Sentences with phrase «file civil lawsuits»

Insurance companies could file civil lawsuits as well.

In several states, inmates must file civil lawsuits in order to be compensated.

While car owners must purchase «no fault» auto insurance, which limits their ability to file civil lawsuits, motorcyclists do not.

However, it is up to victims to successfully make demands of insurers or file civil lawsuits, and it is up to victims to prove they should be compensated.

It would also allow victims to file civil lawsuits until their 28th birthday, up from the current 23rd birthday.

DeFrancisco has agreed to meet Monday with Robb and other supporters of the Child Victims Act, a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D - Queens) and Sen. Brad Hoylman (D - Manhattan) that would eliminate the statute of limitations and give past victims a one - year window to file civil lawsuits against predators and institutions that cover up sexual abuse.

ALBANY — The city of Newburgh has put Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the federal government and two private companies on notice that it plans to file civil lawsuits over the contamination of its reservoir with a toxic chemical.

-- The city of Newburgh has put Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the federal government and two private companies on notice that it plans to file civil lawsuits over the contamination of its reservoir with a toxic chemical.

If passed, the Child Victims Act would allow child victims to take criminal action against their alleged abusers up until age 28 or file civil lawsuits until age 50.

Some GOP senators are the final holdouts against a bill that would extend the statute of limitations and open up a one - year window for past victims to file civil lawsuits.

It also would create a one - year window for victims to file civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers even if the current statute of limitations on civil suits has passed.

Lastly, this act would grant power to both residents and prosecutors to file civil lawsuits after a data breach.

HINDMAN, Ky. (AP)-- A Kentucky jury has awarded two former coal miners who filed a civil lawsuit claiming defective dust masks led to their debilitating black - lung disease $ 67.5 million in damages.

Reports emerged on Thursday that the U.S. Justice Department is poised to file a civil lawsuit against the firm for selling over 100,000 vehicles that emit excess diesel emissions.

On Wednesday, the U.S. federal prosecutors have filed civil lawsuits seeking to seize assets worth more than $ 1 billion, allegedly stolen from Malaysian state fund 1MDB, which has been under investigation for more than a year.

They had no reason to think otherwise until Evan's father, Ben Lieberman, filed a civil lawsuit to subpoena his phone records, which revealed that he had been texting.

An offer for the studio from a group of investors led by former Obama administration official Maria Contreras - Sweet failed to produce a deal earlier this year, after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a civil lawsuit against the company and demanded more compensation for Harvey Weinstein's victims.

Stormy Daniels filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, contending that the non-disclosure agreement she signed was invalid because Trump never signed it.

Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, filed a civil lawsuit against President Trump Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The bill explicitly authorizes an LGBT student who claims discrimination to file a civil lawsuit against the college.

Four young men have filed civil lawsuits accusing him of abusing his spiritual authority to coerce them into sexual relationships, allegations he has denied in a statement issued by his attorney.

The Cook County state's attorney's office filed a civil lawsuit last May that alleged Park District officials improperly obtained their offices, misspent hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayers» money, failed to hold any recreational events and violated numerous governmental codes, including the Open Meetings Act.

The governor, who as attorney general filed a civil lawsuit against Espada over siphoning $ 14 million from his health clinics for meals and other personal perks, «has been given carte blanche to do anything he wants» said Espada.

A former Trump staffer filed a civil lawsuit accusing the campaign's North Carolina director of pointing a loaded gun at him.

If Ganim's request is rejected by the administrative agency, he would then have the standing to file a civil lawsuit in state Superior Court.

The Vermont Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit against the losing candidate in last fall's Lieutenant Governor's campaign.

The defense: The funds were not issued to Cor until months later, after the company filed a civil lawsuit against a state agency.

On 4 November, WPI filed a civil lawsuit against Mikovits at Washoe County's Second Judicial District Court in Reno.

PR NEWSWIRE — Mar 29 — TRUE filed a civil lawsuit in Texas against a convicted felon and registered (child) sex offender in Florida, Edward Alvin Hodges, Jr., for misrepresenting his felony status when attempting to access TRUE's members.

Ryan Phillippe's ex-girlfriend claims he kicked, punched, and threw her down the stairs.Elsie Hewitt, 21, filed a civil lawsuit against the «Shooter»...

Jan Duff and her husband, Curtis Duff, filed the civil lawsuit after she tripped over a speed bump in a parking area on Sept 25, 2015.

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles claiming the automaker used software to evade emissions controls on diesel vehicles.

In May the Department of Justice's Environmental and Natural Resources Division filed a civil lawsuit against FCA for the its diesel emissions software, but in late July the EPA gave FCA approval to resume selling its diesel models.

In 2009, while the investigation was still ongoing, the wife filed a civil lawsuit against the insurance companies, claiming damages of over $ 10 million.

A business, such as a mortgage company or bank, or an individual can file a civil lawsuit and if the plaintiff is awarded damages then a judgment will be rendered in their favor.

A business, such as a mortgage company or bank, or an individual can file a civil lawsuit and if the plaintiff is award...

Your lender can file a civil lawsuit against you if you're unable to pay back my loan, however.

ALDF filed a civil lawsuit resulting in a settlement that prohibited Conyers from ever owning another animal.

Faced with the possibility of devastating consequences brought by rising sea levels, five cities and three counties in California, along with New York City, have filed civil lawsuits against several oil and gas companies.

But when negotiations fail the next option is to file a civil lawsuit in court.

Although the former police officer accused in this case was criminally charged for the alleged abuse, an individual who suffered sexual abuse may be entitled to recover financial damages by filing a civil lawsuit.

Massachusetts law generally forbids filing a civil lawsuit against an employer, although there can be exceptions.

Laws in every state set time limits or statutes of limitation for filing civil lawsuits.

Every state has a statute of limitations, or time period in which you can file a civil lawsuit against another party, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital.

Amid simmering tensions, Professor Peltz last month filed a civil lawsuit against two of the law students, Valerie D. Nation and Chrishuana L. Clark, both third - year students.

For example, victims of domestic violence could file a civil lawsuit for damages based on assault, battery, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, stalking, or elder abuse.

Call the personal injury attorneys at Citywide Law Group to learn about the benefits of filing a civil lawsuit for damages.

If someone has committed a crime, and in so doing has caused you a legally cognizable injury, you may also file a civil lawsuit.

Bickham and another man who claims he was falsely sniffed out by the dogs have now filed civil lawsuits over their treatment in federal court.

The Los Angeles woman filed a civil lawsuit against her ex in federal court shortly after California enacted its revenge porn law.