Miami Herald: Trial Lawyer Propaganda Film, ‘Hot Coffee,’ Not So Hot
Miami Herald TV critic Glenn Garvin saved tort reformers some time by writing a scathing review of “Hot Coffee,” the latest trial lawyer propaganda film
UncategorizedPersonal Injury Liar, er, Lawyer John Edwards Indicted
Former presidential candidate, vice-presidential nominee, U.S. senator and personal injury lawyer John Edwards was indicted today, reports the Washington Post, and tort reformers everywhere will, if they’re candid, admit to being pleased
UncategorizedLitigation Doesn’t Improve Nursing Home Care, And Barney Frank Is Ready to Support Tort Reform
A new study reported by the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that nursing homes providing excellent care are nearly as likely to be sued as those providing lesser care, putting the lie to personal injury lawyers’ long-time claim that their lawsuits work to improve care, not just their personal fortunes
UncategorizedCalifornia, #2 Judicial Hellhole, Losing Jobs to Tort-Reforming Texas
The Wall Street Journal’s John Fund offered an interesting piece of analysis this past weekend, demonstrating that California, the #2 Judicial Hellhole, is losing employers and jobs to tort-reforming Texas
UncategorizedLiterary Joke of the Day
Q-Why do personal injury lawyers engage in PIP fraud? A-They have great expectations
UncategorizedColorado Bill Would Eliminate Phantom Damages
Colorado legislators introduced a bill last Friday that would correct a state supreme court ruling that results in awards that significantly overcompensate plaintiffs and their attorneys in personal injury lawsuits.
UncategorizedCanadian Personal Injury Lawyer’s Class Action Seeks Death Penalty for Moose
News of a Canadian personal injury lawyer’s class action against the province of Newfoundland, demanding that the government there step up its moose-killing efforts, invites attention
UncategorizedFraud Suit Against Personal Injury Law Firm Reinstated
A federal appellate court today reinstated a lawsuit brought against a Pittsburgh personal injury firm for allegedly engaging in a scheme designed to generate fraudulent asbestos claims. ATRA had filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief, urging the court to take such action. The Fourth Circuit ruling clears the way for the case to move forward.
UncategorizedCalifornia Bar: No Discipline Against Prominent Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
The California State Bar has announced that two of the state’s most prominent plaintiffs’ lawyers will face no further discipline for allegedly attempting to enforce an invalid $489 million judgment obtained in Nicaragua against the Dole Food Company.
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