Smith v. Valley Proteins. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-16-0717, 17 pp.) (Sanford L. Steelman Jr., J.) Appealed from the Industrial Commission. N.C. App. Unpub. Holding: Since the evaluation of an occupational disease hinges on the characteristics of the particular job, and ...

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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority v. Costa. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-07-0659, 17 pp.) (Donna S. Stroud, J.) (Cheri Beasley, J., dissenting) Appealed from New Hanover County Superior Court. (Paul G. Gessner, J.) N.C. App. Holding: Expert testimony from an attorney ...

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When Bobby Campbell woke in the recovery room he knew right away that something was wrong. He had just come out of routine surgery on his right shoulder, but now his left arm and elbow were hurting and not working ...

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Justices say trial judge properly revoked pro hac vice status

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