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  April 3, 2013

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Private/ERISA, Medicaid, and Medicare Lien Resolution and Set-Asides

18
Apr

Building Credibility with Judges, Mediators and Opposing Counsel

24
Apr

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Litigation: The One-Hour Crash Course

30
Apr

How to Handle A Federal Tort Claims Act Case

Announcements


 

 

2013 TTLA Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Seminar, April 25-26

NOTE: Hotel room block ends on April 4th. Join WILLIAMS KHERKHER, CLARK, LOVE & HUTSON, G.P. and FIBICH, HAMPTON, LEEBRON, BRIGGS & JOSEPHSON, L.L.P. in Houston on April 25-26, 2013 for a ground-breaking new seminar. For the first time ever, these three law firms will join forces with TTLA to present a seminar dedicated solely to the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation. This uniquely-structured seminar will feature updates on the hottest torts, panel discussions by leading mass tort attorneys, and speeches by TTLA legends Michael Gallagher, Tommy Fibich, John Eddie Williams and Ernest Cannon. The program is full of resources and networking opportunities for everyone, so join us for the newest TTLA seminar devoted to the trials and challenges of the mass tort lawyer. Click on the headline to learn more.  

 

Laws/Cases


 

 

Suit: Man Abused by New Mexico Priest

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A New Mexico man has filed suit against the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, alleging a priest sexually molested him in the 1980s. In the suit, the plaintiff says he was abused when he was 10 years old by the defendant while training to be an altar boy at St. Anthony Parish. The suit says the parish and archdiocese should have been aware of the dangers the priest posed to children and should have done more to protect the plaintiff.
T.S. Last, Albuquerque Journal 04/03/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Portland TV Anchor Files Discrimination Lawsuit

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A former long-time news anchor in Portland has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming the television station discriminated against him after he suffered a stroke on the air in 2006. In his suit, the plaintiff says the station cut his pay and removed him from news broadcasts because he was "damaged goods." The lawsuit is seeking monetary award for lost wages and benefits, and other damages.
Scott Dolan, Portland Press Herald 04/03/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Divorce Suit Revived Against Hedge Fund Manager

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An appeals court has revived a lawsuit filed by the ex-wife of hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen, who is accused of hiding more than $5 million during the couple's divorce. The court revived claims of fraud, racketeering and breach of fiduciary duty against Cohen. Cohen's ex originally filed suit against him in 2009.
Bernard Vaughan, Chicago Tribune 04/03/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Products


 

 

Tyson Recalls 120,000 lbs. of Chicken Products

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Tyson Foods Inc. has issued a recall of more than 120,000 pounds of chicken products due to undeclared allergens. The company said that its breaded chicken tenderloin and uncooked chicken fritter products contain soy not listed on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions from customers.
Bowdeya Tweh , The Cincinnati Enquirer 04/03/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Wrongful Death


 

 

Suit Filed over Death Caused by Police Chase

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The death of a 19-year-old man in Chicago has prompted a lawsuit against two police officers allegedly responsible for his death. The victim was a passenger in a car being chased by police in 2006 for running a stop sign; the suit says the officers failed to discontinue their "wanton and reckless" pursuit of the car, contributing to the wreck that killed the victim. The lawsuit is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
Ellen Jean Hirst, Chicago Tribune 04/02/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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