Monthly Archives: August 2024
Plaintiff Wins $1.6M in Bicycle Accident Involving Another Cyclist
A plaintiff was recently awarded $1.6 million in a bicycle accident injury case involving another cyclist. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was riding his bike in the bicycle lane on 10th Street in midtown Atlanta. The other cyclist was riding in the opposite direction in the motor vehicle lane. The plaintiff contended that… Read More »
Georgia Bill Seeks to Limit Rights of Plaintiffs in Truck Accident Lawsuits
A recent piece of legislation that is working its way through the Georgia Congress seeks to limit the ability of plaintiffs to file lawsuits against trucking companies that cause injury to members of the public. The bill would prevent plaintiffs from filing lawsuits directly against insurance companies unless the insured trucking company was either… Read More »
Georgia Assisted Living Provider Sued for Age and Disability Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court against a Georgia assisted living provider after they allegedly fired a 78-year-old employee after she was briefly hospitalized. They are among 9 assisted living community centers in Georgia and California being accused of various forms of employment discrimination. The employee, who… Read More »