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Former Festival of the Lion King Performer Suing Disney for Discrimination
A former Disney Cast Member who performed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Festival of the Lion King show is suing Disney, alleging that the company fired her due to her pregnancy. As the Orlando Sentinel reports, Krista Crowder has filed a suit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Worldwide Services for discrimination. Crowder, who …
I Fell at the Gym, Can I Sue?
We go to the gym to stay healthy, even visiting the hotel gym while on vacation. And we often overlook the health risks of exercising in a gym (usually because we're glued to the TV while on a StairMaster)....
How to Fight Back Against Workplace Discrimination
How should you react if you are a victim of workplace discrimination? Our employment attorneys explain the proper steps to take in this blog.
What Do I Do If Someone Sues Me After A Car Accident?
When another driver attempts to sue you, it can be challenging to understand how to legally proceed. The lawyers at Long & Long can help with your case.
WATCH: What to do if You're a Victim of HIV Insurance Discrimination
This video shows you how to file a complaint with your state's department of insurance.
Slip and Fall at School: How Do You Sue?
Children may sometimes think they are invincible, but even children can suffer serious injuries in a slip and fall accident. When these accidents occur while a child is at school, a personal injury lawsuit may be brought to recover for...
How Much Pain and Suffering is Enough to Sue?
When you're injured, whether by accident or intentionally, you may also want to sue for
What To Do If You Have Been Sued
Most people will go through their whole lives without being sued. Sometimes it happens, however, and the experience can be ... Personal Injury
The reason why some parents are suing schools when a child commits suicide
As the number of suicides in the U.S. has risen, so has the number of grieving families seeking to hold others accountable for their loss. Can it be someone else's fault when a person takes his...
What Are the Different Types of Damages I Can Sue for if I’m Injured?
If you have been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation or your losses and damages, both physical and emotional. The personal injury attorneys at J&Y Law take you through the possible outcomes of your personal injury lawsuit in this blog. Read more.
How do you handle suing someone you know?
One reason that some people are hesitant to sue after a car accident or personal injury is that they know the other party. ...
What is the difference between a child performer and the victim of child abuse?
Steven Crowder described the difference between being a child performer and being the victim of child abuse, illustrated the difference with video clips from a VICE documentary about parents supporting their children as they transition.
Suing Your Employer If You Are Injured At Work: What The Law States
Receiving an injury while on the job can be financially devastating. In some cases, if your injury is severe enough, you may not be able to return to your old job.
How to Sue Someone in Small Claims Court
Small claims court is an attractive option for those seeking small amounts of money. You can sue for an injury and for only a relatively small fee. The only concern is that you’ll likely have to represent yourself . A...
When Is It Too Late to Respond to a Lawsuit?
Most of us don't expect to get sued. So getting served with a complaint or other legal process documents can be a surprise. And once you read the complaint, your first thought is probably that the whole thing is baseless...
Can an Independent Contractor Sue for Wrongful Termination?
Are you an independent contractor who was suddenly let go by an employer Can you sue for wrongful termination as an independent contractor?
If Something Falls on Me at a Home Supply Store, Can I Sue?
Did you ever think about all the hazards at your friendly neighborhood home supply stores? Paint could spill on the floor, and you could slip on it. You could puncture your foot on dropped nails and screws. A pretty light...
Why Orthopedists Get Sued
This 2 minute video discusses why do orthopedists get sued—and what is the most common cause of injury among orthopedic patients? A study of 1,895 closed ort...
What is statistical discrimination?
An economist challenges how economics studies race.
Discrimination Doesn't Make Dollars, or Sense
Discrimination isn’t just an insult to our most basic notions of fairness. It also costs us money, as some of our best and brightest players are, in essence, sidelined
Workers Compensation Insurance: What Is It?
Nobody gets sued, nobody gets blamed & the employee is allowed to get healthy & return to work with some compensation while they are not able to work.
