EQUINE NEGLIGENCE claims relating to injuries from horse stumble properly rejected on summary judgment… Halligan affirmed. [Read more…]
IME, psychological evaluation, physical exam
IME: Defendant’s motion for IME in form of psychological evaluation granted subject to requirements… IME in form of physical exam denied… Linneweber. [Read more…]
Class settlement, 1/3 fees of $4.3 million settlement
CLASS SETTLEMENT: 1/3 attorney fees of $4.3 million settlement of hospital data breach class action properly awarded… Parker affirmed. [Read more…]
Student travel, COVID disruption refunds
STUDENT TRAVEL: Claims of breach of contract for failing to provide full refunds for trips that were disrupted by COVID properly rejected on summary judgment… Cavan/Watters affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Defense verdict, med-mal, sudden cardiac death
VERDICT: Defense, medical-malpractice, sudden cardiac death. [Read more…]
Class certification, subdivision “bad dirt”
CLASS CERTIFICATION granted in subdivision “bad dirt” suit against developers… $3,440,000 settlement with engineers… Souza, Todd. [Read more…]
Insurance, $37,500 fees, delayed policy limits
INSURANCE: $37,500 fees at 25% (downward from 1/3 contingency) awarded on delayed acceptance of $250,000 UM limits demand for attempted kidnap injuries, $16,312.50 prejudgment interest… Souza. [Read more…]
$1,344,214.79 default judgment, horse bucking injuries
DEFAULT: $1,344,214.79 Default Judgment not set aside as registered agent was aware of contents of Complaint and Summons and no explanation for failure of Defendant to timely respond… Ohman. [Read more…]
$525,977 bench judgment, DUI MVA
BENCH JUDGMENT: $525,977.05 for 2 Plaintiffs with infant in vehicle struck by DUI Defendant running stop sign… Harris. [Read more…]
Insurance, surreptitious shower recording of minor
INSURANCE: Coverage of surreptitious shower recording of minor excluded “sexual misconduct,” insurer had no duty to defend against civil claims resulting in $500,000 consent judgment… Fehr affirmed. [Read more…]