Historic Jury Verdicts Award Families of Murdered Security Guards Hundreds of Millions
Although the specific elements vary by jurisdiction, wrongful death claims generally allow surviving spouses, children, parents, or estates to recover damages when a death is caused by negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct. In negligent security and premises liability cases, the central question is not whether the shooter intended to kill—that issue belongs to criminal court—but […]
Attorney: EFTA May Cover Losses Associated with Bitcoin and other Crypto Currencies
EFTA attorneys help consumers who were defrauded or scammed through the use of unauthorized electronic fund transfers. In practice, however, institutions rely on a simple but flawed strategy: shift blame to the victim and treat that blame as a legal defense. The EFTA was enacted to protect consumers from the unique risks of electronic payments […]
Rental Car Companies Pay Settlements to Victims of False Arrest
If you were falsely arrested because your rental car company reported your vehicle stolen, you may be able to sue for substantial damages for false arrest and emotional distress. Customers are increasingly finding themselves wrongfully accused of auto theft after rental car companies negligently report their own vehicles as stolen. In many cases, the cars […]