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Federal Courts Walmart Not Liable for 'Dusting' Death

Walmart Not Liable for 'Dusting' Death

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just affirmed the Southern District Court of Texas's ruling that Walmart cannot be held liable for the death of Karalee...

Federal Courts $16 Million Award Upheld for Defective Brake Design

$16 Million Award Upheld for Defective Brake Design

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A bag of cattle feed fell on the accelerator of a utility vehicle, causing it to run over Gini Nester and break her neck. A jury awarded nearly $16...

Federal Courts Order in the Court? Chief Judge Jones to Colleague: Shut Up!

Order in the Court? Chief Judge Jones to Colleague: Shut Up!

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The pressures of the bench may finally be affecting Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Edith Jones. After admonishing District Judge Sam Sparks for...

Federal Courts 5th Cir Addresses Alcohol Exclusion in Accidental Death Policy

5th Cir Addresses Alcohol Exclusion in Accidental Death Policy

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Insurance policies are written to favor the insurer by including coverage exclusions, and the courts won't help beneficiaries litigate around them. Last week,...

Federal Courts 10 Years of Lies Undermine 'Good Moral Character' Assertion

10 Years of Lies Undermine 'Good Moral Character' Assertion

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The distant past can come back to haunt a naturalization applicant. To qualify for naturalization, an applicant must demonstrate that he is "a person of good...

Federal Courts $25M Judgment Against Pilgrim's Pride Overturned

$25M Judgment Against Pilgrim's Pride Overturned

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Pilgrim's Pride won't have to shell out $25 million to Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana chicken growers after the Fifth Circuit overturned the lower court's...

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