Personal Injury

Akers v. Warson Garden Apartments

reviewed by BWO Attorneys

Gary Akers worked for Warson Garden Apartments and Half Moon Village, Inc., (Employer) as a maintenance person. Akers was using lacquer thinner when it ignited. A co-employee who was standing by the stairs made it out of the building. Akers, who was standing in the thinner, was caught in the explosion. He was taken to the hospital and died the next day… click to see more

Giddens v. Kansas City Southern Railroad Co.

reviewed by Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center

In 1989 Garry V. Giddens was injured while working for his employer, Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS). The injury occurred when a chain attached to a crane broke causing a track assembly to fall on Giddens’ hand. Treatment for the hand injury included eight surgeries. Despite the treatment, Giddens was unable to return to work. He then filed suit against KCS under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA)… click to see more

Schlumbrecht-Muniz v. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation et al

reviewed by Combs & Brown Law Firm

Material Facts The Court has reviewed the record and submissions of the parties and finds the following facts to be undisputed, or if disputed, resolves them most favorably to the non-movant.The Plaintiff Linda Schlumbrecht-Muniz, M.D., was a member of the Sarasota, Florida Ski Team. She travelled to Steamboat Springs Ski Resort with the ski team to participate in NASTAR ski races. 1Prior to participating in the ski races, Dr. Muniz registered with NASTAR by filling out and signing a registration… click to see more

HELEN ZIPERMAN v. FRONTIER HOTEL LAS VEGAS

reviewed by Timeshare Defense Attorneys

In a negligence action to recover damages for personal injuries, defendant appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered December 12, 1974, which denied its motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. Order reversed, on the law, with $20 costs and disbursements, and motion granted. Plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell on the premises of the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 19, 1973… click to see more

Huse v. Fulton

reviewed by The Orlando Firm, P.C

This appeal arises from a district court order rejecting an affidavit of illegality filed by Atlanta Metro Taxicab Group, Inc., (Atlanta Metro) to contest an execution and levy against a monetary bond held by the City of Atlanta. Atlanta Metro asserts that the trial court erred in holding that the bond was subject to levy under the facts presented in this case. We disagree with Atlanta Metro’s arguments and affirm… click to see more

G.M.B.H. v. United States

reviewed by Rego Law Firm

The single question presented on appeal is whether the exclusive remedy provision of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act bars the claim of a third party for indemnity against the federal government for damages paid an injured government employee. We think it does not and, accordingly, reverse the entry of summary judgment in favor of the United States… click to see more

Schultz v. Chen

reviewed by Amircani Law, LLC

…. D.J.Plaintiff Barbara Schultz (“Schultz” or the “Plaintiff”) has moved pursuant to Federal Rule of Ci vil Procedure 56 for summary judgment against Defendant Martin Chen (“Chen” or the “Defendant”). Plaintiff seeks recovery for personal injuries sustained as the result of a December 4, 2016 motor vehicle accident that occurred… click to see more

Reyes v. United States of America

reviewed by Conoscienti & Ledbetter, LLC

… Plaintiff Whitney Reyes commenced this action against Defendant United States basedon an incident involving the United States Postal Service, an agent of Defendant, on June 14, 2019. Plaintiff alleges that postal truck and a vehicle in which she was a passenger, causing her physical injury and mental anguish.“ hereinafter… click to see more

KARL M. KOTOVSKY AND SHARON M. KOTOVSKY v. SKI LIBERTY OPERATING CORPORATION

reviewed by Combs & Brown, LLC

While participating in the second heat of a downhill ski race, Karl Kotovsky failed to negotiate a turn at the fourth gate and collided with a wooden fence post situated along the side of the course. As a result of this accident, he received serious injuries. Alleging negligence… click to see more

Hagan, et al. v. Boston Scientific Corporation, et al

reviwed by The Orlando Firm, P.C

The Plaintiffs claim that Connie Hagan had surgery to implant a pelvic mesh device manufactured her in 2012, and that defects in the device have since caused her to suffer physical injuries. Plaintiff has brought claims for Negligence, Breach of Warranty, Failure toWarn, and… click to see more

Sells v. Thomas

reviewed by The Orlando Firm, P.C

REVERSED Submitted: September 6, 2006 The Opinion of the Court was delivered PER CURIAM In the instant case, the appellant, Samantha Sells, appeals the Circuit Court of Mercer County’s May 11, 2005, order granting summary judgment in favor of the appellee… click to see more

Zena Cohen v. Marci B. Strouch and Daiichi Sankyo

reviewed by Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C

OPINION & ORDER Defendants Marci B. Strouch (“Strouch”) and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. (“DSI,” and together, “Defendants”) have moved to disqualify counsel for plaintiff Zena Cohen (“Cohen”) in this action… click to see more 

Worcester Insurance CO. v. Bettenhauser

reviwed by Brand Brand Nomberg & Rosenbaum, LLP

While driving his own automobile on November 22, 1995, appellant Thomas Bettenhauser was seriously injured in a two-car accident. The other driver’s insurance policy had a $10,000 limit, and Bettenhauser’s… click to see more

Howard v. Gourmet Concepts Ntl.

reviewed by Amircani Law, LLC

On November 17, 1995, Teresa G. Howard, plaintiff-appellant, received serious personal injuries when she attempted to turn left from Talton Drive into the south bound lane of Montreal Circle, where she was struck… click to see more

City of Steamboat Springs v. Johnson

reviewed by Combs & Brown Law Firm, LLC

The City of Steamboat Springs has decided to construct a new highway on what once was greenbelt area. To do so, it obtained a judicial decree that it owned the greenbelts, condemned or acquired property… click to see more

Haralson County v. Lee

reviewed by Rego Law Firm

Jimmy E. Lee claims that his shoulder replacement surgery is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act, OCGA § 34-9-1, et seq. The Haralson County Board of Commissioners and the Association… click to see more

Brawner v. State

reviewed by Conoscienti & Ledbetter, LLC

Appellant Andray Brawner was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the homicide of Darryl White, who died from multiple gunshot wounds on February… click to see more

Robinson v. Health Midwest Development Group

reviewed by Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center

Felicia N. Robinson (Robinson) sought damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident alleging negligence on the part of Health Midwest Development Group... click to see more

Shortnacy v. North Atlanta Internal Medicine

reviewed by The Orlando Firm, P.C.

The Shortnacy family 1 and Kirk Zoeller, plaintiffs below, appeal from the trial court’s order finding a proper case and granting the motion of defendants North Atlanta Internal Medicine, P.C., Jamie Pappas… click to see more

Burns v. Elk River Ambulance

reviewed by Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C. 

This medical negligence case centers on the death of Clifton Burns (Decedent), an 18-year-old man who suffered a fatal asthma attack. Madonna Burns (Plaintiff), decedent’s mother, brought suit against.. click to see more

POST FALLS TRAILER PARK v. FREDEKIND

reviewed by Bendell Law Firm PLLC

This appeal concerns the applicability of the Mobile Home Park Landlord-Tenant Act to the relationship between the Post Falls Trailer Park (the Partnership), the landlord and owner of a mobile… click to see more