Kentucky residents can suffer a wide range of serious injuries, but coverage of these events may help others avoid or recover from an accident. Our news page explores the causes and outcomes of motor vehicle crashes and other severe injuries to help others prepare for what lies ahead.
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Over $2 Million in Damages and Attorneys' Fees have been awarded Sergio Melgar, former CFO of UK Healthcare, against UK in his discrimination and retaliation caseLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell was co-counsel for Sergio Melgar and $2 million+ in damages & attorneys' fees were awarded against UK
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$1.75 Million Verdict Assessed Against University of Kentucky by Fayette Circuit Jury in Retaliation CaseLexington, Kentucky employment lawyer Robert Abell represented a client awarded $1.75 million in a retaliation case against the University of Kentucky
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The basic fundamental problem with arbitration is that the arbitrators make their living by being arbitrators and this creates an incentive, tolerated nowhere else in our justice system, for the arbitrators to favor the repeat players, the corporations.The fundamental problem is that arbitrators make their living by being arbitrators and this creates an incentive to favor the repeat players, the corporations.
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Stupid Lawsuit Prize: Fan Upset over NFL RefereeingLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell awards a Stupid Lawsuit Prize to the suit against the NFL over a bad referee call in the Saints-Rams game last season.
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End Damages Caps in Discrimination & Sexual Harassment CasesSexual harassment would be taken more seriously and stopped if damages caps now existing under federal law were removed - accountability can mean something.
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More on the Tom Jurich Contract Dispute with U of LLexington, Kentucky employment lawyer Robert Abell is again quoted in the Courier-Journal as to the ongoing contract dispute between Tom Jurich and U of L.
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Overtime & Wages for Restaurant WorkersLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses a suit for overtime and wages brought on behalf of Mexican restaurant workers.
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Stupid Lawsuit: Texting During Movie Results in LawsuitLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell gives Stupid Lawsuit award to a Texas man who sued a woman who on a movie date with him began texting during the movie.
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$1.43 Million Sex Discrimination Verdict Against UniversityLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell on a $1.43 million verdict in a sex discrimination case against the University of Iowa.
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WKYT Report on Lexeatin Wages & Overtime CasesLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell comments as part of WKYT's investigative report about unpaid wages and overtime at Lexeatin.
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Why Did Governor Bevin Block Pay Raises for Kentuckians?Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell asks why Governor Bevin acted to block pay raises for hard-working Kentuckians and their families.
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McDonald's Overtime Suit Gains Class Action CertificationLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses the class action certification granted in the McDonald's overtime suits; this is groundbreaking.
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New Overtime RulesLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses the new overtime rules announced today that will become effective December 1, 2016.
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Supreme Court Justice Scalia Passes AwayLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia today at age 79.
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Trucking Safety; the Lobbyists Move In to Endanger Us AllLexington, Kentucky trucking accident lawyer Robert Abell on the trucking industry's lobbying efforts to relax trucking safety rules and endanger us all.
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Distracted Driving & Hands-Free SystemsA study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Auto Safety shows that hands-free systems create significant distractions for drivers.
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Delta Airlines Race Discrimination SuitLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell on a race discrimination suit filed by bag handlers against Delta Airlines at the Cincinnati airport.
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HIPAA Guide for FamiliesHIPAA is frequently misunderstood by families and by health-care providers. Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell provides a helpful guide.
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The Proposed New Overtime Rules ExplainedLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell applauds the explanation of the proposed new overtime rules broadcast by PBS NewsHour.
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Updating the Overtime Salary Threshold ProposedLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell reports on the economic analysis behind the proposed updating of the overtime salary threshold.