NewsLitigation “Taking the well-pled facts and drawing all reasonable inferences in plaintiff’s favor, Costco falsely advertised RHA as a high-quality, family-friendly resort that was prepared to reopen safely […]
Landlord Liable for Tripping Hazard Despite Tenant’s Prior Acknowledgment, State Appellate Court Rules
A Massachusetts court approved a jury’s determination Friday that even though the plaintiff had recognized that a platform in front of her door had been removed, that tripping […]
‘Not Foreseeable:’ Starbucks, Landowner Not Liable for Second Vehicle Crash in a Decade
A Missouri appellate court determined a property owner and Starbucks cannot be held liable for negligence after a motorist drove a vehicle through the cafe storefront, concluding the […]
The 1975 Band Members Not Liable for Malaysian Festival Losses
Members of the British band The 1975 cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after lead singer […]
Ma. Court Finds Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Could Be Liable for Worker’s Actions
Ma. Court Finds Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Could Be Liable for Worker’s Actions – A Massachusetts Appeals Court panel reinstated a portion of a customer’s claims to proceed against […]
Maine Court Finds Employer Not Liable for Employee’s Racist Comments
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court unanimously agreed Thursday that the management company of a Portland McDonald’s franchise is not vicariously liable under the state’s Human Rights Act after […]