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Delivery Worker’s PTSD Claim Against Five Guys and Maintenance Firm to Go to Jury

A food delivery worker who encountered two weapon-wielding maintenance workers surprised by his presence in a Five Guys hamburger eatery can bring negligence claims against the restaurant and the maintenance company over his mental trauma. The federal district court for …

Member of Crew Tied to 490 Catalytic Converter Thefts Pleads Guilty

A Springfield, Massachusetts man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston last week to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from over 490 vehicles. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy, Santo Feliberty …

Courts Find ‘How Many Apartment Units Are There?’ Is an Ambiguous Question

Because its application question about how many apartments were in a New York building was considered ambiguous, an insurer has lost its bid to deny a commercial property insurance claim and rescind the policy. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals …

Born After Superstorm Sandy’s Destruction, 2 Big Flood Control Projects Get Underway in New Jersey

HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A decade after they were first envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy ‘s destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect the densely populated cities of New Jersey that lie just outside …

Asbestos Wrongful Death Claim Allowed Against Employer as Workers’ Comp Exception

A Connecticut appeals court has revived a wrongful death claim that tests a narrow exception to the state law that makes workers’ compensation the exclusive remedy for most workplace deaths and injuries. Harold Dusto’s estate blames his death on mesothelioma …

Claims Adjuster Forfeits Beach House, Will Serve Prison Time for Fraud Scheme

A former Allstate claims adjuster will spend one year and a day in prison and forfeit his beach house and pickup truck to the federal government after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. Federal prosecutors say 51-year-old Paul …

Pa. Governor`s Office Settles Former Staffer’s Sexual Harassment Claim

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) __ The office of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro settled a former employee`s claim she was sexually harassed by a senior aide earlier this year by agreeing to pay her and her lawyers $295,000, according to documents released …

Major Water Main Break Impacts Thousands, Prompts State of Emergency in a Northern N.Y. County

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A state of emergency was issued Thursday in a northern New York county, where the Fort Drum U.S. Army base is located, following a major water main break that has left tens of thousands without water. …

Mass. Court: Drowsy Driver Can Be Held Liable for Crash if Condition Was Foreseeable

A driver who suffers a sudden medical emergency and crashes into another vehicle may be held liable for the accident even if never diagnosed with the condition or never advised not to drive. If the driver knew or should have …

Coast Guard Opens Formal Inquiry into Collapse of Mast on Maine Schooner that Killed Passenger

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Coast Guard said Monday it has launched a formal investigation into a fatal accident aboard a historic schooner off the coast of Maine in which a mast fell and killed one person and injured three …

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