Hot Coffee – A Must-See Documentary About the Civil Justice System
More than 15 years ago, the McDonald's “hot coffee” lawsuit was held up as an example of a frivolous claim – someone taking advantage of circumstances to make a quick [...]
Medical Malpractice Claims Keep Patients Safe; Legal Immunities Do Not
For years, insurance companies and health care providers have been trying to convince the public that there are too many “frivolous” medical malpractice lawsuits. Although the argument sounds compelling, a look at [...]
Quadraplegic Man Wins $6.4 Million After Sustaining Severe Brain Injuries on Bus
A Northern California City and the West Coast Company that operates MetroAccess in the Washington region have been ordered to pay $6.4 million to Thomas Avery, a
Michigan Judge Rules Healthcare Reform Law is Constitutional
The day President Obama signed the healthcare reform into law the Thomas More Law Center filed a lawsuit arguing that a key provision in the new law [...]
Tripler Army Medical Center Settles With Navy Family for $11 Million Over Botched Delivery
4-year-old Kayla Mae McCraw will never walk, talk, or go to the bathroom on her own because of several egregious medical errors that occured during her labor and [...]
John Hopkins’ Shooting Highlights Importance of Legal Recourse for Patients and Their Families
I have often worried that a disgruntled patient, or their family member, who lacked adequate recourse might resort to drastic measures to resolve their situation. Take, for example, the [...]
Recalled Johnson & Johnson Hip Implants Targeted in Lawsuits Nationwide
Last month, health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson announced a recall on hip-replacement devices known as the DuPuy ASR Hip Implant [...]
Shoulder Dyostocia: a Severe and Permanent Birth Injury
Shoulder dyostocia can be one of the most frightening emergencies that can occur in the labor and delivery room. Shoulder dyostocia occurs when an infant's shoulder becomes stuck on [...]
Largest Nursing Home Abuse Verdict in History Shocks Industry and Riles Tort Reformers
Humboldt County, CA--Earlier this week, a group of California jurors announced the largest verdict in history against a nursing home accused of abuse. That verdict of $677 million [...]
Salmonella Related Egg Recalls Continue Against Egg Producers With History of Violating the Law
The twelfth overall egg recall of this month was issued on Friday, August 27, 2010 by Sparboe Farms based out of Litchfield, Minnesota. The eggs were [...]
