The Supreme Court of the State of Colorado answered that question in Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado d/b/a Centura Health – St. Anthony North Hospital v. Earl Swensson Associates, Inc., (2017 CO 94). In March 2016, Catholic Health filed suit against architectural firm Earl Swensson Associates…
A recent survey conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) found that older teen drivers—specifically high school seniors—were involved in more accidents and near misses and were more likely to exhibit risky driving behavior than their sophomore peers. Th
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit had a chance to determine that in Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC; Fundamental Clinical Consulting, LLC v. Seth T. Cohen, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Tessie Hammann, deceased; VICKI MONTANO, No. 17-2025, (D. N.M.,…
Strokes that occur at or near the time of birth are often overlooked as a significant contributing factor to cerebral palsy. Perinatal stroke is a known cause of long-term neurological impairment. These strokes are caused by a disruption in blood flow to a major cerebral…
With less than two weeks before the start of the first bellwether trial in the Cook Medical IVC multidistrict litigation, on October 10, 2017, the Court issued an Order denying Defendant Cook’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to negligence and strict liability design defect claims. The denial was at
The Nebraska Supreme Court sorts out this question in Putnam v. Sherbring et al., (297 Neb. 868). To enforce progression orders in an automobile negligence case, the district court excluded untimely disclosed expert opinions about medical bills. Relying upon our decision regarding a discovery sancti
In the Appalachian region of Tennessee, local lawmakers and law enforcement officials have watched legislation fall short when it comes to protecting the youngest victims of our current opioid crisis. Specifically, newborns suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)—a collective term given to
Here in Nevada there’s a feeling of collective traumatization. I’ve only felt like I felt on 9/11 one other time, and that was yesterday when I learned of this senseless event. It’s a feeling that nothing will ever be the same. It’s a feeling of something…
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed to stand an appellate court decision stating that a product manufacturer is subject to personal jurisdiction for product-related claims in a state where development or testing occurred, dealing a huge blow to the well-funded big pharma legal teams who may well now find
In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Wyoming took on this question in Hurst v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, (2017 WY 104). On May 31, 2014, Larry and Sara Hurst (“Larry” and “Sara”) were riding separate bicycles on US Highway…
Aggression and anger are common emotional and behavioral symptoms experienced by traumatic brain injury patients, making the rehabilitation process extremely difficult as relationships with rehabilitators, family and friends are strained—making readjustment to their normal lives even harder. Now, th
Did you know that at least one study shows 3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly? In Northern Nevada, local EMS workers want to help ensure that all young children traveling in vehicles do so safely—that’s why the organization known as REMSA (Regional…
