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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 claims of failure to diagnose and treat symptoms leading to a stroke. The appellate court affirmed the...

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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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a doctor sits at their desk holding a figure of a heart while looking at ekg charts

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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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a car that has crashed into a tree next to a snowy road

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Workers’ Compensation Granted for Midday Travel Injury in Hawes

The case of Appeal of Hawes involved a workers' compensation claim in which the claimant, Elba Hawes, sought benefits for injuries sustained in a car...

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Hayes v. Suffolk: Court Dismisses Negligence Claim in Bus Crash

The case of Hayes v. County of Suffolk involved a personal injury claim arising from a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff, Macarol Hayes, alleged...

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A freight truck lies tipped on its side in a ditch beside the road

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Vitro America v. Ngo: Florida Court Orders New Trial in Crash Case

The case of Vitro America, Inc. v. Ngo involved a motor vehicle collision in which Michael Ngo sustained serious injuries after crashing into a truck...

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several vehicles involved in a car crash on a busy road

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Bradley-Chernis v. Zalocki: NY Court Upholds Pain and Suffering Award

The case of Bradley-Chernis v. Zalocki involved a personal injury lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle collision between Kathryn Bradley-Chernis and...

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King v. King: Georgia Court Defines Fiduciary Duty in Trust Dispute

The case of King v. King involved a dispute over the handling of a wrongful death settlement that had been set aside for the benefit of a minor. The...

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