Massachusetts High Court Revives Contractor Liability Claim Over ‘Half Inch’ Defect July 24, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Whether a half-inch granite protrusion on a crosswalk under repair is sufficient to support a negligent claim is a matter...
Maryland Man Wrongly Imprisoned for 32 Years Gets $2.9M July 7, 2023 By Brian Witte A Maryland board approved $2.9 million in compensation Wednesday for a man who was wrongly imprisoned for 32 years, including...
Massachusetts Town Not Liable for ATV Rider’s Death on Town Land June 27, 2023 A Massachusetts town is immune from liability for the death of an ATV rider who was killed after striking a...
New York Lawmakers Again Pass Wrongful Death Damages Bill. Is Another Veto in Store? June 13, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York lawmakers have again overwhelmingly passed legislation to overhaul the state’s 1847 law that governs damages that can be...
Court Allows Philly Cops Fired Over Facebook Posts to Pursue 1st Amendment Claims June 13, 2023 By Michael Rubinkam A dozen Philadelphia police officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts can pursue a...
Vermont City Reaches Settlement Over Police Use of Force June 5, 2023 The Vermont city of Burlington announced Friday that it has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by...
Plaintiffs ‘Shocked’ as Judge Ends Hartford Police Consent Decree Imposed in 1973 April 20, 2023 By Dave Collins A judge has ended the nearly 50 years of federal oversight of police in Hartford, Connecticut, despite continued concerns the...
Connecticut Woman Shot by Officer Receives $1.1 Million Settlement April 10, 2023 HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) – A Connecticut woman who was seriously injured when a police officer opened fire on her and...
Lawsuit Blames Philadelphia Rowhouse Fire That Killed 12 on City Agency, Lighter Importer March 16, 2023 By Maryclaire Dale The first lawsuit filed over a Christmas tree fire in Philadelphia – which killed 12 members of an extended family...
Delaware County Settles Lawsuit Over Arrest Caught on Video for $25K February 17, 2023 By Randall Chase Delaware officials have agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force and made...