Sentences with phrase «proceed under these theories»

Most medical malpractice cases proceed under the theory that a medical professional was negligent in treating the patient.

While several legal theories allow for recovery of compensation in the absence of a written agreement, it's far more difficult, and costly, to proceed under these theories.

Not exact matches

The judge also agreed Moskow and Galatis could sue Petland on a theory of unjust enrichment, and Moskow could proceed with a claim against Petland under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices.

But Plaintiff's accident lawyer proceeded with the claim under the theory that State Farm should have made the offer sooner, but was dragging their feet.

The court explained that the state where the accident arose does not use a strict liability theory for product liability cases, so a plaintiff must proceed under an implied warranty or negligence theory.

The trial court ultimately awarded attorney $ 22,670.24 in fees under a quantum meruit theory, based on 150 hours of work at $ 200 per hour minus offsets from the record royalty proceeds that attorney had received.