| Recovery by Guest in Automobile Cases |
| A "guest" in an automobile is a person who rides in an automobile driven by another person for his own pleasure or business without paying the driver or conferring any benefit on him. If the guest is injured while riding in the driver's automobile, he may be permitted to recover for any injuries that he suffers. His recovery will depend on whether or not a "guest statute" applies in the jurisdiction.More... |
| Bad Faith Defenses of Insurer |
| Every contract, including an insurance policy, contains an implied covenant that both parties will exercise good faith and fair dealing so that the other party's right to the benefits of the agreement is not hindered. A breach of such duty may result in bad faith litigation.More... |
| Liability of an Air Carrier for Providing Medical Assistance to a Passenger |
| Federal law does not require air carriers to provide medical assistance to passengers. More... |
| Invasion of Privacy--Disclosure |
| The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy causes harm.More... |
| Federal Teacher Protection Act - Exceptions |
| Under the federal Teacher Protection Act (TPA), a school employee may be immune from civil liability when a student is injured as a result of the employee's attempt to discipline or control the student. More... |
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