Kathleen and Michael Regers lost two malpractice cases they brought against certain medical providers because of the death of their daughter. The Federal District Court ordered them to pay approximately $25,000 in costs to the Defendants. In this case the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decides whether a party’s ability to pay and the economic [...]
Archive of entries posted on March 2011
Case of the Week – 3/20/11 – State of Washington v. Eaton
Thomas Eaton was arrested for drunk driving. He was taken in custody to jail. He was searched at the jail and a small bag of methamphetamines was found taped to his sock. The State Of Washington Supreme Court decides if his sentenced can be increased because he possessed methamphetamine while in jail. Wshington v Eaton [...]
Case of the Week – 3/13/11 – Freeman v. Hannon
James Hannon signs a will leaving part of his estate to his wife’s family under certain circumstances. He divorced his wife and then died. The Maryland Supreme Court decides if the wife’s family still get the bequest even though he divorced his wife. Freeman v Hannon Podcast
Case of the Week – 3/6/11 – Hawaii v. Xiao
Undercover Police Officer Joel Wagner buys a $40 drink for Jing Hua Xiao in the Club Sara Lee in Hawaii. She does a special private dance for him. The Supreme Court of Hawaii decides when “dirty dancing” crosses the line into prostitution. Hawaii v. Xiao Podcast