Since 2001, reports have been filed against the coach creating decades of gymnasts who allege abuse. Continue reading “Watts Guerra LLP Has Filed The First Lawsuit Against Michael Spiller And Boerne Gymnastics In Kendall County On Behalf Of Minor Victim”
Author: Schuyler Donaldson
The Economic Loss Rule
Picture this: You just purchased a brand-new toaster oven. It did not come with a warranty, but you have heard great things about this brand and know several people who own the same model, so you trust it will work just fine. The toaster oven works great for a while, but one day, it explodes. The toaster did not hurt anyone or damage anything else, but you spent a lot of money on it! However, you probably cannot sue the manufacturer. Why?
The Legal Implications of Name Image and Likeness in College Athletics
The long-debated topic of collegiate athletes receiving compensation in return for the revenue they bring into their respective universities has finally been settled in the United States Supreme Court. On June 21st, 2021, in the case of The National Collegiate Athletic Association vs. Alston et. al, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of current and former “amateur” collegiate athletes.
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What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They Awarded?
What are Punitive Damages?
In Texas, those injured in personal injury cases may be able to pursue both compensatory and punitive damages.
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Uvalde and Mental Health
May 24, 2022, is a date that will forever haunt Robb Elementary School and the people of Uvalde, Texas. For those in school, the end of May signifies the end of the school year. It marks that time when summer break is around the corner, school assignments are winding down (or almost nonexistent), end-of-year classroom celebration parties happen, along with end-of-year assemblies. May 24, 2022, quickly turned into a parent’s, teacher’s, and student’s worst nightmare. May 24, 2022, ended in tragedy when 19 students and two teachers were callously murdered in a school shooting.[1]
