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  • The Court of Civil Appeals holds seller's representations regarding used vehicle did not create express warranty

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May 18, 2012

Supreme Court affirms $1.65 million verdict in medical malpractice case where plaintiff's after-surgical care was found not to meet the applicable standard of care. Hrynkiw v. Trammell, 21 ALW 20-1.

Court of Civil Appeals reverses trial court's judgment because it failed to award the mother retroactive pendente lite child support. McCaskill v. McCaskill, 21 ALW 20-3.

11th Circuit denies § 1981 relief in discrimination case
Tthe Eleventh Circuit recently considered application of 42 U.S.C. § 1981's protection of the right to make contracts in the retail shopping context. click here.

 

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