New York Times Exposes Arbitration as a Pro-Corporate Sham in New Article

TheNew York Times published a two-part article last weekend which illustrates the dangers of arbitration. Arbitration is supposed to be an informal process for deciding legal disputes which is quicker and less expensive than a court battle, but theTimes article shows it is really just a way for corporations to stack the deck against consumers…. read more

We All Deserve Protection Against SLAPP Suits

One of our most cherished rights as Americans is our right to free speech. Spirited discussion about public affairs is a prized part of our constitutional tradition. Judges have recognized the “firstness” of our First Amendment in helping to protect all our other rights. Unfortunately, people who speak too loudly or clearly about public affairs… read more

VW “Clean Diesel” Fraud is Almost Too Big to Comprehend

Volkswagen is in hot water. News broke recently that it has been putting “defeat devices” in millions of diesel cars to make them seem much cleaner than they really are. The defeating software Volkswagen used caused their cars to register excellent results in emissions tests, while the cars were actually emitting up to 40 times… read more

Tide is Turning Against Severe Restrictions on Access to Courts

In the 1990s and 2000s, pro-corporate state legislatures passed so-called “tort reform” measures. These measures were marketed as a way to curb what tort reform proponents called “frivolous lawsuits” and “jackpot justice.” In Florida, as in many other states, they were supposed to cure a “medical malpractice crisis” or “insurance crisis.” A decade or more… read more

Former AIG CEO Sues Federal Government Over Federal Bailout Which Saved AIG

The insurance industry has long protested about “frivolous lawsuits” which allegedly clog the court system and drive up insurance costs. AIG is a big part of that industry. In fact, it is the largest insurance conglomerate in the world. Given that, it’s ironic that the former CEO of AIG is pursuing what most people would… read more

Freddie Gray Case Shines Spotlight on Pre-existing Injury Defense

Highly publicized cases of injury or death have a way of bringing attention to unsavory defense tactics. In 2014, this blog commented on the fact that Walmart was blaming Tracy Morgan and his friends for being hit by a Walmart tractor trailer. According to Walmart, Morgan and the other passengers worsened their injuries by failing… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers is Grand Slam Sponsor for Dunedin Falcons Baseball Team

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that our firm is a Grand Slam Sponsor for the 2015 Dunedin Falcons Baseball team of Dunedin High School. As part of the “Grand Slam Club,” we join nine other sponsors to offer the team the highest level of commitment and support. After beating East Lake… read more

Can You Sue for CrossFit Injuries?

CrossFit is a popular and effective form of exercise, but a recent study showed that continued participation can lead to serious injuries. In fact, some subjects in a 2012 test were unable to continue their fitness regime after they sustained “overuse or injury” related to the fitness routine. Now, this same study is the subject… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Sponsors 2014 Gearlink Cup

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to sponsor the 2014 Gearlink Cup in downtown New Port Richey on Sunday, October 5th. Races begin at 8:00 a.m. and will continually run until 4:00 p.m. The event will feature 400 cyclists and a food truck rally. Spectators may watch the races for free. Junior, adult, and… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Sponsors Gearlink Cup

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers will sponsor the Gearlink Cup cycling event on Saturday, October 4th, 2014. The Gearlink racing team is dedicated to motivating cyclists throughout the Tampa Bay area and will hold the Gearlink Cup in downtown New Port Richey. This event is free for spectators and will feature 400 cyclists and a… read more