Disputes between contractors and subcontractors often arise. In North Carolina and elsewhere, business litigation over such disputes is not uncommon. A subcontractor often agrees to complete a certain part of the general contractor's project. It may be the electrical,...
Month: April 2014
Death of North Carolina teen could lead to wrongful death case
The unexpected death of a community member can come as a shock. This seems to be especially the case when that person is a teenager who had his entire life ahead of him. A North Carolina community is mourning the loss of a teenager today after his tragic death in a...
Business litigation dispute filed to enforce damages
Employment disputes of different varieties occur often in the world of business. One type of conflict that is common, both in North Carolina and nationwide, is when a company recruits an employee away from one of its competitors. That occurred recently when a...
Doctors settle medical malpractice suit for $4.5 million
The concept of spring cleaning is a common one for people in the United States. After the cold weather disappears, people in North Carolina and across the country typically embark in a thorough cleaning of their house. Unfortunately for one woman, her tasks ultimately...
Soldier deals with leg amputations after North Carolina accident
Those who choose the military do so with the intent of protecting their country. To some, the idea of dying to protect one's country is one of the most noble goals. Unfortunately, for one man who has been in the military for approximately 23 years, his future plans --...
Patent trolls continue to generate business litigation
It's a special breed of business entity. It does nothing except buy patents in the marketplace, and then create business litigation against other companies for the alleged violation of one or more of those patents. If possible, it tries to pressure the targeted...
Family claims medical malpractice caused son’s suicide
People in North Carolina who are in pain visit the doctor in order to receive some relief for their symptoms. In most circumstances, the patients either remain the same or see some improvement. However, in some cases, medical malpractice could actually cause more...
Man charged with murder after North Carolina collision
Accidents can happen at any time. Even the most careful of drivers is sometimes unable to avoid an accident caused by severe weather conditions or unexpected wildlife in the road. However, when drivers act negligently, an accident could become even more likely. One...
Breach of contract leads to remedies to fit the circumstances
When one party to a contract decides to pull out and stop performing its promises this usually constitutes what is called an anticipatory breach. This is also called a repudiation of the contract. North Carolina recognizes the general rule that once one party to a...
Guilty plea entered in fatal North Carolina collision
There are some people in life who seek adventure. One man decided that he would find his adventure in a cross-country bicycle trip. Unfortunately, he found tragedy as a result of a fatal collision instead. The man who North Carolina prosecutors feel is responsible for...