As experienced personal injury attorneys in Colorado Springs, we’ve seen our fair share of car accident, truck accident, and motorcycle accident cases. No matter how careful and defensive a driver tends to be, there are always incidents caused by other drivers that simply can’t be avoided. In an effort to research the subject of auto […]
What do I do after a bike accident with a vehicle?
Colorado, in our opinion, is one of the most beautiful states in the country. What way better to explore that beauty than on a bicycle, getting a workout while feeling that cool breeze on your face and seeing the mountains in the distance. With cycling, however, comes risk, which can often lead to accidents. If […]
Supreme Court Ruled State Can’t Be Sued Under FMLA For Refusing Employee Recovery Time
CBS Washington reports that the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote that states cannot be sued for refusing to give employees time off to recover from an illness. The Court’s decision will not let Daniel Coleman sue the Maryland State Court of Appeals for damages for firing him after he requested sick leave. He “blamed […]
Children’s Pajamas Recalled Because of Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
P R Newswire reported that on February 28th, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Papa Bear Loungeabouts children’s pajamas and sleepwear, because the garments “fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.” While there have been no injury or incidence reported, prnewswire […]
Lawsuit Claims Overuse of Solitary Confinement Violates Rights of Mentally Ill Pa Inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union and Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against the state of Pennsylvania for the treatment of mentally ill inmates in the state prison system. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the complaint sites psychiatric studies that say the “horrific conditions” of restricted housing for mentally ill inmates makes their […]
Judge Blocks NYC Ban on Large Sodas
Reuters reports that a judge struck down Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large sugary drinks in New York’s food service businesses one day before it was to take effect, calling the ban arbitrary and capricious. The regulation would have kept restaurants, bars, parks, and other food service establishments from selling surgery beverages larger than 16 ounces.
SCOTUS to decide if generic drug makers can be sued for personal injuries
Karen Bartlett began taking a mild anti-inflammatory drug, sulindac, in 2004 after her doctor prescribed it to relieve pain in her shoulder. Within weeks, her skin developed a severe reaction to the drug. The condition put her in a burn unit for nearly two months, and she spent several more months in a medically induced […]
Mother Sues Psychologist Over Toddler’s Death
NBC News reports: “The mother of a 15-month-old boy who died on a court-ordered visit to his father has filed a lawsuit against the psychologist who sanctioned the visitation.” Prince McLeod Rams was on his fourth unsupervised visit with his dad, Joaquin Rams, on October 21 when he died. Authorities believe that Rams drowned the […]
Town in Texas Joins Trend of Imposing Fee on Accident Victims
Fox News reports that beginning March 1st, Missouri City, Texas will start charging drivers extra to cover the cost of responding to accidents. Municipalities with low cash flow will charge motorists hundreds of dollars in additional fines, even if they don’t call for help. The fee, known as a “Crash Tax”, is already enforced in more […]
Lee County Sheriff Settles Wrongful Death Suit Over Pepper Sprayed Mentally Ill Inmate
Naples News reports that a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a mentally ill Ohio man died from repeated sprays with pepper spray has reached a settlement. Nicholas Christie, 62, was reportedly restrained naked in a chair, deprived of water and toileting, and was exposed to pepper spray 10 times in 43 hours while he was an […]
