Half-Million-Dollar Award Imperiled by Partial Verdict in Engle Progeny COPD Suit Against Tobacco Makers
Feb 25, 2015
A partial verdict prompted defense motions for mistrial in Caprio v. Philip Morris, an Engle progeny COPD suit against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers.
Feb 24, 2015
In this personal injury case, plaintiff Lilliana Ballesteros claims she was injured in a fall on defendant Wal Mart's store property.
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Feb 23, 2015
In 2001, Margaret Jones provided consulting services in the preparation of a proposal for revitalizing the Perry Homes public housing facility managed by the Atlanta Housing Authority. She was never paid and sued for the consulting fees.
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Feb 21, 2015
A $17.4M verdict in McKeever v. Philip Morris tops this week's Engle Progeny Review
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Multimillion Dollar Malpractice Trial Begins in Case Resulting from Failed Spinal Surgery
Feb 19, 2015
Multimillion dollar malpractice trial resulting from failed spinal surgery begins in Fulton County State Court.
Feb 18, 2015
Defendant Dr. Beker performed a lumbar fusion on Terri Hendrix. During the operation, he injured the nerves and she now suffers from a foot drop and significant pain. She is alleging $4M in special damages.
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Feb 18, 2015
In this auto negligence personal injury suit, Edison Louis Jeune seeks damages for injuries he sustained in a collision with Robin Wells.
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Feb 17, 2015
Following the voluntary dismissal of plaintiff Mye Brindle's sexual harassment suit against defendant Joseph Rogers, the CEO of the Waffle House chain of restaurants, Rogers moved for an award of attorney fees. The Georgia Court of Appeals set asi...
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$47.6M Reduction in Punitive Damages Could Set Stage for Challenge to State's Cap on Punitives
Feb 16, 2015
A statutory reduction in punitive damages from nearly $48 million to $250,000 in a personal injury case could set the stage for a supreme court challenge to Georgia's cap on punitives.
Feb 14, 2015
While attorneys spar over addiction in openings of McKeever v. Philip Morris, proof of causation becomes increasingly important in McMannis v. R.J. Reynolds, as this week's Engle Progeny Review explains.
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Feb 13, 2015
Jury awards former Georgia State Student Jewel Wicker $3.5M after being hit by a First Class Produce truck that ran a red light.
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Feb 13, 2015
Insurer Blasted With $4.5M Class Action Bad Faith Verdict, Punitive Phase To Follow
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