Tag Archives: Loss

Defective Earplugs Have Caused Soldiers Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

Hearing loss is awful no matter how it happens. I’m sure it has been stellar to play guitar for The Who, as Pete Townshend has done for decades. Sadly though he now suffers from serious hearing loss and tinnitus. Townshend … Continue reading

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Loss from a ruptured water pipe – noscitur a sociis rescues coverage

A homeowner in Kentucky – even if he doesn’t read Latin – is thankful that someone does.  Noscitur a sociis – a word is known by the company it keeps – is a hoary phrase, tracing its roots at least … Continue reading

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Cal App Finds Goodwill For Donuts: Shop Owner Entitled To Loss Of Goodwill Damages, Even Where It Has Not Mitigated The Entire Loss

Who among us doesn't possess a lot of goodwill for doughnuts? We know we sure do.  So when we think of "Los Angeles," what comes to mind: sunshine, beaches, Hollywood, and sprawl? No. What comes to mind are chili, hot … Continue reading

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Loss of Destination and Six Crew – Final Report

F/V Destination loss – the Marine Board of Investigation report and Final Action Memo, to be released, Sunday. This report identifies causal factors for the loss of the Destination and six crew members and the Final Action Memo is the … Continue reading

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Third Circuit Hands the FTC a Stunning Loss

By Jennifer M. Thomas — They could have taken a middle ground, given the unique facts of FTC v. Shire ViroPharma — but instead the Third Circuit went whole hog with a decision that, if it stands, could set the … Continue reading

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