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Exxon Asbestos Verdict: $25M to Virginia Man
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
A Virginia jury awarded a man $25 million last week in a suit he brought against Exxon alleging that the company's practices had caused him unnecessary...
Texas to Make Losers Pay Opponents' Legal Fees?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
It's standard that everyone pays for their own attorney when suing or being sued. This may soon change in the Lone Star State. Rumor has it that a new Texas...
'Crash Tax' on 911 Calls Isn't Working Out
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
What would make a car accident even worse? How about receiving a bill from the fire department, known as a "crash tax?" A number of cities have begun...
Woman Infected with Herpes Gets $6.7M, BMW
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Patricia Behr was awarded $6.75 million by a California jury last month in a lawsuit against her ex-lover. Her claim? He gave her herpes and knew about it. As...
Starbucks Tip Jars 'Invite Criminal Behavior?'
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Could a Starbucks tip jar have been the catalyst for a patron's death? On March 3, 2008, Roger Kreutz, 54, of Missouri was ordering up some caffeine...
Tainted Triad Alcohol Pads' Production Shut Down
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Over on FindLaw's Common Law, we reported on the Triad recall when the medical supply company voluntarily recalled alcohol pads, wipes, and petroleum jelly...