Intentional

Understanding the Battlefield of Personal Injury Law: Distinguishing Intentional Torts from Mass Torts and Their Legal Ramifications

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Washington, D.C. — In the complex domain of personal injury law, understanding the distinctions between intentional torts and mass torts is crucial for anyone involved, either directly as a litigant or indirectly as a legal practitioner. The landscape is rife with legal intricacies that delineate not only the types of cases but also the varied approaches required for each. Intentional torts arise when a person deliberately acts in a way that leads to the harm of another. This doesn’t necessarily mean the aggressor intended to cause harm, but rather that the action intended caused damage. … Read more

Massive Lawsuit Unveils Charleston Chemical Plant’s Alleged Intentional Exposure of Workers to Dangerous Mercury Levels

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Charleston, Tennessee – A chemical plant in Charleston, Tennessee is facing a lawsuit alleging that it knowingly exposed more than a hundred workers and their family members to hazardous levels of mercury. The lawsuit, described as a ‘mass tort’, was filed this week by over 150 plaintiffs, with the expectation that the number will surpass 200. The plant in question is operated by Olin Chlor-Alkali. The lawsuit claims that the company’s Charleston site used the mercury cell method, which involved the recirculation of elemental mercury. According to the lawsuit, this process potentially exposed employees and … Read more

Background Actor Alleges Intentional Head Kick by Mia Goth on Film Set, Files Lawsuit Against A24 and Filmmakers

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Los Angeles, CA – A background actor has filed a lawsuit against actress Mia Goth, alleging that she intentionally kicked him in the head during a scene. James Hunter claims to have suffered a concussion while working on the set of the A24 sequel film, “MaXXXine,” directed by Ti West and starring Goth. The incident reportedly occurred last April. According to the lawsuit, Hunter was hired to play the role of a “Dead Parishioner” for three days of work. During the first night of shooting, he lay on the ground for several hours covered in … Read more