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Category Archives: Personal Injury
Jhene Aiko Sued For Rear-End Collision
A California woman has reportedly filed a personal injury traffic accident lawsuit against Jhene Aiko for allegedly rear-ending her car in an incident that took place in 2022. The “Back to the Streets” singer was involved in a car crash in July of that year. The plaintiff contends that the accident, which occurred in… Read More »
Man Wins $7.7M After Vehicle is Struck by Loose Tire
An Oakland County jury awarded a Brighton man $7.7 million in compensation for injuries he suffered in 2018 when his vehicle was struck by a loose truck tire on Interstate 96. The trial lasted 15 days and the jury deliberated for about 1½ hours before returning the verdict. The 8-person jury unanimously found Lower… Read More »
Defenses to Slip and Fall Lawsuits in California
Everyone, but especially proprietors, owes their guests a duty of care to ensure that their premises are safe for invitees. Companies that invite members of the public onto their premises for their financial gain owe those invitees the highest duty of care. If you are someone who recently slipped and fell in a supermarket,… Read More »
Different Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits
Premises liability lawsuits are a type of personal injury lawsuit that seeks to hold a property owner liable for injuries sustained on their property. There are several different types of premises liability lawsuits, but most of these lawsuits involve some element of foreseeability in order to prove negligence. In other words, the property owner… Read More »
Appellate Court Overturns $20 Million Verdict in Dog Bite Lawsuit
An appellate court overturned a decision after a San Luis Obispo County jury awarded $20.8 million to an elderly woman injured and the family of a man killed in a 2016 Grover Beach dog attack lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, on December 12, 2016, dogs belonging to a Grover Beach officer chewed through a… Read More »
Federal Judge Says Apple “Likely Negligent” in AirTags Stalking Lawsuit
A San Francisco-based federal judge recently said he believes that Apple was “likely negligent” in its design of the AirTags tracking product. This signals that the judge is likely leaning toward not dismissing the case, as per Apple’s request. The class-action lawsuit was brought on behalf of victims who say that Apple’s product empowered… Read More »
California Jail Faces 6th Wrongful Death Lawsuit Since 2021
The family of a man who died by suicide at the Monterey County Jail has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county and the jail. It is the 6th such wrongful death lawsuit filed against the jail since March of 2021. An attorney representing the family said the death of the 47-year-old inmate… Read More »
Family Alleges Delays in Receiving Care Led to Catastrophic Birth Injuries
A California family has filed a birth injury lawsuit against a hospital after their child was left with extensive and permanent brain damage. The family contends that delays in performing a C-section resulted in the adverse outcome. According to the plaintiff, the birth of her child involved numerous unnecessary delays that violated the hospital’s… Read More »
ATV Manufacturer Polaris Faces Four Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The families of four young adults who tragically died in a fiery ATV rollover accident last year have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Polaris, the manufacturer of the ATV. They allege that the company negligently sold vehicles known to have fire hazard risks. The devastating accident occurred in July 2023 when a Polaris Razor… Read More »
After Numerous Excessive Force Lawsuits, Will California Limit Its Use of Canine Units During Police Encounters?
A 64-year-old man entered a construction site in Half Moon Bay to rescue his neighbor’s cat in January 2015. During the effort, the man triggered an alarm that summoned San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies to the site with a K-9 unit. The man was unarmed and cooperated with officers, according to the ACLU of… Read More »