A Dec. 10, 2024, Ohio Supreme Court decision marks a significant victory for a balanced civil justice system and common sense. The Court hit the brakes on lawsuit abuse when it ruled that Ohio’s ...

There’s a quiet revolution taking place in the law, powered by a sleepy old common law theory called public nuisance, and it is on the cusp of causing a breakdown of the American tort system. In the ...

Though sometimes overshadowed, tort reform continues to be an issue worthy of state lawmakers’ attention. Studies have consistently found that frivolous tort litigation reduces economic opportunities, ...

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Disclaimer: This article has been written by Renata M Barnes, a current Law Student. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While ...

As policies evolve, some state and local governments have begun exploring novel theories through existing doctrine—including the law of public nuisance—for a pathway to seek relief, through individual ...

A downtown Spokane business owner has filed a tort claim against the City of Spokane and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington over concerns raised about the residents of low-income housing and the ...

Today the Supreme Court denied certiorari in Sunoco LP v. Honolulu and Shell PLC v. Honolulu, two petitions from oil companies seeking High Court intervention in a state-law-based climate case in ...