Latest Personal Injury Law News

Sisters of doctor who died in chimney drop their lawsuit
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 10:27 pm Filed under Wrongful death lawsuit

A wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the sisters of a Bakersfield doctor who died while attempting to crawl down the chimney of her estranged boyfriend's home has been dismissed, marking the latest turn in a bizarre case that quickly made national news 2 1/2 years ago. [News Source]

Employee lawsuit against Burbank Home Depot is settled
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 9:41 pm Filed under Discrimination lawsuit

A discrimination lawsuit filed by a former manager of a Home Depot in Burbank against the company was settled earlier this month, court records show. [News Source]

Mayor Rob Ford tells Sun News Network taxpayers won’t be covering his legal bills
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 8:20 pm Filed under Libel lawsuit

With his legal woes behind him, Mayor Rob Ford was asked Tuesday if the numerous close calls had him “scared straight” when it comes to following the rules. Speaking in a rare one-on-one interview, Ford told Sun News Network: “There’s not a more honest politician than I am … People want me to change — what do you want me to change into, a left-winger and become a tax-and-spend socialist? That’ll ... [News Source]

Zipcar to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit Tied to Planned Avis Deal
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 6:28 pm Filed under Shareholder lawsuit

Zipcar to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit Tied to Planned Avis Deal [News Source]

EEOC files discrimination suit against transportation firm
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 6:25 pm Filed under Discrimination lawsuit

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Tuesday that it filed a lawsuit against Prestige Transportation Service for hiring discrimination. [News Source]

Multiple fans planning lawsuit against NASCAR following crash at Daytona
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 6:22 pm Filed under Accident lawsuit

Matt Morgan, the Orlando-based lawyer for the fans, said at a news conference Tuesday than any suit would focus on the safety fence used along the track at Daytona International Speedway. [News Source]

Court dismisses portion of condo lawsuit alleging age discrimination
Tuesday February 26th 2013, 6:09 pm Filed under Discrimination lawsuit

A Passaic County Superior Court judge has dismissed the age discrimination portion of a lawsuit brought on by a condominium community that was negatively impacted by the municipality’s revaluation. [News Source]