When multiple losses attributable to the same covered cause occur, a problem exists in determining the scope of a liability policy's coverage. In such a situation, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether there has been one occurrence or multiple occurrences. The difference can mean a full recovery for your client or a split of policy limits between multiple parties.
One of the most dangerous vehicles on the road in terms of rollover is a vehicle marketed for use by ball teams, scout troops, churches and day care centers. It is the 15-passenger van. The article looks at the history of this product, safety hazards that have been identified, and will examine alternative designs that could and should be considered by the manufacturers.
In State v. Frankel, a police officer made a warrantless search of the defendant's residence after responding to an open-line 9-1-1 call. The Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed whether, under the "totality of the circumstances," such a warrantless search violated the defendant's rights under the Fourth Amendment.
Examines the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Hope v. Pelzer and explains the circumstances under which a government official is entitled to qualified immunity.
Large toxic tort cases can be lengthy, expensive, and complicated to pursue. Few lawyers who have not litigated such cases appreciate the complex issues that arise and the practical solutions to those issues. As with any case, identification and selection are key. Due to the amount of resources these cases demand, mistakes on either front can cause big problems. While the risks may be high, these cases have the largest upside for verdict/settlement of any case litigated today with successful recoveries in the tens if not hundreds of millions of dollars.