| Bad Faith Defenses of Insurer |
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| Every contract, including an insurance policy, contains an implied covenant that both parties will exercise good faith and fair dealing so that the other party's right to the benefits of the agreement is not hindered. A breach of such duty may result in bad faith litigation.More... |
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| Torts in Hockey |
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| Hockey is one of the more dangerous sports in which to participate. It also involves a risk of injury to spectators at the ice rink as well. This article addresses the potential recovery by both spectators and participants for injuries that they may receive during a game.More... |
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| Structured Settlements |
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| When a plaintiff brings a personal injury action against a defendant for damages and the parties decide to settle the case, they may enter into a structured settlement to compensate the plaintiff for his injury. Structured settlements are monetary awards for damages that are paid in installments over a period of time. They are frequently used to settle tort cases involving severe injuries in which large damages are sought (e.g., products liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases) because of the defendant's inability to pay the amount in one lump sum.More... |
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| TORT ACTION FOR SALE OF HABIT-FORMING DRUG TO A SPOUSE |
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| Most states have enacted statutes that prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors to a person who is intoxicated or who is known to be addicted to alcohol. These statutes may also extend to the sale of a habit-forming drug to a person who is known to be addicted to drugs. More... |
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| Examples of Non-Defamatory Opinion |
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| Defamation lawsuits are not easy to win because the plaintiff must both prove the difficult elements of his or her case and avoid the many defenses to defamation. This article discusses two examples of one of the standard defenses to defamation: opinion.More... |
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