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Motley Rice LLC files first lawsuit in the fatal Harrah's Entertainment bus crash
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has filed a negligence and products liability action against eight defendants, alleging that the defendants caused and contributed to the bodily injuries, pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and future damages of five plaintiffs who survived the crash of a Harrah's Tunica Bus.
News Asbestos Exposure
New Mesothelioma Trial: Tennessee Supreme Court orders retrial for DuPont worker
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a new trial on behalf of Evelyn Nye, surviving spouse of mesothelioma victim Hugh Todd Nye against defendant National Service Industries d/b/a North Brothers, Inc.
News Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
State Department's embrace of Libya has precedent for Cuba, other countries
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The unvetted proposal for Libya that passed the U.S. Senate today and is now in the U.S. House of Representatives completely immunizes Libya against existing and future lawsuits, attachments, and liens.
News Personal Injury Lawsuits
Napa Fire Hazards: Gel in firepots could cause serious burn injuries
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The New York Times reported that in separate instances over the course of a week two gel firepots exploded, causing serious burn injuries.
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Massey Energy Co. agrees to noteworthy corporate governance improvements in environmental compliance and worker safety
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice today announces court approval of a shareholder derivative settlement with Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE), brought by institutional shareholder Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust.
News Medical Device Lawsuits
Motley Rice attorney Fred Thompson appointed to Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in defective defibrillator lead MDL
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Medical practice group leader Fred Thompson, III, has been appointed as a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in the Medtronic, Inc., Sprint Fidelis® lead multidistrict litigation.
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Sony Security Breach: Lawsuits filed after Sony PlayStation Network hacked
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice is involved in a putative class action lawsuit against gaming company Sony on behalf of PlayStation users and purchasers.
News Asbestos Exposure
Motley Rice applauds National Asbestos Awareness Week resolution
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice LLC stresses the continuing importance of research, action and responsibility as related to asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases throughout South Carolina.
News Securities Class Actions
Chinese Fraud Cases: Investors not swayed by securities fraud cases involving Chinese companies
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
According to an article featured by Forbes, long-time China investors who seem to be aware of the alleged accounting fraud in corporate China will continue to invest in that market.
News Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Assisted Living Neglect: Director of local facility arrested in police raid of group home
March 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Police arrested Fair Havens Manor Director Andrea Magwood yesterday for allegedly neglecting residents. Fair Havens Manor is an assisted living facility for the elderly and disabled that is located on Cosgrove Avenue in North Charleston, S.C.