Facts and holding: Rita Kruk (“Kruk”), a Human Resources Specialist, was a participant in an ERISA plan provided through her employment that provided disability benefits. Kruk’s Plan stated that if a ...
In this high-profile criminal prosecution of XTO Energy by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the scope of corporate criminal liability for the actions of third parties is likely to take ...
Learn the four elements of negligence—duty, breach, causation, and damages—and how courts determine liability in civil injury ...
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Proximate cause is a vital element in negligence cases, but is also an important element in securities fraud cases, where it is known as loss causation. The pivotal requirement of demonstrating loss ...
August 31, 2021 - Robotically assisted surgical devices (RASD) are one type of computer-assisted surgical systems. RASD have become popularized in recent years and are now commonly used by health ...
Third-party assault cases, commonly referred to as negligent security cases, have been on the rise for decades and are known for their exaggerated verdicts. In these cases, there is an allegation the ...
In personal injury law, causation is the connection between someone's actions and the harm that happened because of them. It explains why someone should be blamed for an injury that happened.