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• Spousal Consortium: Jon and Kate Plus 8 are an example of what two people can do together.

  Steve Lombardi | June 30, 2009 10:01 AM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Watching Jon and Kate + 8 on the Discovery Channel clearly demonstrates what the legal system means when we discuss spousal consortium. Jon and Kate are a prime example of why consortium is...

• Kate plus 8 means no date.

  Steve Lombardi | June 26, 2009 12:17 PM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Life in modern America is full compelling contradictions. As a trial lawyer I’ve seen more than my share, but today’s case has piqued my interest more than others. It’s the...

• Driving While Intexticated

  Barbara Tubridy Lombardi | June 24, 2009 3:54 PM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Des Moines/West Des Moines Parents…..Teenagers Driving while Intexticated Where are they learning this? Example maybe? Are you thinking, “Not my...

• Pennsylvania Doctor Laments there just aren't enough Medical Malpractice Cases

  Steve Lombardi | June 24, 2009 9:36 AM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  In Morning Call, a Pennsylvania’s newspaper reports medical malpractice lawsuit trials are on the decrease as more cases are settled. In a followup article John A. Kibelstis, M.D. openly...

• Iowa Auto Collision, front-seat-passenger taken off of life-support

  Steve Lombardi | June 07, 2009 9:36 PM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  On May 26, 2009 I reported on the InjuryBoard a multi-car collision involving Langstaff and Andrew Brock in which two people died. Today we received word from an interested party, another...

• Tort Reform: "Why not?" I'll admit we need more tort reform if you agree to answer this simple question. "Why?"

  Steve Lombardi | May 21, 2009 2:31 PM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  I keep talking about tort reform on this blog. Some people think I’m making good points and they include people associated with medicine who’ve read what I write and tell me they...

• The Controversy about Crocs isn’t just a Crock

  Steve Lombardi | August 29, 2008 12:51 PM | 5 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  No product is thought to be dangerous until you’re injured in a way you never thought about. And that’s the point about Crocs, people, but mostly children, are getting hurt in ways parents hadn’t...

• Trailer Safety Isn't an Option

  Steve Lombardi | October 16, 2009 1:40 PM | 4 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The Iowa State Patrol reports on this one. I’ve had a similar case and personally tow a trailer so I’m very aware of trailer towing safety. On October 3rd 2009 Christopher Ludwig was...

• Is your cell phone service a deadly weapon?

  Steve Lombardi | October 13, 2009 10:07 AM | 4 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Is US Cellular’s poor service to blame for the death of a Clear Lake man? Ann Poole has filed a lawsuit in Cerro Gordo County District Court alleging that on May 18th, 2008 she dialed 911 from...

• TEEN LOGIC: Why is a 15-year-old taxiing passengers on I-380 in Iowa?

  Steve Lombardi | September 12, 2009 9:00 AM | 4 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Can we start with an assumption: That interstate highways are a dangerous place due to cars and semi trucks driving at higher speeds; due also to wrong-way drivers, drunks and inexperienced drivers....