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Supreme Court Says Creditors in Bankruptcy can Access Inherited IRAs
Category: Consumer Bankruptcy Law | June 18, 2014
When Brandon and Heidi Heffron-Clark filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they wanted to exclude $300,000 in an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) from the bankruptcy estate using the “retirement funds” exemption. The did not want their creditors to use the IRA to … Continue reading
What Parents Can Learn From Casey Kasem
Category: Blog | June 18, 2014
When lawyer Jennifer Brandt appeared on the radio show “Crime and Justice With Dan Schorr” on June 8, one of the topics was the ongoing family dispute concerning radio icon, Casey Kasem. Before his death on June 15, 2014, Casey’s wife, Jean … Continue reading
$17.8 Million Awarded to Volkswagen Driver Hit by Cement Truck
Category: Blog | June 17, 2014
A Wayne County, MI, jury awarded $17.8 million in damages to a woman driving a Volkswagen that was rear-ended by a cement truck, leaving her unable to live independently. After eight days of trial, the jury compensated the injured … Continue reading
$4.5M Settlement Finalized in Best Buy Robocall Class Action
Category: Blog | June 16, 2014
New York, NY: A $4.5 million settlement has been finalized ending a class action lawsuit against Best Buy Co., Inc, alleging the company violated the Telephone Consumer protection Act, (TCPA) by making unsolicited telephone calls. Specifically, the lawsuit, entitled Chesbro … Continue reading
NY Jury Awards $25M to Two Mesothelioma Victims whose Employer Knew Asbestos Kills
Category: Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law | June 15, 2014
Riveting, heartrending and persuasive testimony led a Manhattan jury on June 16 to award $25 million in damages to two victims of asbestos exposure. The jury decided that Ivan Sweberg, 72, of Merrick, N.Y., who is battling mesothelioma, should … Continue reading