Negligence differs from an intentional tort by one primary factor: intent. Personal injury cases fall under what is known as tort law. It is important for victims to know the basics of tort law to understand what type of case their claim falls under when filing. Filing for the wrong type of claim can lead
Finding the right lawyer for a class action lawsuit is essential to winning your case. If you’ve received notice that you are qualified to join a class action lawsuit, another class member has likely picked his or her lawyer, started the action, and done the necessary research. What should you do if there isn’t a
If the motion to become a class action is approved, you and other individuals who have been harmed will be given notice and the opportunity to join a class action. If you miss a class action lawsuit, you can pursue legal action through a personal injury lawyer. How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work? Generally, a class
A putative class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more named plaintiffs on behalf of a potential group of similar individuals (known as a class) who allegedly suffered a common injury. Attorneys are seeking damages for the group rather than for a single plaintiff. What Is a Class Action Lawsuit? A class action
Plaintiffs often fear retaliation when they take legal action against a person, business, or organization with which they are currently associated – and the athlete plaintiffs in the high-profile lawsuit against the NCAA are no different. As we recently reported, six college football players have joined the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA – a lawsuit
The college football season is in full swing and the NCAA is facing battles both on and off the field. Not only has the NCAA been sued by two sets of plaintiffs in class actions regarding handling of concussions and other head injuries, but it is also involved in an antitrust lawsuit with several current and former
Tobacco litigation has been the source of significant controversy for the past 15 years, and there have been major developments in recent months. Bloomberg is reporting that Philip Morris USA announced that it, along with other cigarette makers, would release to 17 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico their respective portions of more than $4
A class action lawsuit may seem intimidating and confusing because there are so many parties involved and because the legal procedures differ from traditional lawsuits. In many ways, however, a class action lawsuit is like any other legal proceeding. The following explains what can be expected in a class action lawsuit. First, in order to initiate a class action
Illinois law requires students to provide proof of immunization to be admitted into school. Until now, parents could exempt their students from this requirement for either medical or religious reasons. When based on religious grounds, parents simply had to write a letter to local school officials stating that having their children vaccinated violated their religious beliefs. That law recently changed
Consumers that are the victims of fraud, scams, poor service, or other bad behavior from businesses can file a consumer protection lawsuit. Consumer protection lawyers can help them file the lawsuit and recover damages. Consumer Protection Laws Consumer protection laws are designed to prevent companies from taking advantage of consumers through fraud, scams, misleading actions, or
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