Nagel Rice has settled a class action against the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa which alleged that the Borgata violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by offering loyalty reward members "Unlimited Free Parking" that was not actually unlimited. The parties reached a settlement that was preliminarily approved by the court. The settlement...
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Month: July 2016
Details of Rutgers University Settlement with Basketball Player Emerge
Can students sue a coach or school administrators for abusive conduct?
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Basketball coach Bob Knight is legendary for winning championships -- and throwing chairs. While his controversial, combative style may have coincided with wins for Indiana, similar behavior by others can lead to big losses. A recent settlement involving another coach, this time at...
Malpractice Claims Increase with the Use of Electronic Health Records
Why do malpractice claims increase when Electronic Health Records are used?
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According to The Doctors Company, a Napa-based medical malpractice insurance company with 78,000 members, the increasing use of electronic health records (EHR) is causing an increase in medical errors and, therefore, in malpractice liability. The Doctor's Company reports settling almost...