Texas House Passes Pandemic Liability Protection Act
More Emerging Litigation Claims and Demands from COVID-19
More often than not, liability coverage and how the courts interpret insurance policies often reflect current social mores and norms. As the dynamics around domestic households and partnerships continue to evolve, who...more
In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michele Salvemini alleges exposure to asbestos while working as a marine engineer and shipyard mechanical worker on various merchant and U.S. Navy ships from 1974 to 2007. During this...more
On February 4, 2025, New York’s Senate introduced the Grieving Families Act, a proposed amendment to the state’s wrongful death statute (the “Proposed Act”). This is the Legislature’s fourth attempt to amend the wrongful...more
On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York vetoed, for a third time, the Grieving Families Act (“Act”), a significant bipartisan legislative proposal in New York aimed at reforming the state’s wrongful death...more
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct is one of the most devastating experiences anyone can endure. In Florida, the law provides a pathway for families to seek justice and financial compensation...more
Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups discuss a bill introduced in Georgia that aims to rein in “nuclear” verdicts that juries award in tort cases in Georgia’s courts....more
There are several types of circumstances that can result in a wrongful death claim being filed in California, and one or more family members of the person who died could receive damages from the individual or organization...more
On January 30, 2025, a tragic midair collision near Washington, DC, resulted in multiple fatalities, including residents from Delaware and surrounding areas. The crash, involving an American Airlines regional passenger jet...more
On January 23, 2025, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision in King v R. This tragic case highlights critical lessons for employers, emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability, adherence to...more
In Perkins v. United States, Plaintiff Tristan Perkins sued the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”) for her mother Geraldine Perkins’ (“Decedent”) alleged wrongful death due to asbestos exposure. Alleging...more
Accident investigations are essential for determining cause(s), assigning liability, and improving public safety. In Florida, where bustling roads, recreational boating, and tourism create dynamic environments, the role of...more
On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in the case of Gauthier vs. Total Quality Logistics, leaving the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals intact. This means that freight...more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently vetoed Senate Bill S8485B, commonly known as the “Grieving Families Act”, for the third straight year. The Act continues to seek the expansion of compensable damages in wrongful...more
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
For the third straight year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the “Grieving Families Act,” which would have updated New York’s wrongful death law for the first time in over 175 years....more
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Central District of California - Decedent David L. Dunlavey worked as a pipefitter and steamfitter from 1967 to 2006 — including time spent around 1970 working as a...more
Over the past 30 years, the Michigan legislature has enacted several tort reform laws affecting medical malpractice, wrongful death and other personal injury cases. The goals of these reform laws, and particularly those...more
Pennsylvania law allows verdict winners in cases involving property damage, bodily injury, or death to request delay damages from the liable defendants. Delay damages are awarded for the period starting one year after initial...more
Court: Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division Two - Plaintiff Steven Watts filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Alameda County, California naming 36 defendants who were alleged to have...more
If a loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A related option is a successful negotiation that results in no wrongful death lawsuit needing to be filed....more
In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that TikTok could be held liable in a wrongful death suit stemming from the “Blackout Challenge” — a disturbing trend promoted through the...more
The trucking industry recently received 450 million reasons to pay closer attention to best practices for trailer safety and the business relationships involving trailer use. On September 5, 2024, plaintiffs suing trailer...more
When you need to seek justice for a loved one’s tragic and untimely death, it is important to have a team of experienced professionals on your side. This includes not only a wrongful death attorney in Florida but also experts...more
If you’ve lost a loved one too soon and a corporation is to blame, it can be hard to accept what has happened. Far too often, corporations put their profits before people’s safety—whether this means selling dangerous...more
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana — in Ragusa v. Louisiana Insurance Guarantee Association (October 8) — weighed in whether the state’s LIGA statutes violated the Louisiana Supreme Court rule that...more