On February 19, 2017, Susan Fowler, a 26-year-old woman who had worked as a reliability engineer at Uber, then industry leader in ride-sharing, published a blog entitled "Reflecting on One Very, Very Strange Year at Uber," documenting a culture of sexual harassment,...
WHAT IS INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS?
Under the law, you can seek damages for an injury that is intentionally caused, or one that results from carelessness or negligence. As a practical matter, nearly all personal injury claims are based on a legal theory of negligence. In addition, it's generally easier...
NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS–BYSTANDER CLAIMS
If you've ever witnessed a serious accident, seen someone hurt in a car accident or a work-related accident, you know that the emotional impact can be devastating. You can relive the event for months or years, and experience significant emotional trauma, particularly...
WHAT YOU MUST SHOW TO PROCEED WITH A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM
If you've been injured or contracted an illness, and sought medical attention, you expect that, at a minimum, your condition won't worsen because of the care you receive. If that happens, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses in a medical...
