Schlagwort-Archive: California

ILR: Judge Rebukes 2 Lawyers Profiting From U.S. Disability Law

New York Times | 2013 The lawyers drafted the lawsuits by the dozens, claiming that local businesses had violated federal law by not providing access to people with disabilities – and generating thousands of dollars per case in legal fees … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Ruling over bumper-car injury supports amusement park

The California Supreme Court says riders can’t sue over injuries stemming from the inherent nature of the attraction. ‚Those who voluntarily join in these activities also voluntarily take on their minor inherent risks,‘ the court says. SAN FRANCISCO — The … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Calif. man shot in face by alleged burglar sued for shooting back

A California man retaliated after an alleged burglar shot him in the head — and got sued for it. Samuel Cutrufelli, 31, allegedly broke into 90-year-old Jay Leone’s house and shot him in the jaw. Leone fired back at Cutrufelli, … Weiterlesen

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Most Ridiculous Lawsuits: Resident files $1.7B claim with City Hall

DOWNTOWN — What is the value of human health? Denise Barton has a number: $1.7 billion, plus another $1.7 million every month thereafter. Barton, known amongst City Council regulars for her detailed reports during public comment periods, filed a claim … Weiterlesen

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Most Ridiculours Lawsuits: Botched Facebook IPO Spawns Botched Lawsuit With Wrong Plaintiff

The lawyers at Johnson & Weaver were lightning-quick to accuse Facebook and its underwriters of a multitude of errors after the social-networking giant’s botched initial public offering on May 18. Only there was a problem, a big one: The law firm … Weiterlesen

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HOUGH AND HOUSTON: U.S. needs more jobs, not more lawsuits

Legal Reform News Daily 09/2012: Politically, California and Texas are worlds apart. Despite their blue state, red state ideological differences, the residents within those states share the common goals of robust job creation and a vibrant economy. The stories of … Weiterlesen

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Warning! Delicious, Spreadable Chocolate Is Not Health Food!

Parents, be forewarned: there’s a terrible danger out there. Delicious, sweet, spreadable chocolate is available for purchase in your supermarkets, but it’s NOT healthy for your kids! Who would have thought?!? But ignorance is bliss — very bliss — and in … Weiterlesen

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Will New Statewide Class Actions Against Wal-Mart Pass The Supreme Court’s Dukes Test?

American Lawyer | Nov 02, 2011:  The U.S. Supreme Court may have stopped a nationwide gender discrimination class action against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., but it didn’t stop the plaintiffs‘ lawyers. Last week they filed two statewide class actions in California … Weiterlesen

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