Credit Card “Arbitration Agreements” Under Attack
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Posted in Consumer Law | No Comments »If you own a credit card, you have probably given up your right to a trial in the event of any dispute with the credit card company. You probably didn't know that when you signed up for the card because ...
Federal Court Opens Door to Civil Rights Suits in Nursing Home Cases
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 Posted in Injury and Accidents | No Comments »An elderly woman in Pennsylvania entered a nursing home where she received improper care, according to her complaint. She developed pressure sores, became malnourished, developed sepsis and ultimately passed away. The woman's estate brought suit claiming her civil rights were ...
Kraft Workers Successful in Wage Claim Class Action
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 Posted in Labor Union | No Comments »Production workers at the Kraft foods plant in Madison, Wisconsin are required to wear protective gear and clothing to ensure sanitary conditions. They are not allowed to take these items home, and since 1985 Kraft has not paid its ...
Wisconsin Law With Respect to Automobile Insurance Changed Dramatically in the Last Month
Monday, July 13th, 2009 Posted in Injury and Accidents | No Comments »Wisconsin now has mandatory insurance, has increased the minimum limits, requires Umbrella policies to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and allows consumers access to coverage they purchased. This article will look at some of the major changes and explain ...
Budget Victory For Injured People
Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Injury and Accidents | 4 Comments »The Wisconsin budget was recently signed by the Governor. It contains a section that makes it easier for plaintiffs to collect the full value of their medical expenses from the person that hurt them. The law should help limit the ...