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On a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a $79.5 million jury award against Philip Morris USA, saying that a jury may punish a defendant only for the harm done to the person who is suing. The company had argued that the jury was encouraged to punish it for health problems suffered by every one who smoked its cigarettes.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a hearing on Tuesday afternoon for legislation by Sen. Mark Norris, R-Memphis, and Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, that limits medical professional liability or requires pre-certification of medical malpractice cases. Norris' bill, SB 2001, is similar to last year's legislation. . It sets caps on damages for loss of enjoyment of life, loss of society, loss of...

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The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a hearing on Tuesday afternoon for legislation by Sen. Mark Norris, R-Memphis, and Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, that limits medical professional liability or requires pre-certification of medical malpractice cases. Norris' bill, SB 2001, is similar to last year's legislation. . It sets caps on damages for loss of enjoyment of life, loss of society, loss of...

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1. If physically capable make sure notice/notice in writing is given to your employer. If you are a sub-contractor notice to the general contractor.2. Make sure that you are given a panel of 3 doctors to choose from.3. Make sure all required notices are published by the employer or general contractor to the Tennessee Department of Labor.4. Make sure you acquire your temporary total benefits or...

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ConAgra estimates the recent Peter Pan Peanut Butter recall will cost the company $50-$60million (including the Great Value recall).Company spokesman Chris Kircher says the company still doesn't know how much peanut butter is involved in the recall, but Kircher said peanut butter typically generates about 150 (m) million dollars in sales each year.ConAgra chief executive Gary Rodkin told...

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As state lawmakers decide whether to pass medical malpractice caps as a means of tort "reform," the Knox News Business Journal offers a debate between a doctor and an attorney who argue both sides of the issue. Lawyer Sid Gilreath argues for defensive medicine, and I must say that I agree:I want my doctor to use defensive medicine. I want them to use anything available to make sure they are on...

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John Rice, personal injury attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee wants you to be aware of some of the pitfalls in court.The Estate of Billy Wayne Jones, deceased v. Andrew Stewart, et alThis is a wrongful death case. On appeal, Ms. Theresa Diane Jones (Ms. Jones) and Ms. Johnnie Mae Hall (Ms. Hall) contend that two erroneous admissions of evidence unfairly influenced the jury's award of damages for...

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In a terrible twist, a New Dorp woman and her daughter heading to visit a sick relative were only blocks from a Brooklyn hospital when they were badly hurt in a car accident almost six years ago. A speeding, stolen pickup truck, being chased by the owner in another vehicle, ran a red light and broadsided Lisa Yeager's car at Third Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn's Sunset Park section, near...

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If you are hurt, follow your doctor's instructions and get all the care the doctor believes you need. Whether it is a suggestion for physical therapy, home exercises, or follow up care with another doctor, follow the orders. That will help you get better (always your ultimate goal) and prevent some unsympathetic adjuster from attacking you later on down the road.If you do not have health...

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John T. Rice, PC, Attorney at Law, Chattanooga, Tennessee with 32 years experience in trucking accidents, workers compensation and all accidents recently elected to Chattanooga Bar Association Board of Governors.Mr. Rice has previously served on the Board of Governors as well as numerous committees including the Board of Chattanooga Bar Association.

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