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August 1, 2010
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Hands Down Disappointing Liquor Liability Case
On July 12, the Supreme Judicial Court handed down a disappointing decision in the much-anticipated case of Lev v. Beverly Enterprises-Massachusetts, Inc., declining to hold an employer liable after its employee became intoxicated at an after-work meeting held at a restaurant and struck a pedestrian on his way home. In a separate criminal case, the [...]
July 2, 2010
Independence Day Weekend Roundup
Before leaving for the weekend, here are some topics that I wish I had time to blog about the past week or two: Should Medicare and Medicaid reimburse doctors when they commit medical errors classified as “never events“? Is the categorization of “never events” fair? Would having your doctor warn you about the dangers of [...]
Also posted in Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability
March 9, 2010
Massachusetts Tort Roundup
There are two Massachusetts personal injury cases to report on this week. One case, Soderberg v. Concorde Greene Condominium Association, modifies Massachusetts law in slip-and-fall cases, making the law less hostile to plaintiffs. The other case, Lev v. Beverly Enterprises-Massachusetts, Inc., has yet to be decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, but may allow [...]
Also posted in Premises Liability, Slip and Fall
January 15, 2010
South Shore Mother Whose Daughter Was Overserved Alcohol Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Part II
In yesterday’s blog post, we discussed why the estate of Taylor Meyer might be able to prevail in its wrongful death claim, or at least why the case might be able to reach a favorable settlement. In today’s post we will discuss some of the challenges that the Meyer estate will face under Massachusetts law. [...]
Also posted in Dram Shop Liability, Injuries To Minors, Wrongful Death
January 14, 2010
South Shore Mother Whose Daughter Was Overserved Alcohol Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Part I
A Plainville mother, whose daughter’s alcohol-related death made headlines throughout Massachusetts in 2008, announced, at a press conference held on Thursday, that she and her lawyer had filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court against several people who provided the teenage girl with alcohol on the night of the girl’s death. The lawsuit [...]
Also posted in Dram Shop Liability, Injuries To Minors, Wrongful Death
