Lane Garrison Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months

If you have been following Law in Life’s coverage of the criminal prosecution of Lane Garrison for the December 2, 2006 incident that left a teenage passenger dead, and two others injured, you know that Garrison’s sentencing has been delayed, until today.

Plaintiff in Dry Cleaning Matter Loses Suit

Pun entirely intended, of course. You likely have heard of the infamous lawsuit filed by Roy L. Pearson against dry cleaners who Pearson alleged, lost his pants. Pearson, as you recall, at one point claimed $67 million in damages for numerous claims, including damages for alleged violations of consumer protection laws.

Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Lindsay Lohan Over Car Crash

Plaintiff Grandeur Inc., is suing Lindsay Lohan for damages resulting from an incident where the young actress allegedly crashed her car into a parked car. The lawsuit was filed in small claims court, and requests $3,624.84 in damages.

Woman Slips on Vomit in Wal-Mart – Files Lawsuit

Business and store owners constantly face liability from customers who suffer injuries on the premises of the business or store. In a recently-filed lawsuit, June Medema alleged that she slipped in a puddle of vomit at a Wal-Mart, and as a result, suffered injuries.

UPDATE: Lane Garrison Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Law in Life previously commented on the manslaughter charge held against actor Lane Garrison for his involvement in an auto collision that left a teenage passenger dead.

Country Singer Tanya Tucker Sued for Dog Bite

Having been bitten by a dog myself, I know the agonizing pain and damage a vicious bite could make.  Not only is the immediate pain tremendous, but the lasting psychological effects is hard to get over.  I still am very fond of dogs, but I am a bit more trepidatious around larger dogs, since the attack which occurred years ago.  The scars that remain from a dog bite attack is more than just physical.

Rape Charges Against Duke Lacrosse Players Dropped

North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced today that all criminal charges made against several Duke lacrosse players have been dropped.  In the stunning announcement, Cooper was very critical of Durham County District Mike Nifong’s handling of the case. 

Doctors Remove Healthy Testicle Instead of Potentially Cancerous One

Following a string of allegations of mistreatment at Veterans Administration hospitals across the nation, doctors last week removed the wrong testicle from an Air Force veteran. 

Woman Files “Negligent Dancing” Suit After Being Dropped on Head

A wild dance routine at an office party turned sour when a woman was dropped on her head.  Now the woman, Lacey Hindman, who is alleging skull and brain injuries is suing her dance partner, David Prange, for negligence. 

No Crime in Knife Killing by Punk Rocker

Former lead singer of a Chicago punk bad, Anthony Lovato, allegedly stabbed a man to death.  The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office however, has determined that there was “‘insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the killing was not a justified use of force in self-defense.'”