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Today we follow up on our previous post about the number of civil trials in Tennessee and we concentrate on the number of trials in Tennessee personal injury, wrongful death and other tort cases. Therefore, the total number of tort trials that year was 337. MORE
“Guido Calabresi Lauded at His Final Torts Class”: Yale Law School has published this report MORE
In my torts class, I teach defamation and often discuss the California retraction law. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Media Politics Torts MORE
A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday issued a limited ruling on the Federal Tort Claims Act’s judgment bar. The post Unanimous court issues limited ruling on judgment bar in Federal Tort Claims Act appeared first on SCOTUSblog. MORE
Columns Criminal law Politics TortsBelow is my column in The Hill on the new lawsuit against Seattle for its allowing the establishment of an autonomous zone within the city called CHOP. MORE
The recent reported discovery by Riggle of a surveillance camera raises some interesting criminal and tort dimensions to a divorce that seems to be snowballing out of control. If true, the conduct would constitute both criminal and tort violations. ” Bizarre Criminal law Torts MORE
There is a novel comparison that could be drawn to the tort of “loss of chance” in the failure to diagnose diseases. Such torts are allowed even where there was less than a fifty percent chance of survival. Animals Society Torts MORE
jean carroll federal tort Justice department lawsuit litigation misconduct sexual assaultThe Justice Department says the issue has less to do with Trump's "crude" language than whether his actions were carried out in performance of his presidential duties. MORE
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas argued Monday that the high court should have agreed to hear an appeal by a West Point cadet to… MORE
Verdicts & Settlements act case college court case court documents dorm dorm rooms families Indiana University IU judge judgment legislation moldy conditions parents residence hall Ruling school students tort claims act universityParents upset over judge's ruling. MORE
These cases often involve both criminal and tort cases. Bizarre Criminal law TortsWe have previously discussed the criminal and civil liability of those posing as doctors. Alcalira Jimenez De Rodriguez, 56, follows a familiar pattern in doing cosmetic surgeries without a license. MORE
The truth is mass torts and class action lawsuits actually have quite a bit in common. Lawsuits & Litigation class action Class Action Lawsuits class action suit class actions lawsuits mass tort mass tort lawsuits mass tort suits MORE
I have taught medical malpractice as part of my torts course for decades but I have never seen anything quite like this. Bizarre TortsDr. Scott Green is accused of appearing in Sacramental Superior Court for a trial of a traffic violation during a surgery. MORE
In the prior column , I noted that under tort law a dog is afforded (at most) “one free bite” before strict liability applies. Alternatively, this could be a matter for the Federal Tort Claims Act as a personal injury occurring on federal property. Animals Bizarre Torts MORE
He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession. Animals Bizarre Criminal law Torts MORE
Criminal law TortsWe previously discussed the shooting of Andrew Brown, 42, one of a number of recent police shootings sparking protests. The body camera footage has now been released with a decision not to charge any officer. MORE
Federal law gives the Environmental Protection Agency, not federal courts, the authority to regulate greenhouse emissions in the United States, a federal appeals court ruled… MORE
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nestle and Cargill on Monday in a lawsuit claiming the chocolate makers aided and abetted child slavery on African cocoa farms, reversing a ruling that allowed the claims to proceed under the Alien Tort Statute MORE
Everything's Bigger In Texas : Including tort liability after absolutely nutty abortion bill signed into law. There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch : Unless you work at Ropes & Gray! MORE
Of course, this is probably why states around the country have enacted things like Tort Claims Acts which are written in favor of government entities and whose sole purpose is to limit liability and protect government employees and the departments they work for. MORE
Bizarre Criminal law TortsWe have been discussing curious Covid-related offenses this year, but a Wisconsin controversy raises a particularly challenging such question. MORE
’Tis the season for the Christmas tort. Thus, each year we gather for the posting of the annual list of Christmas torts and crimes. This year’s Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center had its own inter-species tort when an owl was found in a tree driven from upstate New York. MORE
However, this is now a defamation action which could present significant challenges based on the elements for the tort. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Criminal law Torts MORE
In my torts class, we discuss sports torts and defenses. TortsOne of those issues is the common inclusion of waivers and binding arbitration language on the back of tickets in microscopic type. That issue came up in an interesting case involving the Chicago Cubs. MORE
Indeed, he would likely be protected from tort liability. The mere fact that Bigan saw Yania in a position of peril in the water imposed upon him no legal, although a moral, obligation or duty to go to his rescue unless Bigan was legally responsible, in whole or in part, for placing Yania in the perilous position: Restatement, Torts, § 314. Cf: Restatement, Torts, § 322. Bizarre Constitutional Law Free Speech International Torts MORE
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Michigan college student is unable to proceed with a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit against two federal officers who tackled him after mistaking him for a fugitive in 2014. MORE
Media Politics TortsI previously wrote about the defamation claims filed by former Rep. Katie Hill has lost a lawsuit against her husband and a variety of other people, including the Daily Mail for reporting on her sex scandal involving a former aide. MORE
Bizarre TortsWe previously discussed the defamation lawsuit brought by Major League Baseball Umpire Joe West against former catcher Paul Lo Duca after Lo Duca suggested that West took loans of a hot car in exchange for a more generous strike zone. MORE
There is a tragic case out of Omaha that has led to a notable decision over tort liability for psychiatrists. Regents of University of California , which I teach in my torts class. Criminal law Torts MORE
In celebration of Thanksgiving, I give you our annual Turkey Torts of civil and criminal cases that add liability to libations on this special day (with past cases at the bottom). Indeed, the torts and crimes recorded this year seem painfully reminiscent of this loathsome year. MORE
The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. I expect to be teaching this case next year in my torts class when we deal with defamation. Constitutional Law Media Politics Torts MORE
This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, when religious groups are subject to state-law tort claims and whether a federal agency that enacted a new fishing regulation should have taken into account a pair of early. MORE
Conferences/Symposia Mass Torts MDLsThe Spring 2021 Unavailability Civil Procedure Workshop resumes this Tuesday, March 2, at 3:00pm ET / 2:00pm CT / 1:00pm MT / 12:00pm PT. Beth Burch will discuss Multi-District Litigation. Hope to see folks there! MORE
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In the first Brazilian climate tort case, the MPF calculated the climate damage owed due to years of deforestation in an unprecedented way. The petition opens the door for tort-based climate claims in Brazil. By Maria Antonia Tigre *. Brazilian Amazon. MORE
Civil Rights Federal Tort Claims Act Grand Rapids jaicomo james king Police misconduct police-brutalityThe U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a severe loss to James King, a Michigan man who was brutalized by Grand Rapids police officers who mistook him for a fugitive. MORE
The settlement of a suit over the lead singer of Soundgarden's death and the passage of legislation giving Missouri businesses a coronavirus liability shield lead Law360's Tort Report, which compiles recent personal injury and medical malpractice news that may have flown under the radar MORE
Featured Article News & Politics hb 19 house bill 19 leach liability sb 207 scoggin Texas texas trucking texas watch Tort reform truckingThe bill would make it substantially more difficult to file a lawsuit against negligent transportation companies. MORE
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’Tis the season for the Christmas tort. Thus, each year we gather for the posting of the annual list of Christmas torts and crimes. This year’s Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center had its own inter-species tort when an owl was found in a tree driven from upstate New York.
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A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday issued a limited ruling on the Federal Tort Claims Act’s judgment bar. The post Unanimous court issues limited ruling on judgment bar in Federal Tort Claims Act appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
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The settlement of a suit over the lead singer of Soundgarden's death and the passage of legislation giving Missouri businesses a coronavirus liability shield lead Law360's Tort Report, which compiles recent personal injury and medical malpractice news that may have flown under the radar
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In the first Brazilian climate tort case, the MPF calculated the climate damage owed due to years of deforestation in an unprecedented way. The petition opens the door for tort-based climate claims in Brazil. By Maria Antonia Tigre *. Brazilian Amazon.
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Today we follow up on our previous post about the number of civil trials in Tennessee and we concentrate on the number of trials in Tennessee personal injury, wrongful death and other tort cases. Therefore, the total number of tort trials that year was 337.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas argued Monday that the high court should have agreed to hear an appeal by a West Point cadet to…
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Federal law gives the Environmental Protection Agency, not federal courts, the authority to regulate greenhouse emissions in the United States, a federal appeals court ruled…
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The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Michigan college student is unable to proceed with a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit against two federal officers who tackled him after mistaking him for a fugitive in 2014.
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MAY 21, 2021
Featured Article News & Politics hb 19 house bill 19 leach liability sb 207 scoggin Texas texas trucking texas watch Tort reform truckingThe bill would make it substantially more difficult to file a lawsuit against negligent transportation companies.
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The recent reported discovery by Riggle of a surveillance camera raises some interesting criminal and tort dimensions to a divorce that seems to be snowballing out of control. If true, the conduct would constitute both criminal and tort violations. ” Bizarre Criminal law Torts
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There is a novel comparison that could be drawn to the tort of “loss of chance” in the failure to diagnose diseases. Such torts are allowed even where there was less than a fifty percent chance of survival. Animals Society Torts
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However, this is now a defamation action which could present significant challenges based on the elements for the tort. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Criminal law Torts
JonathanTurley
MARCH 21, 2021
The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. I expect to be teaching this case next year in my torts class when we deal with defamation. Constitutional Law Media Politics Torts
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Conferences/Symposia Mass Torts MDLsThe Spring 2021 Unavailability Civil Procedure Workshop resumes this Tuesday, March 2, at 3:00pm ET / 2:00pm CT / 1:00pm MT / 12:00pm PT. Beth Burch will discuss Multi-District Litigation. Hope to see folks there!
JonathanTurley
MAY 13, 2021
He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession. Animals Bizarre Criminal law Torts
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Criminal law TortsWe previously discussed the shooting of Andrew Brown, 42, one of a number of recent police shootings sparking protests. The body camera footage has now been released with a decision not to charge any officer.
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Civil Rights Federal Tort Claims Act Grand Rapids jaicomo james king Police misconduct police-brutalityThe U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a severe loss to James King, a Michigan man who was brutalized by Grand Rapids police officers who mistook him for a fugitive.
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In the prior column , I noted that under tort law a dog is afforded (at most) “one free bite” before strict liability applies. Alternatively, this could be a matter for the Federal Tort Claims Act as a personal injury occurring on federal property. Animals Bizarre Torts
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I have taught medical malpractice as part of my torts course for decades but I have never seen anything quite like this. Bizarre TortsDr. Scott Green is accused of appearing in Sacramental Superior Court for a trial of a traffic violation during a surgery.
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DECEMBER 31, 2020
Bizarre Criminal law TortsWe have been discussing curious Covid-related offenses this year, but a Wisconsin controversy raises a particularly challenging such question.
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Indeed, he would likely be protected from tort liability. The mere fact that Bigan saw Yania in a position of peril in the water imposed upon him no legal, although a moral, obligation or duty to go to his rescue unless Bigan was legally responsible, in whole or in part, for placing Yania in the perilous position: Restatement, Torts, § 314. Cf: Restatement, Torts, § 322. Bizarre Constitutional Law Free Speech International Torts
JonathanTurley
MARCH 25, 2021
In my torts class, we discuss sports torts and defenses. TortsOne of those issues is the common inclusion of waivers and binding arbitration language on the back of tickets in microscopic type. That issue came up in an interesting case involving the Chicago Cubs.
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
In my torts class, I teach defamation and often discuss the California retraction law. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Media Politics Torts
JonathanTurley
MARCH 14, 2021
These cases often involve both criminal and tort cases. Bizarre Criminal law TortsWe have previously discussed the criminal and civil liability of those posing as doctors. Alcalira Jimenez De Rodriguez, 56, follows a familiar pattern in doing cosmetic surgeries without a license.
JonathanTurley
MAY 3, 2021
Columns Criminal law Politics TortsBelow is my column in The Hill on the new lawsuit against Seattle for its allowing the establishment of an autonomous zone within the city called CHOP.
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Media Politics TortsI previously wrote about the defamation claims filed by former Rep. Katie Hill has lost a lawsuit against her husband and a variety of other people, including the Daily Mail for reporting on her sex scandal involving a former aide.
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MARCH 10, 2021
There is a tragic case out of Omaha that has led to a notable decision over tort liability for psychiatrists. Regents of University of California , which I teach in my torts class. Criminal law Torts
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Bizarre TortsWe previously discussed the defamation lawsuit brought by Major League Baseball Umpire Joe West against former catcher Paul Lo Duca after Lo Duca suggested that West took loans of a hot car in exchange for a more generous strike zone.
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Of course, this is probably why states around the country have enacted things like Tort Claims Acts which are written in favor of government entities and whose sole purpose is to limit liability and protect government employees and the departments they work for.
AboveTheLaw
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Everything's Bigger In Texas : Including tort liability after absolutely nutty abortion bill signed into law. There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch : Unless you work at Ropes & Gray!
Law 360
JUNE 17, 2021
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nestle and Cargill on Monday in a lawsuit claiming the chocolate makers aided and abetted child slavery on African cocoa farms, reversing a ruling that allowed the claims to proceed under the Alien Tort Statute
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 26, 2021
This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, when religious groups are subject to state-law tort claims and whether a federal agency that enacted a new fishing regulation should have taken into account a pair of early.
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jean carroll federal tort Justice department lawsuit litigation misconduct sexual assaultThe Justice Department says the issue has less to do with Trump's "crude" language than whether his actions were carried out in performance of his presidential duties.
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