Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New study on the possible effects of energy drinks on children

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As you may remember, about two years ago there was a lot of discussion on whether "energy" (highly caffeinated) drinks are harmful...

Podcast on the Takata airbag cases that have settled confidentially

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Go here to listen to a Bloomberg law four minute interview on the Takata airbag cases that have settled confidentially

Honda Failed to Report 1,789 Auto Injuries and Deaths to NHTSA

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Read the full story here .

Comment on the NFL concussion claims settlement

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Over at Mass Tort Profs , Prof. Howie Erichson (Fordham) analyzes the NFL concussion settlement. He's not in favor. Thanks to the Tor...

Criticism of GM's compensation fund

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Here is a comment criticizing GM's compensation fund (administered by Kenneth Feinberg), which claims the Fund has approved only 79 of ...
Monday, November 10, 2014

Video Quiz: Assumption of the risk?

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You may remember my discussion of the case involving a claim against the Kansas City Royals' mascot for hitting a fan with a flying hot ...

Video Quiz: who is negligent and what percentage of fault would you assign?

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If you can't see the video below, go here . If an ad appears on the screen, click on top right hand x to delete it.  

California Proposition 46 is defeated

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I recently posted a few comments and links on the debate over California Proposition 46, an initiative to, among other things, raise the cap...

South Carolina Supreme Court recognizes the right of a beneficiary of a will or trust to sue a lawyer for malpractice

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About ten days ago, in a case called Fabian v. Lindsay, the South Carolina Supreme Court recognized a cause of action, in both tort and cont...
Monday, November 3, 2014

Podcast on Georgia case regarding parents liability for negligence in handling child's use of social media

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A few days ago, I reported on a recent case in which the Georgia Appellate Court held that parents could be held liable for failing to super...