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Webb v. McDonough: VA Erred by Requiring Exact Match Under Analogous Rating Rule

John W. Webb served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 and received an honorable discharge. After service, Webb developed prostate cancer that was determined to be service connected. Treatment for that condition resulted in erectile...

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Williams v. Sierra Donor Services: ADA and USERRA Claims Defeat Remand

Bryan Williams worked for Sierra Donor Services, later identified as DCI Donor Services, Inc., for approximately seventeen years. Williams was a...

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Nesjan v. J & A Distributing: Colorado Court Applies 3-Year Auto Tort Limitations

Tormod Marc Nesjan, a mechanic, brought a negligence action against J & A Distributing, Inc., Tony Vasquez, and Judith Vasquez after he suffered...

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Moss v. United Airlines: No USERRA Violation for Denying Sick Accrual on Military Leave

Michael Moss, a pilot employed by United Airlines, Inc., served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. While employed as...

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Tesch v. Bonneville: Utah Supreme Court Rejects Landlord Duty for Tenant’s Dog

Todd Tesch, acting as custodial guardian for his minor son, brought a negligence action against Bonneville Property Investment, LLC. Bonneville owned...

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McFann v. Denver Health: Colorado Court Awards Back Pay and Front Pay After Retaliation

Kimberly McFann brought claims against Denver Health and Hospital Authority under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Her claims arose after Denver...

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Lucas v. Dayton: Colorado Court Dismisses Informed-Consent Claim Against UCHA

Irma Lucas filed a medical malpractice action arising from a hip replacement surgery performed on January 20, 2023. She alleged that Michael Rex...

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Travers v. FedEx: Third Circuit Holds USERRA Requires Paid Leave When Comparable

Gerard Travers served in the United States Navy and the Naval Reserve while working for Federal Express Corporation. Whenever Travers took short-term...

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Smith v. Cox Enterprises: Fourth Circuit Finds ERISA Review Failed to Address SSA Evidence

Background of the Long-Term Disability Benefits Jeremy Smith worked for Cox Enterprises, Inc. as a customer care technician. In 2012, after...

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Banner Health v. Gresser: Colorado Supreme Court Affirms Exceeding HCAA Damages Cap

Background of the Medical Malpractice Action Chance and Erin Gresser brought a medical malpractice case against Banner Health, doing business as...

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