Possible Landmark Mesothelioma Case In Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania (PA) Supreme Court is today hearing what could possibly be a landmark mesothelioma case to determine whether or not Pennsylvania will adopt the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Restatement of Torts to recognize the elements of negligence in products liability cases – alleging strict liability. Pennsylvania’s laws have, so far, kept these claims separate from one another. In the Bogosh case, his estate was awarded damages after he died of the disease mesothelioma which is caused by insulation materials and asbestos exposure. The defendant in this case was a descendant…

Exxon Lawsuit Alleges Asbestos Exposure

An insulation and asbestos materials lawsuit drawing to an end has accused the owner of ships where the late husband of the plaintiff worked of being negligent, and wrongfully causing his death. The lawsuit was filed against Exxon, who owned a number of the ships where the…

What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Personal injury lawsuits are filed by individuals or their representatives who are injured due to the negligence of another person. The most common personal injury cases include automobile accidents, slip and fall, assault and battery, medical malpractice and product liability. Injuries may be either…

Travis Barker Files $25K Suit Over Plane Crash

Travis Barker has filed a $25,000 negligence lawsuits against the companies responsible for his September jet crash.According to E! Online, the former Blink 182 drummer filed the suit last Friday (November 21) blaming Clay Lacy Aviation, Global Exec Aviation Inc and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for damages including personal injury and the wrongful deaths [...]