“Watching the video I thought that it was wise of Major League Baseball to combine this sort of sentimental moment with mass speculative litigation. It kept brand values strong. I felt strangely
grateful that I could have a moment to remember that afternoon. Surprised by the evidence of both copyright violation and father-daughter affection.” —Paul Ford,
“Nanolaw with Daughter” [more inside]
posted by kipmanley
on May 15, 2011 -
26 comments
Medical Malpractice Myth explores the idea that it's not litigious patients, ambulance chasing lawyers and runaway juries behind the rising costs of medical malpractice insurance. It's the increasing occurrence of medical malpractice that's driving those insurance rates up.
posted by jperkins
on Dec 18, 2005 -
105 comments
You park, they pay NYC Port Authority found negligent by having parking under WTC. Jury finds terrorists 32% responsible for exploding van there in 1993. 400 plaintiffs seek $1.8 billion, NYCPA will have to pay 100% of the damages that might be awarded.
posted by dand
on Oct 27, 2005 -
45 comments
It seems likely that we'll be hearing a lot more about
tort reform, especially
medical malpractice tort reform, over the next couple years. Sadly, many don't even know exactly
what a tort is, let alone
how the tort system works, although most have heard about individual lawsuits
through the media. Conservatives tend to focus on
capping damages,
reigning in juries, and
allowing businesses to contract out of tort liability. Liberals
generally oppose these proposals, and some have
a few ideas about reform as well. Of course, we could always follow the example of
New Zealand and
scrap the tort system altogether. Maybe the Supreme Court will give the GOP some suggestions about reform in their
latest tort case.
posted by boltman
on Nov 7, 2002 -
32 comments
