Frivolous Lawsuit | search
Click here to view Frivolous Lawsuit news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- The Basics of Negligence Lawsuits in Georgia - ENJURISAs you can probably tell, it’s not difficult to satisfy the duty element of a negligence lawsuit. If the duty isn’t readily apparent, there’s a good chance that the case will be considered a frivolous lawsuit. 2. Breach of Duty “Breach of duty” refers to a wrongdoing committed by the defendant. One of the most common negligence claims ...
- What Is a Frivolous Lawsuit? Examples and Consequences - ENJURISA frivolous lawsuit is a lawsuit that has no legal merit. To put it simply, a frivolous lawsuit has no basis in law or fact. A frivolous lawsuit has no legitimate legal or factual support. Tweet this. Ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous, and nonsensical—these are all words that can be used to describe a frivolous lawsuit.
- The Real Story Behind McDonald’s Infamous Hot Coffee Case - ENJURISMcDonald’s Restaurants—more commonly known as the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit—is often cited as a classic example of frivolous litigation in the United States. In much of the public’s eye, Stella Lieback was a greedy plaintiff who spilled warm coffee on her lap while driving and decided to cash in by suing a big corporation for ...
- Damage Caps in Florida: Compensation Limits Personal InjuryThere are also caps on punitive damages in Florida, which exist to punish seriously unethical or bad behavior. It is generally rare to see these types of damages at play in most cases. Florida limits these damages to three times the amount of compensatory damages (those tied to financial losses, like loss of wages, medical bills, and more) or ...
- What is the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens? - ENJURISThe plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the United States against the aircraft manufacturer, Piper Aircraft Co., and the propeller manufacturer, Hartzell Propeller Inc. The defendants moved to dismiss the case based on forum non conveniens, arguing that Scotland was a more appropriate forum.
More
