| Nominal Damages |
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| If an injured party is harmed or has property that is damaged by the intentional or negligent conduct of a defendant, he may bring an action to recover damages. Sometimes, the injured party recovers a verdict but only nominal, or minimal, damages. More... |
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| Actions Against Parents for Torts of Children |
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| Generally, parents are not liable for the torts of their minor children. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and parents may be held liable in certain circumstances.More... |
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| Bad Faith of Insurer - Failure to Pay a Claim |
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| Every contract imposes upon the parties to the contract the duty of good faith and fair dealing, which requires the parties to act so as not to injure each other's right to the benefit of the agreement. Such a duty applies to an insurer and an insured, who agree to the terms of an insurance policy.More... |
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| The Jones Act - Maintenance and Cure |
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| Under the Jones Act and general maritime law, a seaman who is injured in the course and scope of his employment may recover "maintenance" and "cure" benefits from his employer, even if the employer was not negligent and the vessel was not unseaworthy. Maintenance and cure benefits are similar to workmen's compensation benefits; however, no government agency is involved in the administration of maintenance and cure benefits. More... |
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| Federal Volunteer Protection Act - Overview |
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| The Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) is a federal law designed to promote volunteerism by granting civil immunity to volunteers under certain circumstances. The VPA was signed into law by President Clinton in 1997.More... |
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