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Court revives victim lawsuit in mistaken shooting
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2014/05/05 15:19
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The Supreme Court has reinstated the lawsuit filed by a former major league baseball player's son who was shot on the porch of his family home by a Houston-area police officer.
The justices on Monday ordered a lower court to reconsider the case of Robert Tolan, son of former major leaguer Bobby Tolan. The son was shot in the chest after police mistakenly believed he was armed and had stolen a vehicle.
A Houston-area jury acquitted Bellaire police Sgt. Jeffrey Cotton of criminal charges in the shooting, which happened on New Year's Eve in 2008. A federal appeals court dismissed Tolan's civil lawsuit claiming that Cotton used excessive force.
The high court said the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals acted too hastily. |
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Jackson Trial Lawyers - Cardiff Personal Injury Lawyer
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2014/05/05 15:19
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The attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC are trial lawyers. We know how to prepare and present your case. We will not be bullied around by any insurance company. We will fight for you.
If you've been injured in an accident, your claim may be significantly weakened if you don't take the right steps. Get medical treatment for your pain and injuries as soon as possible, and then consult with a personal injury lawyer.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial burdens an auto accident or injury can place on an individual. We aim to relieve the stress on our clients by managing the complex and tedious relationships with insurance companies, medical facilities, government agencies, and opposing insurance defense lawyers.
With offices located in Cardiff and Fallbrook, California, the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC are conveniently located for people located throughout San Diego county.
If you're ever in need of a Cardiff Personal Injury Lawyer, contact the Jackson Trial Lawyers today. |
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Spain court rejects torture case extraditions
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2014/05/02 11:22
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Spain's National Court has rejected the extradition to Argentina of a second former police officer accused of torturing people during Spain's long dictatorship.
The court turned down the extradition of Spaniard Antonio Gonzalez Pacheco on Wednesday, saying his alleged offences in the 1970s were not crimes against humanity and thus had exceeded the statute of limitations.
The court recently rejected the extradition to Argentina of another former officer, Jesus Munecas, on similar grounds.
An Argentine investigative magistrate had sought their extradition for questioning under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
The judge took up the probe after a Spanish investigation into the dictatorship's crimes was halted in 2012. Spain was ruled by Gen. Francisco Franco from 1939 until his death in 1975.
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The Salazar Law Firm, PLLC - Houston Car Accident Lawyers
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2014/05/02 11:22
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The Salazar Law Firm, PLLC is a Houston - based personal injury law firm offering an array of services to individuals and businesses. We focus on total satisfaction through constant communication and individualized attention to each client's goal.
Our specialy lies in the many areas of personal injury law, including but not limited to car accidents & insurance claims, auto accidents of all types, personal and catastrophic injury, class actions, wrongful death, and product liability.
We adhere to strict guidelines and performance standards. Our goal is to maximize our clients' recovery and delivering results in a reasonable amount of time.*
Building relationships with our clients is what motivates us and drives us to succeed.
Tell us about your situation and we'll give you an unbiased evaluation.
Please contact our Texas personal injury lawyers toll-free at 1.888.655.9576. |
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Court revives EPA rule on cross-state pollution
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2014/04/29 16:59
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The Supreme Court has given the Environmental Protection Agency an important victory in its effort to reduce power plant pollution that contributes to unhealthy air in neighboring states.
The court's 6-2 decision Tuesday means that a rule adopted by EPA in 2011 to limit emissions from plants in more than two-dozen Midwestern and Southern states can take effect. The pollution drifts into the air above states along the Atlantic Coast and the EPA has struggled to devise a way to control it.
Power companies and several states sued to block the rule from taking effect, and a federal appeals court in Washington agreed with them in 2012.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the court's majority opinion. Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented. |
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