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Mark Graham v. National Union Fire Insurance Company

Muskogee, Oklahoma insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a bad faith breach of insurance case.


In Oklahoma, a bad faith breach of insurance contract occurs when an insurance company acts unreasonably or in an unethical manner in handling a claim. The insured must prove the following elements to make a bad faith claim:

The insured's loss was covered by the pol... More...
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Dustin Clover v. Crookham Company


Caldwell, Idaho worker's compensation lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Crookham Company is a seed production business in Caldwell, Idaho. In 2008, Crookham was looking for equipment to remove drip tape from its onion fields. Crookham could not find such equipment for purchase on the market but found similar equipment that other farmers had built. Using another farm's l... More...
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Shelley S. Hawkins v. Ace American Insurance Company


Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a car wreck.



On November 16, 2016, Hawkins was driving her vehicle when she was rear ended by Fatemah Alsuwaidan. Moments later, Miguel's work van rear ended Alsuwaidan's vehicle, causing a second collision with Hawkins's vehicle. At the time of the collisio... More...
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In the Matter of the Wrongful Conviction of Jason Mashaney

Wichita, Kansas personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking damages from the State of Kansas as a result of being wrongfully convicted.


In 2004, a jury convicted Mashaney of aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated indecent liberties with a child for his alleged conduct in 2003 with his then-five-year-old daughter, A.A. He was sentenced to 442 months in prison. A Court ... More...
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Veronica Haro v. Solterra Teams Services, LLC


Tucson, Arizona workers compensation lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Appellant Haro is the mother of Sanchez, who was employed by Appellee Solterra Team Services as a dishwasher at its assisted living facility. On September 17, 2021, Sanchez came to work "noticeably intoxicated and under the influence of alcohol." Appellee Lupita Aguirre, a manager at Solterra, notice... More...
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Abraham Anderson v. Alice Musick, et al.


Sevierville, Tennessee specific performance real property lawyers represented Plaintiff and Defendant.




The Plaintiff sought specific performance related to a real estate transaction. The trial court denied relief, concluding that the series of papers introduced by the Plaintiff as a purported real estate contract between the parties did not constitute a valid contr... More...
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Chinyu James Sun v. Darden Restaurants and XL Insurance America, Inc.

Salt Lake City, Utah workers compensation lawyer represented the Petitioner seeking compensation of an injury suffered at work.


Chinyu James Sun suffered injuries to his neck and shoulder when he slipped and fell at work. He never reported the incident to his employer, Darden Restaurant (Darden), who was notified only when he filed a workers' compensation claim 300 days later. An adm... More...
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United States of America v. Eugene Edward Golden

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Soliciting Sexually Explicit Images of Children

Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Soliciting Sexually Explicit Images of Children



Eugene Ed... More...
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United States of America v. Frank Lynold Mercado


Charlotte, North Carolina fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


From July 2019 to December 2022, Frank Lynold Mercado, ate 27, of Charlotte, executed an investment fraud scheme in which he caused more than 100 investors to sustain nearly $700,000 in losses. Mercado induced the victims – many of whom were his friends, former co-workers, and other s... More...
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Chris Thorngren v. Zurich American Insurance Company


Tulsa, Oklahoma bad faith breach of insurance contract lawyer represented the Plaintiff.




Oklahoma law states that an insurance company acts in bad faith when it breaches its duty of good faith and fair dealing with its policyholder. To prove bad faith, the policyholder must show that the insurance company:

Unreasonably refused to pay the claim
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United States of America v. Brian Jerry Ogstad

Tucson, Arizona criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Making Threats Against Maricopa County Elections Office

Alabama Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Making Threats Against Maricopa County Elections Office



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United States of America v. Tommy Hawkins


Camden, New Jersey conspiracy to help individuals obtain at least 38 fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling approximately $5 million criminal defense lawyer.


Bank Manager Coordinated a Multistate COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud Scheme.


Tommy Hawkins, age 61, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud conspiracy.


In... More...
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State of Oklahoma v. Rayvonna Renard Walter

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery in violation of 21 O.S. 644, which provides:

A. Assault shall be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding thirty (30) days, or by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. Assault and battery shall be punishab... More...
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Gina George v. Volcan Materials Company


Birmingham, Alabama job discrimination civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.




42 U.S. Code § 2000e-2 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-16 are laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin:

42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2

Prohibits unlawful employment practices by employers and employment agencies. ... More...
   $0 (10-21-2024 - AL)

Diane Pooser v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.


Augusta, Georgia premises liability personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


This case was filed in the State Court of Richmond County Georgia, 2024RCCV00305, and was removed to federal court by Wal-Mart.

Georgia premises liability law holds property owners and occupiers responsible for injuries that occur on their property. This includes injuries that happ... More...
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Henry T. Hurley, Jr. v. Lima Refining Company, d/b/a Husky Energy, Inc.


Toledo, Ohio job discrimination civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff.


42 U.S.C. §2000e is a part of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Here are some of the things that 42 U.S.C. §... More...
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Dustin Bain v. South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad, L.L.C.


Wichita, Kansas Federal Employer's Liability Act personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) is a federal law that gives railroad workers the right to sue their employer for damages if they are injured, sickened, or killed on the job. FELA was passed by Congress in 1908 to improve safety on the railroads and compensate i... More...
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Karie Rodriguez v. AngioDynamics, Inc.


Las Cruces, New Mexico personal injury product liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.




AngioDynamics is a medical device company that provides minimally-invasive technologies to help diagnose and treat cancer and peripheral vascular disease:

Products: AngioDynamics' products include the AlphaVac, Endovascular Therapies Products, and BioFlo PICC.More...
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Charles Hartung v. Ronnie Gommert and McLane Compay, Inc.


Albuquerque, New Mexico auto negligence car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



New Mexico's auto negligence laws are based on fault and comparative negligence, which means that multiple parties can be liable for an accident and compensation can be reduced based on fault:

Fault-based

The person or entity responsible for the accident is liab... More...
   $1 (10-18-2024 - NM)

Tamara Steele v. Safeway, Inc.


Tacoma, Washington personal injury slip and fall premises liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



This case was filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 24-00002-07846-6, and was removed to federal court by Safeway.

Premises liability law in Washington State is a set of rules that govern when a property owner is responsible for injuries that occur on the... More...
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Denise Eiland v. Island Paradise Investments Limited Partnership


Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights employment discrimination lawyer represented the Plaintiff.

Employment discrimination law prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on certain characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This includes hiring, firing, promotions, pay, benefits, training, and othe... More...
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Constance M. Lundeen v. Social Security Administration


Prescott, Arizona social security disability SSID benefit lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


Applicants have four opportunities to appeal our decision. They may not have to go through all the appeal levels. To start, ask SSA to reconsider a decision we made.


Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly cash payments to people who have a disability th... More...
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Roger Opseth v. Pleasant Valley County Club


Little Rock, Arkansas, Fair Labor Standards Act violation employment lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 requires that nonexempt employees receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek:

Overtime rate
Overtime pay must be at least one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay
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John J. Volanti, et al. v. Missing Link Transportation, LLC


Chicago, Illinois personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


This case was filed in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Will County, Illinois, 2021L000727, and was removed to federal court by Missing Link.

Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence law to determine how much compensation an injured party can receive in a car accident:

Fa... More...
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Jose Manuel-Hernandez v. Nicholas Alcala and Alcala Bros. Logistics, et al.


Chattanooga, Tennessee motor vehicle truck wreck personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Here are some key aspects of personal injury law in Tennessee:

Compensation

Victims can recover economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, without limit. However, non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are capped at $750,00... More...
   $0 (10-16-2024 - TN)

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