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Oregon Supreme Court Overturns $10 Million Punitive Damages Award in Landlord Negligence Case

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In a groundbreaking premises liability case, a tenant at an apartment complex in Portland, Oregon alleged that he suffered a serious knee injury when a concrete walkway collapsed beneath him. The tenant, seeking damages for the physical and emotional harm he endured, sued the landlord for negligence. The case, known as Trebelhorn v. Prime Wimbledon SPE, LLC, reached the Oregon Supreme Court, resulting in a significant ruling that could impact similar cases in the future. The tenant, who underwent surgery for a meniscal tear caused by the incident, demanded $45,000 for economic … Read more

Influential Media Lawyer and Former Post Executive, John B. Kuhns, Passes Away at 77

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Boston, Massachusetts – John B. Kuhns, a prominent media lawyer known for his role in advising The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal, has passed away at the age of 77. Kuhns, who later became a top executive and newspaper publisher in New Hampshire, died on February 20 at a hospital in Boston. His wife, Janet Milne, revealed that complications from the flu, on top of his ongoing battle with hereditary kidney disease, led to his untimely demise. Throughout his life, Kuhns demonstrated a deep passion for both law and journalism. He served as the … Read more

Higher Court to Decide Fate of Controversial Chicago Ballot Referendum on Funding for the Unhoused

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Chicago, IL – The legal battle over a ballot referendum aimed at providing funding for the unhoused population is escalating as the case moves to a higher court. Last Friday, a circuit court judge declared the question unconstitutional, but the city is now seeking to overturn that ruling. The dispute centers around the Bring Chicago Home referendum, which has faced opposition from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). BOMA filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Elections to remove the referendum from the ballot. The three-part referendum asks voters to consider increasing the … Read more

LG and Kenmore Refrigerator Owners Sue Over Premature Compressor Failures, Demand Extended Warranties and Refunds

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Customers across the United States are reporting widespread issues with LG and Kenmore refrigerators. Complaints have flooded in from homeowners who are struggling to get their fridges repaired or replaced due to compressor failures. Many frustrated customers have taken their concerns to court, with a new lawsuit targeting LG for fraud. The lawsuit alleges that the linear compressor used in LG and some Kenmore refrigerators falls far short of its advertised 10- to 20-year durability. Attorney Azar Mouzari, who represents the plaintiffs, believes that the problem extends nationwide, potentially affecting thousands … Read more