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Premises Liability – Fall down stairs at resort results in injuries, death

A $950,000 settlement was reached in Virginia Beach Circuit Court for a fatal fall down stairs at a resort, citing premises liability negligence. The post Premises Liability – Fall...

Why Landlords Face Liability for Unsafe Staircases and Walkways

Unsafe staircases and poorly maintained walkways can put both tenants and visitors at risk of serious injuries. After suffering a fall caused by unsafe property conditions, many pe...

Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse

A delivery driver in Richmond settled for $950,000 after injuries from a porch decking collapse led to cervical disc fusion and lasting impairments. The post Premises Liability – D...

Daubert Standard-Damages Cap

Walter McGuinness died after falling down the basement stairs in his home shortly after painters employed by Treider Industries removed the stairway handrail while performing inter...

7 Everyday Incidents That Can Spark Unexpected Liability Claims

Operating a business involves a constant stream of interactions. We open our doors to the ... Read more

ARE YOU IN GOOD HANDS? Allstate Stands Victorious Against Vicarious Liability Claims

Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement

A $1 million settlement was reached in a Virginia dog bite injury case involving a left tibial plateau fracture and disputed liability. The post Premises Liability- Dog bite injury...

A ‘widow-maker’: Structural failure in NYC likely to trigger legal battles

Once the immediate safety concerns are addressed, the flurry of claims begin in a case like the East 42nd Street conversion project, construction lawyers said.

Landlord Harmed by Before/After Repair Photos Wins New Trial Over Negligence Claim

Photographs showing a staircase before and after repairs should not have been allowed as evidence in a negligence claim against a landlord, the Connecticut Appellate Court has rule...

Designing Planned Community Documents to Reduce Defect Litigation Exposure

A recent Wall Street Journal article (“Home Builders Are Getting Buried in Claims of Shoddy Construction”) highlighted the growing wave of construction defect litigation facing hom...

Negligent Security Lawsuit Filed Against Apartment Management Company After Resident Shot Outside Philadelphia Building

The Victims' Recovery Law Center Secured Civil Financial Accountability for a Shooting Victim Whose Case Five Other Firms Turned Away - Demonstrating What Residential Negligent Sec...

Ohio Casualty says Zurich must defend landlord in slip-and-fall case

Ohio Casualty says its tenders to Zurich went ignored as its costs climbed

Can You Sue if You Are Assaulted in a Parking Garage or Apartment Complex?

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were 6.6 million violent victimizations in the United States in 2022. Assaults can occur in places like parking garages, parkin...

Seven-Figure Settlement Secured for Apartment Shooting Victim After Five Law Firms Declined the Case

The Victims' Recovery Law Center Explains How Civil Litigation Provides a Path to Financial Accountability Independent of Criminal Outcomes

Palisades sues Ryobi maker to recover $352K after battery fire

A basement battery fire just turned into a federal product liability fight worth $352K

Slip-and-Fall Injuries Can Become Serious Cases When Businesses Ignore Known Hazards

A fall inside a business deserves closer legal review when a visible, repeated, or uncorrected hazard caused the injury. Wet entry mats with curled edges, cooler drips, dim stairwe...

New York sues owner of Southampton mansion over construction accident

An oceanfront Meadow Lane estate that once starred in Showtime’s “Billions” is facing off-screen drama over a 2023 incident. The New York State Insurance Fund filed a lawsuit again...

Negligence-Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

Khouri was injured at a retail pharmacy after multiple beverage bottles fell from a cooler shelf, striking him and causing him to fall. The post Negligence-Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loq...

Enhancing safety standards and liability management for local commercial properties

Looking after a commercial building is a massive financial and legal puzzle. If you own or manage a business premise, you can’t just focus on the front doors and office […] The pos...

Georgia Brokers and Agents Alarmed After Court Ruling Expands Liability for Them

Georgia insurance brokers and agents are sounding the alarm—and perhaps checking their own errors and omissions coverage—after a recent state appeals court ruling opened the door f...

Litigation Trends to Watch: Lawsuits Strike at Parking Lot Fines, Third-Party Wage Practices and Surveillance Cameras

Class actions are surging over fines issued by parking facilities that use license plate readers.       

The Sidewalk Is the Lab: Hard Things, Round Three

How Everyday Customer Interactions Can Create Unexpected Liability for Local Businesses

Step into any brick-and-mortar shop on a rainy Tuesday morning. Customers are shaking out wet umbrellas, chatting amiably with the The post How Everyday Customer Interactions Can C...

Court hands general contractor a win in paralyzed framer's OSHA negligence claim

$1M workers' comp wasn't the end of it – what happened next will sharpen every GC contract