Seniors

New Jersey Bill Aims to Ease Jury Duty for Seniors: Automatic Exemption for Residents Aged 70 and Up

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TRENTON, N.J. — A bill recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to relieve residents aged 70 and older from the obligation of jury duty. This proposal aims to provide an automatic exemption for senior citizens, acknowledging the various challenges they may face in performing this civic duty. The legislation is designed to address the physical, emotional, and logistical hurdles that older adults might encounter when called for jury service. Currently, while New Jersey allows individuals to apply for exemptions based on hardship or disability, there is no provision for an automatic age-based exemption. … Read more

Huntsville Seniors Sue Over Flooded Apartments, Allege Negligent Maintenance Led to Health Decline and Financial Strain

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Huntsville, AL — A lawsuit recently filed by residents of a downtown Huntsville apartment complex alleges that negligent maintenance led to significant flooding in August, resulting in health deterioration and financial burdens for those affected. Residents of Gateway Apartments, including Barbara Young, Sherry Webb, and Gene Riggs, are seeking class action status to represent all tenants impacted by the incident against the parties responsible for the building’s upkeep. The defendants in the case are Huntsville Senior Housing LP, the development firm; Lee Company, the plumbing contractor; and Integral Group, LLC, the management company. Integral’s senior … Read more

Florida Ushers in 2025 with 12 New Laws: From Voter Registration Tweaks to Enhanced Financial Protections for Seniors

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A wave of new legislation will take hold in Florida starting Jan. 1, 2025, bringing significant changes on topics ranging from social media use among minors to the protection of vulnerable adults from financial abuses. Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers, who passed more than 200 state laws during the 2024 legislative session, have set these 12 additional laws to commence in the new year. One notable law, House Bill 3, imposes stringent regulations on social media access for children. Specifically, it prohibits children under the age of 14 from opening social … Read more

Sweet James Attorneys Secure Record $17.4 Million Verdict in Kings County for Injured Seniors

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Los Angeles, CA – A landmark $17.4 million jury verdict has been awarded to two elderly victims of a traffic collision in Kings County, marking the largest payout in the county’s history for such a case. The Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm, Sweet James, achieved this victory on behalf of 81-year-old Barbara Musick and 89-year-old Gayle Dutton, who suffered severe injuries in the crash. The incident occurred when a City of Hanford tree-trimming vehicle, driven by Damian Espinoza and Colton Banuelos at 51 miles per hour, failed to stop at a sign and collided … Read more