Awards are often given to people who deserve praise for their contributions to their fields. Emmys, Grammys, and even Nobel Prizes are awarded to those who make such an impact in their respective occupations that it changes and improves the quality of the entire field. Awards give others a glimpse of what to strive for […]
Archives for April 2017
14-Year-Old Orange County Skateboarder Recovers $8M after Hit by Vehicle in Crosswalk
Ten years ago, then only 14 years old, Samuel Kim was trying to cross the Street on a skateboard. Just as he entered the road, he was hit by a car driven by Arsham Baltayan, who was making a right hand turn. Samuel Kim was thrown off his skateboard and hit the pavement hard, sustaining […]
Alexander Law Group Verdict Selected as One of Top 10 Product Liability Cases in the Nation
Alexander Law Group, LLP has once again proven its track record after winning a high-dollar case in 2015. The Litigators’ Verdict and Settlement Exchange at LexisNexis recently released a listing of the Top 10 Product Liability Cases in the U.S., which recognized the firm’s notable success that hit a billion-dollar company backed with high-caliber legal […]
GM Tries to Argue that if Ignition Switches Didn’t Actually Malfunction, It Shouldn’t Have to Pay
In addition to claims for personal injury, GM is faced with other suits related to the faulty ignition switches in 2.6 million recalled vehicles. Plaintiffs in various states have sued the company for the devaluation of their cars caused by the recall. Since the claims arise from various states and jurisdictions, they have been consolidated […]
GM’s Bankruptcy Appeal Marching Forward in U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide the extent to which GM will be held liable for deaths and injuries caused by its faulty ignition switches. The company had appealed a decision by the Second Circuit of Appeals that would allow GM to be held accountable for more accidents than had been previously thought. Under […]