You Haven’t Heard the Truth About the “Landowners Protection Act”
Guest post by: Shanda M. Yates[1]
You have no doubt seen at least one article discussing the “Landowners Protection Act” which is pending before both the House and Senate.
MS Litigation Review & Commentary
Comments on the Latest Developments in Mississippi Civil Litigation
MS Litigation Review & Commentary, published by the Philip W. Thomas Law Firm, focuses on the practical realities and challenges of litigation in Mississippi. The blog discusses topics such as trial experiences, attorney advertising strategies, the impact of tort reform on litigation, electronic court filing systems, and the evolving legal landscape for solo and small firm practitioners. It also addresses the professional culture among litigators, the economics of legal marketing, and access to justice issues related to court procedures. The content reflects a seasoned litigator's perspective on practicing law in Mississippi, including commentary on local legal community dynamics and procedural developments.
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Medical Malpractice Win Rates for Plaintiffs is Consistent
Courtesy of Shannon Ragland with the Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter and sister publications is this plaintiff win rate in medical malpractice trials:
State
Years
Plaintiff
Record
Plaintiff
Win %
Mississippi
2011-2018
37-129
22.2 %
Kentucky
1998-2018
234-837
21.8 %
Alabama
…
Big Verdict in Hinds County Medical Malpractice Trial – 15% Fault to Defendant
On Friday a Hinds County jury returned a $2.5 million plaintiff verdict in Williams v. Ilercil. The jury apportioned 85% fault to St. Dominic Hospital, which settled before trial, and 15% to the defendant Orhan Ilercil.
Of the verdict, $872,000…
$350,000 Verdict in Jackson Federal Court Civil Rights Trial
On Wednesday a federal court jury in Jackson returned a $350,000 verdict for the plaintiff in Sturkin v. Patrick.
Here is the Jury Verdict.
Here is the Complaint.
Plaintiff Donna Sturkin alleged Vicky Patrick was her probation officer in drug…
January 2019 Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview
Here is a preview of the January 2019 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter:
- $1.6 million verdict- Harrison County termite damage case covered here (12/13/18);
- defense verdict- Hinds County car wreck case (12/5/18);
- defense verdict- DeSoto County medical malpractice
…
About That No Discovery Proposal
Last month two federal court of appeals judges sucking up to speaking at the Federalist Society Convention advocated no discovery in cases worth less than $500,000. From the Slate article:
Thomas Hardiman, a judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit…
A Look at Civil Filing Statistics
This post is a follow up on a 2014 post about civil filings in Mississippi. Cliff Johnson, the Director of the MacArthur Justice Center at Ole Miss Law School, provided me with these updated statistics: Civil Cases filed 2001 –…
What Happens After Federal Courts Shutdown Friday?
With the President’s “I’ll own it” ‘Schumer shutdown’ of the government entering its third week, the federal judiciary is running out of money.
Fortune reports:
Companies that turn to the federal courts to resolve fights with rivals and customers…
Loss of Congressional Seniority a Real Problem for Mississippi
Mississippi’s loss of seniority in Congress is a threat to the state’s economy. I have touched on the subject when discussing judicial appointments. Sid Salter explains in this column. He states:
Clearly, the 2018 retirement of 45-year veteran Republican…
Bigger Pie Forum Examines PERS’ 13th Check
The week before Christmas Bigger Pie Forum looked at PERS’ cost of living adjustment (COLA), commonly known as the 13th check. PERS recipients get a 3% raise every year as a COLA. Many retirees take it in a lump…