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Rudisill v. VA: Supreme Court Upholds 48-Month GI Bill Cap Use

In Rudisill v. McDonough, the United States Supreme Court resolved a statutory dispute concerning veterans who are eligible for both Montgomery GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. The decision clarified that a veteran with separate...

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Camp v. Oleson: Intoxication and Recklessness Go to Jury

In Camp v. Oleson, the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a directed verdict in favor of the defendant and ordered a new trial, ruling that...

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Brncic v. Metz: Neck Injury Justifies Higher Injury Compensation

In Brncic v. Metz, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to grant a new trial on the issue of damages after an initial jury...

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a wrecked car spun out on the side of a busy road with shattered glass on the pavement

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Gourdin v. Waller: Jury Award Stands Despite Liability Stipulation

In Gourdin v. Waller, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding damages to a plaintiff injured in a head-on collision,...

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Sebble v. St. Luke's: Court Bars Gross Negligence Review Panel Use

In January 2017, Danielle Sebble underwent spinal surgery at a Florida-based medical center due to chronic neck and back pain. The procedure was...

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Medical Malpractice Includes Emotional Distress, Says Court

In Escobar-Santana v. State, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Third Department reviewed a medical malpractice action involving...

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Bojko v. Anonymous: Trial Courts Lack Gatekeeper Role in MMA

In Bojko v. Anonymous Physician, the Indiana Supreme Court clarified the limits of trial court authority during the medical malpractice review...

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Zappia v. Cai: NY Court Allows Malpractice Suit Over Heart Ablation

The case of Zappia v. Cai involved a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Nora Zappia and Anthony Zappia against Dr. John Jun Cai and his medical...

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Court Reinstates Malpractice Claims in Hiegel v. Orange Regional

The case of Hiegel v. Orange Regional Medical Center addressed claims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and loss of services following the...

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a man leans his head and arms against a steering wheel while holding a beer bottle in one hand

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Commonwealth v. Satterfield: Single Violation for Leaving Scene

The case of Commonwealth v. Satterfield involved a legal challenge to the sentencing of Jack Edward Satterfield, who was convicted of multiple counts...

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