Posts by Marissa Bergen
Vehicular Assault Viral Video: Negligent Driving or Criminal Intent
Car accidents occur frequently, but could the actions in this video be considered vehicular assault? The video shows two cars driving down a road, one behind another. A motorcyclist comes from behind them and enters the left lane to pass them. He successfully passes the first car, but when he tries to pass the second,…
Read MoreLottery Win Viral Video: Who is Entitled to the Winnings?
This lottery win may have split a family apart. But who legally deserves the winnings? The woman in the video asked her nephew to buy her a lottery ticket. She agreed to split the winnings with him and wrote his name on the back of the ticket. However, she became greedy when the gaming commission…
Read MoreJudge Aileen Cannon’s Ruling on the Classified Documents Case
Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump. The case was one of the biggest legal battles facing the former President. Legal experts had considered the case the strongest of the four currently pending against him. Classified Documents Case Dismissed Cannon, a judge Trump appointed in 2020, handed down a…
Read MoreExculpatory Agreements: Oaks Amusement Park Viral Video Relevance
The video depicts an amusement park goers’ nightmare. Riders of the Atmosfear in Portland, Oregon’s Oaks Park, had anything but a fun time when the ride got stuck, leaving them dangling in the air for almost 30 minutes. Do the exculpatory agreements they signed mean the park is not liable for damages? What are Exculpatory…
Read MoreDUI Charges Viral Video: Are the Police Justified?
This video shows a bus driver’s reaction after police informed her of her DUI charges. The bus driver had taken and failed multiple field sobriety tests, including pupil dilation tests and speech and memory tests. However, the internet argued that her speech impediment led to false accusations against her. Now, the police are asking her…
Read MoreRestaurant Liability: Found Not Guilty Of Choking Hazard
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled a restaurant was not guilty after a man almost choked on a bone he found in supposedly boneless chicken. Although restaurant liability was in question, the court acquitted the establishment of any blame. No Restaurant Liability for Choking Hazard In 2017, Michael Berkheimer filed a lawsuit a year after he…
Read MoreTrespassing Incident: Did the Salon Owner Cross a Line?
If a patron stays on your property after being asked to leave, it’s considered a trespassing incident. But does that mean you have a right to damage the patron’s personal property? Did this salon owner go too far? The Back Story The video shows a woman in a salon. The salon owner asks her to…
Read MoreChild Assault at School Goes Viral: Who is Liable?
This viral video tells the story of a man seeking answers after his five-year-old son was assaulted by a special needs fourth grader during an after-school program. The question is, who is liable for a child assault at school? Is the School Responsible for a Child Assault at School? The school may be responsible for…
Read MoreDestruction of Property Caught on Viral Video: Warranty Voided
This destruction of property video is shocking. A tech arrives at a property seemingly to repair a TV. As soon as the client leaves the room, the tech takes out a knife and makes a small cut on the side of the screen. When the client returns, the tech acts like the damage was there…
Read MorePresident Biden’s Campaign Funds: Who Gets Them Now?
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris will likely take his place as the Democratic nominee. Will Harris receive Biden’s campaign funds? How Much are Biden’s Campaign Funds? Early July reports reveal Biden’s campaign funds were around $240 million, compared to Trump’s $331…
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