Category Archives: Civil Litigation
Can You File a Civil Rights Lawsuit if All You Ask for is $1.00 in Damages?
When the government violates your civil rights, you have the right to file a lawsuit. But before a court can hear your case you first must establish legal standing. This means you need to show that you suffered an actual injury–not merely a hypothetical one–as the result of the government’s misconduct. You also need… Read More »
Ford Once Again Recalling Millions of Vehicles Due to Dangerous Defects
In June, Ford recalled more than two million vehicles due to the vehicles’ doors coming open while the cars are on the road—a serious defect that could cause death or serious bodily injury. The problem is reportedly due to faulty door latches, which contain a part that can crack, especially as it is subject… Read More »
Judge Orders Company to Pay $465 In Civil Litigation Dispute
More and more pharmaceutical companies that produce opioids are not only being successfully sued by plaintiffs in connection with product liability claims, but now public nuisance claims as well. In fact, a judge recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $465 million for deceptive marketing in connection with the opioid epidemic, finding that the… Read More »
Products Liability & Wrongful Death Claims Continue to Expand Against E-Cigarette Maker Juul
In late November, troubles continued for e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. – already the subject of numerous product liability and wrongful death claims – when a Florida judge ordered the co-founder of the company to answer questions under oath in a case brought against cigarette-maker Philip Morris USA, which is being sued by the… Read More »
Florida Takes Away License of Doctor Accused of Making Fatal Mistakes
One very important step in bringing a civil claim for monetary damages due to a medical mistake involves the state Board holding hearings and administrative proceedings concerning whether a doctor has been involved in misconduct (for example, negligence). Such an issue recently gained headlines here in Florida, when the state decided to take away… Read More »
Activism & the Necessity Defense
We’ve previously discussed how the line is drawn between free speech and crime. When a protest turns violent, individuals engaged in the protest can sometimes be arrested for crimes such as assault and battery. But what about environmental activists trying to stop a pipeline from being constructed and draw attention to the issue of… Read More »
Where Is The Line Between Free Speech And Crime?
Protests in Charlottesville have held recent headlines, particularly when fatalities resulted from the violence. While American citizens enjoy the right to free speech as well as the right to freedom of association, this rally quickly exploded into taunting, shoving, and brawling, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency and call in the… Read More »
Bringing a Civil Suit Against a Bad Dentist in Miami, Florida
According to Colgate, as many as 15 percent of Americans fail to visit the dentist because of fear. Another study suggests that as many as half of American adults suffer from some degree of dental phobia, but manage to push their fears aside to receive an annual cleaning and any other treatment they may… Read More »
