Friday, October 2, 2026

Injury Law

Accidents, malpractice, defective products

Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Toxic Tort Case Causation

The Hawaii Supreme Court clarifies causation standards in toxic tort cases, impacting workers exposed to harmful substances.

Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Toxic Tort Case Appeals

The Hawaii Supreme Court affirms a ruling in a long-standing toxic tort case involving banana workers and pesticide exposure.

Ohio court rules on immunity in wrongful death case

The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed claims against dispatchers and an officer in a wrongful death case, impacting future liability for public employees.

Illinois Court Rules on Medical Malpractice Case Spies v. Amine

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled on a medical malpractice case involving Kathleen Spies, affirming part of the lower court's decision.

Court affirms ruling on workers' compensation disability claim

The New York Appellate Division upheld a decision denying permanent total disability benefits to a claimant injured while working for the city.

Court reduces damages in Beauchamp v. NYC Transit Authority

A New York court reduced damage awards in a personal injury case involving Aurora Beauchamp, who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a bus.

Ohio Court reverses summary judgment in wrongful death case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's summary judgment in a wrongful death case involving a hospital transport incident.

Texas Court reverses ruling on arbitration in Sonic case

Texas Court of Appeals reverses trial court's decision denying Sonic Drive-In's motion to compel arbitration in wrongful death case.

Ohio Court of Appeals reverses ruling in Hamilton v. Summa Health

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's ruling on privilege in a medical negligence case involving Summa Health and the Hamiltons.

Court denies unified trial in Visco v. Riverhead Central School

The New York court ruled against a unified trial for a football player's injury case, impacting future personal injury claims in schools.

Court upholds dismissal of injury claim in Tsintsadze case

The New York court affirmed the dismissal of a personal injury claim by Teimuraz Tsintsadze, ruling he did not sustain serious injuries from an accident.

Court reinstates personal injury claim in Steuber v. LeBlanc

New York court revives personal injury case after ruling defendants failed to prove plaintiff did not sustain serious injuries from accident.

Court reverses summary judgment in trucking accident case

The New York Appellate Division reversed a lower court's ruling, affecting liability in a personal injury case from a trucking accident.

Court rules on legal malpractice case against law firms

The New York Appellate Division ruled on a legal malpractice case involving Manuel A. Pires and Daniella Levi & Associates, affecting future legal claims.

Court rules in favor of driver in personal injury case

The Appellate Division of New York upheld a ruling favoring a driver in a personal injury case involving a traffic accident.

Court rules on injury case involving slip and fall incident

The New York Appellate Division modifies a ruling in a slip and fall case involving Fluor Enterprises and Certa Pro Painters, impacting personal injury claims.

Court reverses ruling on evidence in Houghton v. Piperaro case

The New York Appellate Division reversed a ruling that precluded evidence in a personal injury case involving Kimberly Houghton and John Piperaro.

New York court rules on personal injury case Hassane v. Elbakry

The New York Appellate Division reversed a ruling in a personal injury case involving Moustafa Hassane and Kareem Elbakry, impacting future liability claims.

Court denies summary judgment in Grannum vs. Tanais's Deli case

The New York Appellate Division ruled on a personal injury case involving a trip and fall incident at Tanais's Deli Grocery, impacting liability standards.

Court reinstates negligence claims against nursing home operator

New York court revives negligence claims against South Shore Rehabilitation linked to COVID-19 death of resident Vivien Boninti.

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