Class Actions Against Workers Compensation Insurance Companies
Posted by David J. McMorris and Christian Uehlein on Aug 19, 2014 9:13:32 AM Thornton Law Firm has recently brought several class action cases against national insurance companies, charging that they have systematically cheated employers for many years by...
New and Improved Rules for Jury Trials In Massachusetts
Posted by Thornton Law Firm LLP on Aug 13, 2014 12:45:56 PM Governor Patrick has just signed into law a new bill changing two important rules governing jury trials. Chapter 231 of the General Laws is amended to allow either party to a lawsuit to suggest to the jury a...
Hickenlooper, Polis Pact Will Keep Fracking Off Ballot In Colorado
Posted by Thornton Law Firm LLP on Aug 7, 2014 5:39:00 PM Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and State Representative Jared Polis have reached an agreement to keep two measures to regulate fracking off the November ballot. Under the deal, Rep. Polis agreed to...
Stryker Takes $161M Charge Against Hip Implant Lawsuits
Posted by Marilyn McGoldrick on Jul 30, 2014 11:39:43 AM Stryker Corp., the manufacturer of the recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular Neck hip systems, announced this month that it is taking a $161 million dollar charge against its 2nd quarter earnings relating to...
