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PRODUCTS LIABILITY – Chavez v. Glock Inc.

OPINION – A former Los Angeles police officer whose 3-year-old son shot him with his service weapon has won the revival of his lawsuit against gun maker Glock Inc., convincing an appeals court that a jury should decide whether a “light” trigger and lack of a safety mechanism rendered the gun defective. (Cal. Ct. App., 2d Dist.)

BANKRUPTCY - In re Tremblay

MEMORANDUM DECISION - Debtor’s lien strip motion was granted. Chase Bank failed to establish home’s higher worth of $350,000. making it partially secured. (Bankr. S.D. Cal.)

CIVIL RIGHTS – Baughman v. Walt Disney World Co.

OPINION – The 9th Circuit has told Walt Disney World Co. to reconsider its ban on the use of Segways at Disneyland, finding that a disabled patron’s request to use the device is a “necessary and reasonable modification” to the theme park's policies. (9th Cir.)

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The cast of 'Modern Family' at the 2012 Golden Globes. REUTERS Lucy Nicholson

'Modern Family' stars sue over contracts

7/25/2012

The cast of the award-winning TV show sued 20th Century Fox for violating their work contracts under California Law in a move seen as a bid for higher pay.

Google REUTERS Baz Ratner

EU warms to Google antitrust concessions

7/24/2012

The revised concessions are apparently focused on the presentation of search results, how reviews appear in them and adjustment/removal of some contractual restrictions.

Apple Logo. REUTERS Mike Segar

Apple estimates $2.525 bln damages in Samsung battle

7/24/2012

According to a partially redacted filing in federal court, Apple believes the Korean company "chose to compete by copying."

JP Morgan. REUTERS Lucas Jackson

JPMorgan in $100 million credit card settlement

7/24/2012

The deal resolves a 3-year-old case over minimum monthly payments and comes as the bank, like many of its main rivals, addresses a wide range of litigation over its practices.


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