Appellate court hears arguments in LG v. DCYF over negligent-investigation standard At oral argument in LG v. DCYF, appellants' counsel Meg Price told the court the trial judge wrongly removed a negligent-investigation claim from the jury and urged that repeated investigatory failures by DCYF present triable issues of gross negligence and proximate cause; the state countered the expert's opinions are speculative and causation is not shown.

In a pivotal court case, counsel Meg Price argues that the department's repeated investigatory failures constitute gross negligence, demanding a trial to expose the truth behind the children's suffering.

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Panel considers SB 463 to bar certain plaintiffs and revise negligent‑security duties SB 463 would bar persons engaging in wrongful conduct from recovering negligence damages, limit general damages for unauthorized aliens in auto accidents, and narrow negligent‑security duties for property owners. Supporters framed the bill as protecting consumers; opponents warned of broad exclusions, subrogation impacts and a 'one‑bite' rule for premises owners.

Kansas lawmakers are weighing a controversial bill that could reshape negligence claims and limit damages for wrongful conduct—sparking fierce debate between consumer advocates and legal experts.

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It's Monday again which means its time for another legal minute!

This week, Richard is discussing negligence at private hospitals.

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Court examines open and obvious danger doctrine in negligence claims against Thomason Legal discussion centers on applicability of open and obvious danger in negligence cases

The Utah Court of Appeals is diving deep into the nuances of negligence law, questioning how darkness impacts the perception of danger and liability in public spaces.

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Commonwealth argues intoxication in high-impact car crash case Commonwealth presents evidence of intoxication and negligence in high-impact car accident adjudication.

A Massachusetts court is grappling with a high-stakes case that questions the limits of negligence and intoxication in a devastating car crash—could this redefine public safety laws?

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Connecticut resident urges accountability after bridge collapse causes life-altering injury Dwight Otis details negligence by state officials for unsafe bridge causing his paralysis.

A Connecticut resident's life was shattered after a fall through a neglected bridge, revealing shocking state negligence that could change public safety laws forever.

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