Entries by Adam Pringle

Claims Filed Against Youth Justice Center Demonstrate the Difficulty of Proving Sexual Harassment

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is in hot water after three female employees filed a claim alleging they were sexually harassed in the workplace. According to one news report, the trio of workers state that several levels of employees—from management to coworkers—have participated in inappropriate behavior during the women’s extensive tenure with the youth center. […]

Court Upholds Liability for Defective Drugs on Drug Manufacturers

Good news for people who are concerned about drug companies and whether the drugs they make are safe: The Pittsburg Post-Gazette reports that The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court recently ruled that claims against pharmaceutical companies for defective design of drugs can move forward. In a 4-2 vote, the court held that valid claims of liability […]

San Diego Businesses Indicted for Major Workers’ Compensation Fraud

The San Diego County District Attorney announced charges against four San Diego companies and fourteen individuals for defrauding insurance companies and the state tax board out of more than one million dollars (1-29-2014). The businesses were charged with tax evasion, unemployment fraud, and workers’ compensation fraud, according to The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. […]

Expert Witness Selection — 11 Attributes to Consider

You’ve decided on the type of expert witness you need for your case, along with the professional qualifications this witness should have so you can sleep more easily at night. Now you’re completely ready to snag your witness — or are you?  When choosing your expert for the witness stand, remember to carefully consider other […]