Archive for December, 2008
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held that a person who was wrongfully arrested for not paying a restaurant bill could sue the restaurant and its manager for false imprisonment.
In Ferrell v. Mikula, 18 year-old Racquel Ferrell and 13 year-old Kristie Ferrell were arrested for not paying their bill after dining at Ruby Tuesdays. After eating, the girls left in their vehicle and were followed by an off duty police officer working as a security guard at Ruby Tuesday. ...
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A Georgia personal injury attorney recently won a $1.25 million verdict in a nursing home neglect case in Dekalb County, Georgia. The allegations involved improper care and treatment by the nursing home, including the failure to properly monitor the patient to avoid the occurrence of painful bed sores.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the story.
Nursing home neglect and abuse cases can be tragic. We generally expect these facilities to operate within the standard of care and to honestly ...
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The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta recently held that a police officer is not entitled to qualified immunity for using significant force after making an arrest in which there was no danger.
In Galvez v. Bruce, the Eleventh Circuit held that a sheriff’s deputy who allegedly used excessive force after making an arrest was not entitled to qualified immunity. The decision stems from an incident that occurred at medical doctor Adolfo Galvez’s walk-in clinic in Florida. A ...
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued new guidelines relating to the safety of public pools and spas. These guidelines are an attempt to address the well-known problem of children being entrapped in drains and suffering serious injuries or death.
The guideline can be found on the CPSC's website.
Public pools can be a great summertime diversion for kids and families. That's why it is so important to insure that these facilities are safe and in compliance with federal ...
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