Tort

Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute of Limitations (Parker Waichman LLP)

Edit Public Technologies 30 Jul 2016

(Source. Parker Waichman LLP) Jul 22, 2016. On July 21, 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation that extends the time allowed for New Yorkers exposed to contaminants from Superfund sites to file personal injury claims against those responsible for the pollution ... PFOA is a manmade chemical that is toxic and persists in the environment ... CPLR 214-c is the original Toxic Tort Law ... (noodl. 34762913) ....

Suing ICE officer for injury possible under Federal Tort Claims

Edit New York Daily News 29 Jul 2016

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer assaulted me. Can I sue the officer? ... ....

Law firm ‘case runner’ pleads guilty to scamming clients

Edit my SA 29 Jul 2016

Elpidio “Pete” Gongora admitted bilking his bosses’ clients for more than five years. His lawyer said the scheme started because Texas tort reforms had cut off claims being paid by insurance companies ... ....

New York Extends Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Damages Caused by Contamination from Superfund Sites (Beveridge & Diamond PC)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2016

(Source. Beveridge & Diamond PC). Authors ... We have a record of litigation success across a wide range of matters, including, environmental and contaminated property actions, product protection and toxic tort, personal injury (including toxic torts) relating to contaminated sites, project development , defense of civil and criminal actions and citizen suits, challenges to agency action, and general commercial litigation ... (noodl....

Heard Robins Cloud, LLP Announces Name Change to Robins Cloud, LLP

Edit Yahoo Daily News 29 Jul 2016

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--. Heard Robins Cloud, a national plaintiffs’ law firm dedicated to helping clients take action against corporate misconduct, announced a name change today. The law firm’s new name is Robins Cloud, LLP. This Smart News Release features multimedia ... Under the new name, Robins Cloud will continue its dedicated history of excellence in personal injury, asbestos exposure and mass tort litigation ... About Robins Cloud ... ....

Exponent Appoints Dr. Catherine Corrigan to President

Edit Stockhouse 29 Jul 2016

... specific economic conditions, the timing of engagements for our services, the effects of competitive services and pricing, the absence of backlog related to our business, our ability to attract and retain key employees, the effect of tort reform and government regulation on our business, and liabilities resulting from claims made against us....

Clearing the CERCLA Air: Ninth Circuit Holds Air Emissions Are Not Disposal (Beveridge & Diamond PC)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2016

(Source. Beveridge & Diamond PC). Authors. Pamela Marks, Megan Brillault and Kaitlyn Shannon ... For a PDF of this alert, ... , No ... v ... U.S.C ... We have a record of litigation success across a wide range of matters, including, environmental and contaminated property actions, product protection and toxic tort, project development , defense of civil and criminal actions and citizen suits, challenges to agency action, and general commercial litigation....