit, the driver took the plaintiff onto a dark side street without explanation and then locked her in the car. The plaintiff then fled out the window, while the driver attempted to close the window on her. The lawsuit against Lyft comes as the company is facing a "mass tort" lawsuit by dozens of women who allege they were sexually assaulted by drivers.
Ethan Baron, San Jose Mercury News 04/20/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Wrongful Death
 
Baltimore Police Department to Blame for Woman's Death in Chase, Says Lawsuit
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The family of a woman who was killed during a police chase in Baltimore, Maryland, has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore Police Department. The 28-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by a woman fleeing police in a stolen vehicle. According to the lawsuit, the police department gives officers too much discretion in such situations. The lawsuit was filed this week in U.S. District Court.
Justin Fenton and Phil Davis, Baltimore Sun 04/20/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Mother Speaks For First Time About Infant's Death in Daycare Vehicle
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The mother of an infant who died after being left in a vehicle by a Florida daycare worker is speaking publicly for the first time about the loss of her child. "He never took the time to turn around...If he had turned around, it would have made a big difference," said the mother of the man charged in her child's death. This week, the 58-year-old driver was sentenced to a combination of jail time, probation, and restrictions regarding his contact with children. The mother of the child has filed a lawsuit against the driver and the daycare center.
Ken Amaro, First Coast News 04/20/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Law Firm Management
 
Mass Tort Update: Litigations to Follow in 2021
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As a follow-up to the previously published "Mass Torts to Keep an Eye on in 2021," we revisit four mass tort litigations and their current status. The legal system continues to push forward despite the ongoing challenges presented by the global pandemic and many are hopeful the pace at which the court systems operate will slowly return to normal.
Elizabeth DiNardo, Esq., Associate Counsel, Counsel Financial 04/21/2021   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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