A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a nearly $1.8 million jury verdict against Walmart after a shopper was injured by a fire extinguisher that fell from a column-mounted harness, finding sufficient evidence the retailer, Walmart, had notice of the hazard. The decision reflects principles routinely applied in Pennsylvania premises liability litigation, where commercial property…
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A Pennsylvania appellate court has upheld a $37.5 million judgment against a Philadelphia construction company following the death of a subcontractor who fell roughly 45 feet from a townhouse project. In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that the company, acting as the project’s general contractor, owed a duty to ensure basic jobsite…
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A federal jury in Arizona has awarded $8.5 million to a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in 2023, finding the ride-sharing giant liable under an “apparent agency” theory while rejecting claims that the company itself was negligent. The verdict, returned after a three-week trial in Phoenix, marks the first…
The origins of the civil jury lie deep in English history. By the 13th century, common law courts were using juries to resolve disputes between private citizens. This was a radical departure from trials by ordeal or combat, offering a more rational and evidence-based approach to justice. Over time, the jury became a crucial safeguard…
A nursing home investigation in Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania led to the hospitalization of 15 residents Tuesday afternoon following complaints of suspected medical neglect at Belle Reve Senior Living Center. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that an anonymous tip prompted a coordinated response at the Milford-based personal care home, which houses approximately 83 residents. Troop R’s…
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a defective electronic door design trapped a young driver inside a burning 2021 Tesla Model Y, ultimately causing his death. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts federal court by Andrew D. Nebenzahl, Esq. of The Nebenzahl Law Group PC, claims that Tesla knowingly designed its vehicles…
A serious motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer closed a section of Interstate 80 East in Luzerne County early Thursday morning. According to PennDOT, the crash occurred just after midnight at the busy split of Interstate 80 and Interstate 81 near Drums, a high-traffic interchange frequently used by commercial trucks traveling through Northeastern Pennsylvania. Crashes…
