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George v. Piedmont: Court Dismisses USERRA Bonus Claim

Daniel George began working as a pilot for Piedmont Airlines on March 5, 2018. In addition to his civilian employment, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, qualifying him as a protected employee under the...

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Peynado v. Woodhull: No Triable Issues in Malpractice Allegations

Milton Peynado initiated an action against Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. The case...

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CompassCare v. Hochul: Court Revives Expressive Association Claim

On January 2, 2025 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its decision in CompassCare v. Hochul. The case arose after three...

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Colorado Court Applied Premises Liability Act to Roofing Injury Case

In 2021, Walgreens hired Nations Roof, LLC to repair the roof of one of its Colorado Springs stores. Nations Roof subcontracted the work to Laguets...

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Ward v. Shelby County: Jury Must Decide Validity of USERRA Waiver

Sedric Ward, an Army reservist since 1987, began working for the Shelby County Jail in 1998. Like many reservists, he frequently took leave to attend...

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Hermoso v. New Life: No Pre-Suit Investigation, Claim Barred

In November 2018, Dr. Camille Chavez performed a breast lift and implant replacement surgery on Arline Hermoso at New Life Plastic Surgery...

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Scholz v. American Select: Court Allows UM Claim to Proceed

On November 3, 2021, Louis Scholz was driving west on Interstate 40 in Madison County, Tennessee, when a semi-trailer truck began merging into his...

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Raines v. U.S. Healthworks: Employer’s Agreement Binds Employees

In 2015, Robert Raines applied for a position with U.S. Healthworks Medical Group. As part of the hiring process, he was required to provide detailed...

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Bourne v. Valdes: Foreseeability, Not Custody, Guides Liability

Katy Bourne, individually and as guardian of her minor child, filed a medical malpractice action against Dr. Zidrieck Valdes and his medical...

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Knox v. DOJ: Fed. Circuit Revives USERRA Promotion Claim

Anthony W. Knox, a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from 1997 to 2020 and a member of the United States Air Force...

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