One of the major concerns of the plaintiffs' bar was that the Court of Appeals decision in Bostic seemed to require a showing of strict "but-for" causation—so that but for the exposure to a specific ...

When is it appropriate to waive sovereign immunity under the Texas Tort Claims Act and allow plaintiffs to sue the government over the alleged use or misuse of government-owned property? It's an issue ...

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(The Center Square) – Washington state has seen a massive increase in tort claim payouts, exceeding half a billion dollars in the 2024-25 fiscal year, largely driven by claims against the Department ...

NEW CASTLE, IND. — The legal battle over the fate of Henry County inmate Nicholas Gulley II has intensified as his family moves from public pleas to formal legal action. Attorney Mark Nicholson has ...