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Illinois Nursing Home Found Liable for Amputation

Alton, Illinois – A Smithton, Illinois nursing home resident won a lawsuit in St. Clair County for losing her right lower leg. In 2022, the 64-year-old lived at Bria of Smithton, a skilled care nursing facility. She developed an infection in her right great toe. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Ted Gianaris, alleged the infection … Continue reading Illinois Nursing Home Found Liable for Amputation

SCOTUS Finds Andy Warhol Foundation Liable for Copyright Infringement

On May 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling against the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in a 7-2 decision that may have wide-ranging implications for artists around the nation. The case of Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith arose as a result of an unauthorized reprinting in Vanity Fair magazine of a photo … Continue reading SCOTUS Finds Andy Warhol Foundation Liable for Copyright Infringement

Are You Liable for an Older Adult Parent's Car Accident?

You should always respect the older adults in your life. But you might also want to fear them on the highway. While our older adult relatives may have a wealth of knowledge and compassion, they don’t always make the quickest or best decisions behind the wheel. And as Salon points out, getting older drivers to … Continue reading Are You Liable for an Older Adult Parent's Car Accident?

Are Parents Liable for Their Child's Gun Violence?

When 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly opened fire in Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, he struck Zaire Goodman in the neck. Fortunately, Goodman survived. Gendron now faces 25 criminal charges, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism, first-degree murder, attempted murder, and murder as a hate crime. He pleaded not guilty. However, Goodman also wants to hold Gendron’s parents … Continue reading Are Parents Liable for Their Child's Gun Violence?

When Is a Landlord Liable for Criminal Activity at Their Property?

When criminal activity happens at your apartment building or rental home, it’s natural to wonder whether anything could have been done to prevent it from happening. While your landlord probably doesn’t live in the building and wasn’t involved in the crime, it’s still their responsibility. A recent lawsuit in the news tragically illustrates the need … Continue reading When Is a Landlord Liable for Criminal Activity at Their Property?

Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?

Summer days are sliding past all too quickly, helped along by the variety of fun warm-weather activities available for families to enjoy. Some of the best fun often has a hint of a dangerous thrill to it, from rope swings to tubing at the lake to roller coasters. But if you or your child is … Continue reading Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?