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Negligence

A Look Down the Road for Robert Griffin III: Lawsuit Against the Redskins?

The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. The term “Gross Negligence” was mentioned in a recent article written by the TheBigLead.com. This term was in reference to the Washington Redskins Head Coach, Mike Shanahan playing Robert Griffin III (RGIII) in the playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. Robert Griffin initially injured his knee during a […]

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Negligence

Jason Terry Sues Financial Advisors for Allegedly Costing him $2-4 Million

The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Jason Terry has filed a 24-page complaint in Federal Court against former financial advisor William C. Crafton. Terry has also named Suntrust Bank, Martin Kelly Capital Management, Adam Fein, and CSI Capital Management as Defendants in the complaint. The complaint states that Terry’s financial advisors cost him […]

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Negligence

66-Year-Old Woman Sues Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini’s Foundation After Suffering Injuries During Football Drill

The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Beverly Morgan is a 66-year-old woman residing in Lincoln, Nebraska. She recently brought a lawsuit through attorney Robert Kinsey against the Bo Pelini Foundation (Bo Pelini is the Head Football Coach at the University of Nebraska). Morgan also named Tim Beck as a defendant. Tim is the […]

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Intentional Torts Negligence

Take Me Out At the Ball Game

The following article is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq.   Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. Forty-five year old Elizabeth Lloyd is seeking $500,000 in damages against a thirteen year old boy, Matthew Migliaccio, for hitting her in the face […]

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Negligence

Plaintiff Wins $4.4 Million Judgment Against L.A. Fitness

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ​Rene Rodriguez, a 36 year old car salesman, has won his personal injury suit against L.A. Fitness International LLC.  Rodriguez went for a board around the arc, when he slipped in a puddle on the floor.   As a result, Rodriguez incurred around $125,000 in medical bills because three (and […]

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Headline Negligence Sports Law Torts

Stafon Johnson v. University of Southern California

On January 24, 2011, former University of Southern California runningback Stafon Johnson filed a Complaint against the University of Southern California and USC football’s assistant strength and conditioning coach Jamie Yanchar for damages based on negligence. The incident that is the subject of the action is widely known by sports fans.  It occurred in September 2009 […]

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Headline Negligence Sports Law Torts

Holding Football Helmet Companies Accountable For Head Injuries

Yesterday, John Carlson of the Seattle Seahawks was carted off of the field of play in his team’s NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Chicago Bears.  Carlson suffered an injury after he landed on his head near the sideline.  As discussed last month, there are enormous dangers and damaging health effects of from head injuries. […]

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Headline Negligence Personal Injury Torts

Duty To Instruct How To Properly Eat An Artichoke

I am not a huge fan of artichokes.  Eating them takes too much effort, and I am not very impressed by their taste.  However, I do know how to eat one, and I would expect that if someone asked me to serve him an artichoke, he would also know how to eat one properly, or […]

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Headline Negligence Torts

A Negligent Act By A 4-Year-Old Riding a Tricycle?

Anyone who has taken 1L Torts class is not surprised that a 4-year-old can be sued in a court of law.  In fact, anyone versed in the law might not be shocked and appalled should a 4-year-old be found guilty in a tort action.  How could one forget the case of Garratt v. Dailey, where […]