The United States Supreme Court reduced the amount of punitive damages Exxon Mobile will have to pay for its destruction of the Alaska coastline from $5 billion to $500 million. This gift to Exxon comes on the heels of a reported $40 billion profit by the oil giant for the year 2007. This is the […]
Preventing Personal Injuries: Fixing the Government’s Blind Spot on Sideview Mirrors
The statue of Justice atop the U.S. Supreme Court wears a blindfold. No one would drive a car in that condition.
Trauma Leading Cause of Wrongful Death in Children
When 15 year old Elizabeth Smart was abducted in 2002, her case became a national story that occupied the headlines for months.
Paxil Causes Birth Defects
A court in Pennsylvania has ordered Glaxo (GSK) to pay Michelle David $2.5 million for past and future medical expenses for her son who was born with severe birth defects that were caused by the anti-depressant Paxil that was prescribed for her during her pregnancy. The jury based its award on its finding that GSK, […]
Fire Victims Hosed by Insurance Companies in Bad Faith
Losing your house in a fire is devastating, but having your insurance company renege on their promise to cover your loss is beyond the pale. But that is exactly what is happening all over California as increasing firestorms destroy happy lives. For many the only option is to sue these insurance companies for bad faith […]
