Youtube Video Catches Texas Judge Beating Daughter
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The release of a video on Youtube, by the daughter of a Aransas County Court judge that oversees family court cases beating his sixteen year old daughter with a belt.
The judge is identified as Judge William Adams, who has stated to reporters he does not feel he did anything wrong and was disciplining an unruly child. Hillary Adams, the then sixteen year old is now twenty-three released the video that she hoped would cause her father to get the help that he needs, according to her of the 2004 video.
The video that was released shows the family court judge hitting his daughter not once, but as many as seventeen times during the almost eight minute video that the then teen had made by hiding a video camera on her dresser and covering the light with a scarf. The 23 year old proved that this was not a onetime event of parental abuse.
According to Rockport Police Chief Tim Jayroe, an investigation was opened Wednesday, after receiving calls from concerned citizens. Chief Jayroe stated that 51 year old William Adams was receiving threatening phone calls and faxes at the courthouse after the video was put online.
The mother of Hillary Adams the now 23 year old that suffers from Cerebral Palsy since birth, who was also seen on the video hitting the 16 year old with a belt and telling her to “take it like a woman”, has since divorced the judge and moved out of the family home with a younger daughter. The mother says that she was both brainwashed and controlled by William Adams.
The judge who is now being investigated by several legal agencies had his scheduled hearings canceled for the afternoon Wednesday after the video was released and has since had his cases taken over by another judge for at least two weeks. According to neighbors of the judge he was seen taking hanging clothes, bags, a briefcase, a laptop and between six and eight gun cases from his home on Wednesday afternoon and along with his girlfriend laving.
According to Chief Jayroe the law in Texas sad that parents have the right to discipline their children. The chief said that it is clear what is discipline and what is abuse, about the Adams video. Hillary Adams mother and eleven year old sister are living at an undisclosed location and has apologized to Hillary and has a relationship with the 23 year old. William Adams was reelected as judge one year ago and still has three years left on his election. What are your feelings about this? Do you think a man should hit a girl with a belt for 7 minutes?
The author, personal injury attorney Michael Ehline, is a child injury lawyer at 213.596.9642. We have locations to serve you across California.
IMEs Once Again Discredited By USDC Judge
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Another good bit of news for those seeking disability benefits. In the recent case of Toth v. INA a judge granted the plaintiffs motion for summary judgment based on the fact that CIGNA's medical team, made up of Drs. Dan Gerstenblitt and Paul Seiferth, didn't offer any evidence to back up their opinions of non-disability other than pointing out that the plaintiff's treating physicians lacked objective evidence. Maybe the CIGNA doctors should leave the lawyering to the lawyers.
In a lot of these cases one of the major problems is that many debilitating disorders and syndromes are beyond current means of objective testing. The insurance docs, such as CIGNA's, use this fact to claim that there is no evidence of disability, when in reality the level of evidence they want is unattainable with current medical technology.
In this case, the judge decided that this wasn't good enough for CIGNA to deny benefits and that the overwhelming record from the treating physicians was more than enough to justify benefits despite that much of it was based on "self-reports" from the plaintiff. This a great ruling in that it basically recognizes the impossibility of attaining a certain level of proof that insurance claim as necessary for granting benefits.
Read more, including entire opinion on Toth v. INA, on how treating physicians opinions can hold more weight than insurance doctors.
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How Should A Judge Assess Disability?
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Judge Attacks University Disability Consortium's Advertising and Policies
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The University Disability Consortium (UDC) gets hired by insurance companies to independently review medical claims. They advertise that their service will most likely result in "improved denial and closure rates at a reduced cost."
Translated: "If you hire us, we will deny claims to save you money."
And they'll do it in a plethora of ways. In the case of Velikanov vs. Union Security Insurance, UDC's Dr. Brian Mercer used the "close-enough" method. As in he addressed a condition that the claimant didn't have, but hey, the condition he wrote about and the condition the claimant had (two different types of cysts) were "close enough" that they could be misconstrued by anyone without a medical degree. Either he's not doing his job right (misreading files) or he IS doing his job right (finding ways to deny legitimate claims).
The judge basically threw out Dr. Mercer's opinions because he found them to be "inherently bias." I have a feeling that that term could be applied to most if not all insurance docs but as of now it seems their pseudo-medical opinions are still generally accepted in the courtroom. Read more on Velikanov vs. Union Security and see how UDC gets scolded.
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Prosecution drops DUI charge after Judge orders Intoxilizer 5000 examined
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Posted on Mar 18, 2009
Richmond Virginia DUI attorney Bob Battle forced the prosecutor to produce the Intoxilator 5000 for testing. Bob wanted to know whether it was working properly. Thousands of people have been convicted when this machine was used.
Rather than produce the machine, the prosecutor dropped the DUI charge.
Wonder why???
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Wife of Judge Killed in Hit-and-Run
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Jodi DeSoto, wife of the late Superior Court Judge Hector DeSoto, was killed in a hit-and-run on Saturday, September 17th. DeSoto was crossing the street when she was struck by an SUV at around 8 p.m. on Rhode Place in Belleville, New Jersey. The vehicle fled the scene and Jodi DeSoto was taken to Clara Maass Medical Center in New Jersey, but died later that evening due to injuries from the accident. The incident remains under investigation as the driver of the vehicle in question has yet to be located and charged.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the family of Jodi DeSoto during this difficult time. We hope that the authorities are able to locate the driver of the SUV and arrest him for his part in the fatal accident.
Although pedestrian fatalities are down in motor vehicle accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 4,092 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2009 alone. The same study indicates that almost half (48%) of all pedestrian deaths occur on the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
According to DeadlyRoads.com, New Jersey state law mandates that “leaving the scene of a fatal accident is a 3rd degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years in state prison.” The same section also includes that “the presumption on non-imprisonment for 1st offenders does not apply to this crime and a sentence for this crime is imposed consecutively to convictions for aggravated manslaughter or vehicular homicide.”
If found, the driver of the vehicle that struck Jodi DeSoto has the possibility of facing criminal charges, jail time, and may be held responsible for compensating her family for their devastating loss. Victims of accidents like this hit-and-run, as well as their families may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, treatment, and other damages suffered from the accident. If you’ve suffered a personal injury from a crash, contact a car accident attorney in New Jersey to find out how to go about getting compensation for your injuries. Console & Hollawell are award-winning personal injury lawyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have been serving victims and their families for over 17 years. Their vast experience as PA and NJ injury attorneys and their personal dedication to your individual case guarantees that you will get the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured, call toll-free today at 1-866-778-5500 to set up a FREE consultation and take the first step toward getting your life back.
Lincoln National Misinterpreted Its Own Disability Policy Says Federal Judge
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Vote for judge Michigan Supreme Court in 2010 election - Michigan no-fault insurance lawyer
As Michigan personal injury lawyers we this time of year contacted by family members, friends, customers and colleagues questions, who are to vote the best judges for the upcoming election. While most people have party loyalties and understand the issues in the general election, they have often have no idea about choice in judicial elections. This is not surprising for us, because it really only lawyers who are familiar to the judges and the service lists.
In the coming November 2nd Michigan 2010 election, their right to vote for two judges on the Supreme Court of Michigan will sit. Profound implications have their choice of the judges on your rights over many decades, including the strict Michigan laws. We believe that the following judges best suited and the brightest legal minds on the Michigan Supreme Court.
VOTE FOR JUSTICE ALTON DAVIS
Current Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Experienced - 21 years as a judge
Pro-justice
Tough on crime
He fought for the rights of families
Vote for Judge DENISE LANGFORD MORRIS
Judge of the circuit court for 18 years
Longest serving woman judge in Oakland County
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Tough on crime and drunk drivers
Hard against sex offenders
Remember, your "straight party" vote insufficient. Ask for Justice Davis and judge of Denise Langford Morris vote safely, you are cast down to the non-partisan part of the vote in the judicial elections!
Their ability to choose your judge is one of the greatest rights which are as a democracy. We hope that you will participate in the electoral process through your voice have made. Please forward this important information to your friends, family members and colleagues as well.
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Judge attacks University disability Consortium advertising and guidelines
Translated: "If you hire us, we claim for money to save denied."
And she will do it in a variety of ways. In the case of Velikanov vs. Union security insurance used UDC by Dr. Brian Mercer "enough close" - method. As in a condition which the plaintiff not but hey, mentioned, the of, wrote it about the condition and the condition of the plaintiff had (two different types of cysts) were "close enough", that they each without medicine to emission determined be could. Either he is not his job right (misinterpretation files) or IS doing his job right (search for ways to the legitimate claims to deny).
The judge threw reviews basically from Dr. Mercer because he found it too "inherently influenced." I have a feeling that this term to, if not all insurance docs could be applied, but now it seems their pseudo-medical opinions still generally accepted most of in the courtroom. Read Union at Velikanov vs. Security and see how UDC gescholten calls.
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IMEs again discredited by USDC judge
In many cases is one of the major problems that many debilitating diseases and syndromes of current conditions are objective tests. Insurance documentation, such as CIGNA, use this fact to claim, there is no evidence of obstruction, when in fact the evidence that they want to with current medical technology is out of reach.
In this case, the judge decided that this was not good enough for CIGNA denied benefits and that more than enough benefits in spite of the overwhelming record from the doctors, that much of it was justified based on "self-reports" from the plaintiff. This a great judgment, that it will reach the impossibility in fact a certain proof that insurance claim recognizes as necessary for the provision of benefits.
Read more, including the entire opinion on Toth v. INA, such as treatment of doctors opinions more weight than insurance doctors can hold.
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Prosecution drops DUI for free after judge orders Intoxilizer 5000 tested
Sent on 18 March 2009
Richmond Virginia DUI lawyer Bob battle forced the Prosecutor to produce the Intoxilator-5000 for the test. Bob wanted to know if it works properly. Thousands of people have condemned was, if this machine was used.
Rather than producing the engine, had the public prosecutor of DUI.
Wonder why???
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A federal judge explains why ERISA sucks (believe me, it doesn't)
Judge William Acker, Jr. of the USDC Northern District of Alabama continued his assault on the judicial application of ERISA recently with his opinion of Blankenship v. Metlife.
Blankenship was Manager in a large Sears Roebuck store in Alabama, which had a significant cardiac history and suffered from advanced heart disease. His doctors said that he could continue his job in the stressful environment and he submitted to the disability. After several reversals on the MetLife part of the benefits was denied.
A short time later Blankenship knee surgery underwent and received benefits based on this condition. MetLife continue to verify the claim and had to check professional specialist of Blankenship's job functions. The specialist ignored his heart problem and focused solely on jobs that were open to anyone with knee problems. The specialist found several jobs, which excluded from his heart condition would have, and was again denied his claim.
Blankenship again appeal and MetLife had a cardiologist, review the file. The cardiologist never addressed the main concerns of the Blankenship doctors, the stress of work would cause him further cardiac episodes. Having regard to the report, MetLife denied the appeal.
His opinion, judge Acker ERISA is critical on some points. Cited first the problem with ERISA cases based solely on paper and the fact that the courts claim to "Credibility determinations, disputes between incompatible unsworn written testimony."With these questions the judge the weight given to experts for the insurance companies. These experts often present their opinions following a simple file review and without depending on the examination of the plaintiff. The reviews is this doctors then faced both the doctors.
Second field of the inherent conflict of interests facing the insurer in ERISA cases treated. The insurance that determine, even those who pay the benefits are that benefits should be granted. The possibility of this conflict and the apparent actions of insurers is secure enough to suspect that it is indeed an active conflict. Employees make decisions whether her give the employer money. This conflict as many are not practicing and file reviews make their living entirely on insurance also extends to the doctors set to verify the files. A conflict exists because a physician who is not ready to "deny, deny, deny" the insurance company loses business and suffer financial losses.
Finally harps of the judges on the perversion of ERISA, employee retirement income security Act, a law meant to protect the benefits of American employees by giving them access to the courts for denial-of insurance. Unfortunately, the courts have the spirit of the law defied, and it now serves as a bastion for insurance and not as a reprieve for the policyholders.
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Crazy action - judge can go claim against 4-year-old forward
But negligence a 4 years old. Nope. This is an other crazy action.
Here is more on this story.
and here is a link to the New York Times article
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Fairfax circuit court judge reverses jury verdict in autumn in open pit
Posted on 23 Mar 2011
On Tuesday set aside March 22 Fairfax County Circuit Court judge a jury verdict, which had distinguished in favor of a woman, in an open man hole cover had fallen. Mrs Elizabeth Badawy was sued classic drainage, a local sewer repair company, after the company allegedly removed a man coverage hole and then left it unmarked and unattended. Classic drainage in the process claimed that it did nothing wrong and that in any case Badawy "contributorily negligent" was for the open man-hole you will find below.
Badawy, who at the time was walking her dog, suffered a broken arm, a broken ankle and other injuries.
The jury heard the evidence during a trial, and a half lasted a day. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the Badawy amounting to $75,000.
Circuit Court of judge Marcus Williams granted a defense motion to overturn the jury verdict on the basis that Virginia's contributory negligence somewhat recovered denied right Badawy, because she had missed it, you will find an "open and obvious" condition under.
The case is on the Virginia Supreme Court appeal.
Badawy represented Benjamin glass. Steve Bancroft represented classic drainage.
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Judge reduces award in severed finger case
The defendant argued that the plaintiff to place his hand in a dangerous area, while a naturally dangerous procedure was negligent. She also claimed that the damage was limited, as the plaintiff could return to work despite his injuries.
After 2 hours of deliberation, the jury of the plaintiffs awarded $375,000. Unfortunately for the plaintiff, judge felt, Hon. Thomas D. Horne, that it was not enough evidence to this great award to support and the price to $175,000 transferred.
The case has now filed by both parties was. The Defense has which has inserted liability verdict and damage during the applicant transferring from the award appeal.
The case is that William plaintiff Attorney in this case James Magner of quieter, quieter & Hennessy v. Alban tractor co..
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IMEs again discredited by USDC judge
In many cases, one of the major problems is that many debilitating diseases and syndromes beyond current means testing. The insurance of docs, such as such as CIGNA, use this fact to claim that it no evidence of obstruction, when in fact the evidence that they want is unattainable with current medical technology.
In this case, the judge ruled that this was not good enough for CIGNA denied benefits and that the overwhelming record of doctors despite more than enough advantages, that much of it was justified based on "self-reports" from the plaintiff. This a great judgment, that it will reach the impossibility in fact a certain proof that insurance claim recognizes as necessary for the provision of benefits.
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MetLife gets reamed by New York judge
MetLife decided the case review, and well, it has a very good job. Doctors rate them the plaintiff had not really any evidence use and if they did, they have so selectively.
There is no a test that can be used for CFS because it several symptoms is rather a mixture of as a disease. All tests, which said the applicant's primary care doctor to CFS pointed, said MetLife's docs they do not claim that there was no objective evidence of the condition. And when they have been asked again and again what the plaintiff could do, (remember, there is no test for CFS) provide objective evidence ignored the question.
Brilliant. Insurance companies want the proof to a level that is not possible. A final result of a non-existence CFS test.
The opinion above, linked is pretty good to read. The judge really goes to MetLife on some of its inconsistencies and gets to a MetLife doc report say, it "can be termed as sloppy and incomplete."
The whole point is that insurance companies, responsive and specific if they deny a claim. They must answer to the question of why the claim was denied and also explain, what would they need to accept it. If they don't, something is up.
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Judge attacks University disability Consortium advertising and guidelines
Translated: "If you hire us, we claim to save you money denied."
And they do it in a variety of ways. The Velikanov vs. Union security insurance use UDC's Dr. Brian Mercer the "close enough"-method. As in treating a condition that the applicants have not, but hey, who wrote it about and the condition of the plaintiff had (two different types of cysts) were "close enough", that she emission be has determined by anyone without a medical degree. Either he is not his job right (misinterpretation files) or he IS this job be right (refuse to search for ways to the legitimate claims).
The judge threw basically because he found "naturally set Dr. Mercer reviews." I have the feeling that the term that most if not all insurance docs could be applied, but now it seems their pseudo-medical opinions or generally accepted in the courtroom. Read Union on Velikanov vs. Security and see how UDC gescholten calls.
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Prosecution drops DUI for free after judge orders Intoxilizer 5000 tested
Sent on March 18, 2009
Richmond Virginia DUI lawyer Bob battle forced the Prosecutor produce the Intoxilator 5000 for the test. Bob wanted to know if it works properly. Thousands of people have condemned, if this machine was used.
Rather than producing the machine, had the public prosecutor of DUI.
Wonder why???
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Judge reduces award in severed finger case
The defendant argued that the plaintiff careless placement of the hand in a dangerous area while a course was dangerous. She also claimed that the damage was limited, as the plaintiff could return to work despite his injuries.
After 2 hours deliberation, the jury of the plaintiffs awarded $came. Unfortunately for the plaintiff, judge felt, Hon. Not enough evidence to such a great award support Thomas D. Horne, that it was and paid the price to $175,000.
The case has now filed by both parties was. The Defense has that has liability judgment filed and damage during the plaintiff the transfer of the award appeal filed.
The case is that William is plaintiff's lawyer in this case James Magner of quieter, quieter & Hennessy v. Alban tractor co..
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