False Arrest & Malicious Prosecution Claims Explained
These aren't the same claim wearing two names — they arise at different moments, need different proof, and a 2022 Supreme Court case changed one of them.
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The Feres Doctrine: Why Service Members Can't Sue
A 1950 Supreme Court case bars active-duty troops from suing over military malpractice — even though their own spouse or child, hurt the same way, can.
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Hawaii Car Accident Settlements: The Minimums Just Doubled
Hawaii doubled its liability minimums to 40/80/20 in January 2026, and its no-fault PIP still excludes lost wages by default.
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Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Where Four Separate MDLs Stand
Bard is settling roughly 38,000 cases. Covidien just lost an $88 million bellwether. Four different manufacturers means four different postures.
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When a Fertility Clinic Loses, Destroys or Swaps an Embryo
A 2024 Alabama ruling called embryos 'children.' Tank failures have produced eight-figure verdicts. How these claims actually work varies enormously by state.
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IVC Filter Lawsuit: Bard Settled, Cook Still Litigating
One manufacturer has resolved over 8,600 cases quietly. The other just lost its second bellwether trial and is only now heading toward settlement talks.
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Indiana Car Accident Settlements: Two Fault Rules
Indiana bars recovery at 51% fault against a private driver, but against a government entity, any fault at all can end your claim.
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Key Bridge Collapse: What the $2.24B Settlement Actually Covers
A ship's owner tried to cap its liability at $43.7 million. Maryland alone later settled for $2.24 billion. Those are two completely different numbers.
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Life Insurance Denied? Contestability & Suicide Clauses
A denial inside the first two years works differently than one after — and a fight over who the beneficiary even is can freeze the payout entirely.
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The LTD 24-Month Cliff: Any-Occupation and SSDI Offsets
Approved disability benefits often stop right at month 24, when the definition of 'disabled' quietly gets much harder to meet. Here's how that trap works.
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Long-Term Disability Claims: Why ERISA Changes Everything
Most employer disability plans are governed by a federal law with no jury trial, no bad-faith damages, and a review often stacked against you from the start.
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Maine Car Accident Settlements: Dollars, Not Percentages
Maine juries must reduce damages by dollars and cents, not by a fault percentage — so the cut need not match your share of the blame.
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