The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), which went into effect last year, was a legislative response to U.S. Supreme Court precedent. The ADAAA generally makes it easier for some employees to establish themselves as “disabled” and to require … Continue reading
Getting Sued for Breaking Wind?
Consider the following: A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor, claiming that he frequently broke wind. Roberta Feinsmith, 67, an executive assistant at the Jewish Theological Seminary alleges that supervisor Alan Cooper discriminated against older … Continue reading
$2.9 Million Cup of Coffee
In 1992 Stella Liebeck, spilled a cup of McDonald’s coffee onto her lap, and was awarded $2.9 million in damages. Ever since then, the name “Stella Award” has been applied to any wild, outrageous, or ridiculous lawsuit and emphasizes the … Continue reading
FDIC Insurance Update
In October 2008, Congress increased the basic limit on federal deposit insurance coverage from $100,000 to $250,000. The limit is scheduled to return to $100,000 on January 1, 2014. The temporary limit now in effect has not changed the fact … Continue reading
$200,000 for Identity Theft Victim
Nicole discovered that someone with a name very similar to hers had stolen her identity and opened fraudulent accounts in her name and under her Social Security number. This was only the beginning of a long and arduous saga in … Continue reading