Plaintiff parent sought damages for emotional distress and the medical and educational costs for plaintiff child. She contended that had she known of the risks that she would have obtained a eugenic abortion. Defendant physicians filed a motion to dismiss...

Defendants were convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Upon review, defendants contended that there was insufficient evidence to convict.

Plaintiff Richard Smith saw traffic braking. He successfully stopped his car with the assured clear distance between himself and the car ahead. Defendant Andrew Wells, who was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee behind plaintiff’s car, did not. Defendant’s...

Plaintiffs brought an action against defendant dog owners for the alleged wrongful death of plaintiffs' son, who ran into the street and was killed by a car after being frightened by defendants' dogs. The trial court entered a final summary judgment...

Defendant raped the victim. Prior to trial, the defendant filed a written motion in limine, pursuant to G. L. c. 233, § 21B, the rape-shield statute, seeking to introduce evidence that the victim had engaged in sexual intercourse with her boyfriend...

Plaintiff Main Line Pictures Inc. sent a copy of the screenplay to the defendant Kim Basinger. The defendant was a well-known actress, having starred in many movies. Defendant agreed to act in the film, and the payment of her services was made to the...

Wild Virginia v. Council on Envtl. Quality United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division June 21, 2021, Decided; June 21, 2021, Filed Case No. 3:20CV00045 Opinion  [*625]  The plaintiffs in this case, various...

Guadalupe Hernandez, a Spanish speaking ground worker for Asplundh Tree Expert Co., had an accident whereby a substantial portion of his right hand was severed. Hernandez was injured when he was in the process of clearing debris underneath a wood chipper...

Miller v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division April 5, 2013, Decided; April 5, 2013, Filed No. C 12-04936 LB Opinion ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR...

Homesite Ins. Co. v. Hindman Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division March 22, 2010, Submitted; April 23, 2010, Decided DOCKET NO. A-5103-08T1 Opinion  [*43]   [**805]  The opinion of the court was delivered by  [*44]  LISA, P.J.A.D. The issue...