Call Us 919-240-4054Another student has come forward alleging he was hazed as a new member of the Maine West High School’s boys’ soccer team in Des Plaines, Illinois. The unnamed player says he was held down, physically and sexually assaulted by older teammates during a “campus run” at the school in September 2012, according to the lawsuit […]
Athlete’s family sues NCAA, university for player’s death
The family of a college football player who died after a head injury during practice has filed suit against the NCAA, the team’s coach and others, according to reports. Derek Sheely, 22, collapsed during a preseason drill for the Frostburg State University football team in Western Maryland. According to the complaint filed by attorneys for […]
Statewide campaign urges drivers to watch for cyclists, pedestrians
The tragic and preventable deaths of several cyclists in the Triangle are the motivation behind the Department of Transportation’s “Watch for Me” campaign, which aims to promote safety for cyclists as well as pedestrians. Additionally, the deaths of two Triangle cyclists in recent months prompted law enforcement from Apex and Durham to take part in […]
Lawyer resigns, serves time after videotaping sex with client
An Indiana lawyer resigned after pleading guilty to voyeurism charges stemming from accusations that he taped himself having sex with a client. William Wallace III visited an incarcerated woman in February 2009, according to court documents. Wallace offered the woman legal representation in her criminal matter but she turned him down. He later agreed to […]
Ann Groninger named Lawyer of the Year for 2014 by Best Lawyers in America
The firm is pleased to announce that partner Ann Groninger was selected by Best Lawyers in America as a “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of employment law – individuals. Ann’s profile can be viewed here. Ann is passionate about individual employees and groups of workers in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases. She […]
U.S. government agency announces new program to reduce workplace injuries
A new federal program will keep track of workplace injuries and illnesses for federal workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels said that the goal is for the collection of data to “help to reduce occupational hazards and prevent injuries, illnesses and deaths […]
Durham man wins personal injury suit against city
A Durham man who suffered severe brain injuries after being hit by a city-owned truck won a $2 million settlement from the city and its insurer, according to an article in NC Lawyers Weekly. Reyes A. Gonzalez was within a crosswalk and had the pedestrian signal when he was struck by a Water Management Department […]
Boone motel deaths could have been prevented
The tragic deaths of a married couple and an 11-year-old boy in a Boone motel room could have been prevented, according to a report from the News & Observer. Daryl Jenkins, 73, and Shirley Jenkins, 72, were found dead in a second-floor room of the Best Western in April. In June, 11-year-old Jeffrey Williams was […]
Gun owners not responsible for adult son’s use of gun
The owners of a gun used by a convicted felon to shoot his girlfriend and then himself cannot be held responsible for leaving the gun unsecured, North Carolina’s State Supreme Court ruled on June 13, 2013. In March 2011, Bernie Parrish drove to his girlfriend Catryn Bridges’ place of work and shot her in the […]
Criminal charges sought against workers’ comp claims adjuster
The family and friends of a 47-year-old man who died from serious complications after a workers’ comp injury are seeking criminal charges against the claims management company and individual adjuster they say drove him to his death. Charles Romano was injured in 2003 while stocking shelves at Ralphs Grocery in Camarillo, California. The surgery he […]
