Call Us 919-240-4054Two fatal school bus crashes have led the National Transportation Safety Board to make new recommendations regarding the manufacturing and maintenance of school buses. The first fatal crash occurred in February 2012 when a school bus in Chesterfield, NJ collided in an intersection with a dump truck that had the right of way. Two children, […]
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Former college football players sue NCAA
Three former college football players, including one who once played for North Carolina State University, filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA in a federal court in Chattanooga, TN this week, according to the Associated Press. The former players allege the NCAA neglected its players’ health by failing to educate them about the risks of […]
Three former students sue Miami Archdiocese for sexual abuse
Three former Catholic school students are suing the Archdiocese of Miami and two schools alleging they were sexually abused by a Catholic brother who worked at the schools. The suit alleges that Ken Ward, then dean of students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School and a brother of the Marist order, sexually assaulted the three […]
Another Illinois high school athlete claims he was hazed
Another 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 […]
