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Nursing Homes Want Immunity from COVID 19 Lawsuits

April 28th, 2020
Posted By
Abby L. Botnick
Since the outbreak of COVID 19 at Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, families of nursing home residents have been on high alert. The virus can be easily spread in these facilities, especially considering that too many nursing homes don’t… Read More
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Categories: Common Law Blog
Tags: coronavirus, COVID 19, immunity, nursing home, Ohio, wrongful death

Wrongful Death Damages Available Under the FELA

February 7th, 2013
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
A tragic accident occurred yesterday at the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Cleveland, Ohio when a 50 year old railroad employee was killed after falling from a train car. The incident raises the question of what damages are available to the individualâ… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: ArcelorMittal steel, damages, Federal Employers' Liability Act, FELA, railroad, wrongful death