When Congress passed the Jones Act in 1920, seamen gained the right to sue ship owners for injuries they suffered as a result of the ship owners' or fellow crew members' negligence. What Congress failed to do, however, was specifically define "seaman," and there has...
Year: 2017
Residents Of Texas Raise Eyebrows As To The Safety Of Baby Products
Millions of parents across America depend on various baby products, such as a car seat or stroller, to transport their infant or toddler to their desired destination safely. Many of these parents simply assume that their child is in safe hands when using these...
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Thirteen Sexual Abuse Victims
Spagnoletti & Co. Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of thirteen individuals who were sexually abused by their priest when they were children in the 1970s. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, brings claims against the United...