Monday, March 28, 2016

Federal Medical Malpratice "Reform" bill is, as of now, off the agenda

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The federal med mal bill being considered by the House Judiciary Committee was (at least temporarily) derailed, surprisingly, because of the...
Friday, March 18, 2016

Indiana Product Liability Act's Statute of Repose Found Unconstitutional For Asbestos Cases

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West Virginia Legislatively Recognizes the Learned Intermediary Doctrine as a Product-Liability Defense

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On February 26, West Virginia became the 38th state to adopt the learned intermediary doctrine when Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed SB 15 ...
Thursday, March 10, 2016

Indiana House Judiciary Committee approves increase to med mal damages cap -- UPDATED: Legislature approves cap increase, with one important change

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Good news for victims of medical malpractice in Indiana....  The House Judiciary Committee, 11-1, approved a $400,000 increase in the med m...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Play Ball! Some thoughts on torts and baseball

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Baseball fans are eagerly awaiting the beginning of a new season.  But, with a new season, we also get the renewed debate regarding sa...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The most cited law review articles of the last 25 years

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Professor Ted Sichelman (University of San Diego School of Law) has published an interesting list of the most cited tort related law review ...
Thursday, February 25, 2016

Illinois Supreme Court abolishes "public duty rule"

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As you probably know the so-called “public duty rule" is a label given to the principle upon which courts base decisions holding  that ...
Sunday, February 14, 2016

Iowa Supreme Court rejects notion that malpractice plaintiff has to show actual innocence in order to support claim against former criminal defense lawyer

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In a many jurisdictions, a convicted criminal defendant who wants to recover for malpractice against his or her former lawyer has to obtain...
Friday, February 12, 2016

Maryland legislature to consider bill that would eliminate trial by jury in malpractice cases that result in injury to newborns

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According to the PopTort, Maryland, hospitals are pushing a bill that targets catastrophically-injured newborns. The legislation – which i...

Proposed bill would eliminate the gun manufacturer immunity

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Legislation recently proposed by several U.S. lawmakers seeks to remove the controversial immunity that has protected gun manufacturers and ...