Plaintiff, a middle-aged man in good health, awoke one night with chills and body aches. Plaintiff was seen by defendants the following day. On that initial visit, plaintiff was offered a chest X-ray, but declined. Defendants prescribed amoxicillin and sent him home. During the two-month period following his initial visit, the plaintiff was seen by [...]
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Juror Feedback: Research after a verdict can educate counsel for next time
By Alan Cooper Published: May 17, 2010 After the conclusion of a trial, lawyers often want to ask jurors a simple question: How did I do? The lawyer who lost the case may particularly want to know how the juror reached its conclusion and why, so she can learn something that will help her when [...]
Plaintiff nonsuits, then adds new claims
Lee Livingston quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly:
An Alexandria federal judge has allowed new claims in a refiled medical malpractice suit after a nonsuit
A higher hurdle: U.S. high court says complaint must state ‘plausible’ set of facts
Lee Livingston quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly:
The U.S. Supreme Court has set a higher hurdle for a plaintiff filing a civil complaint in federal court.
