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New Jersey Court: Pet Sitter Can Sue Dog’s Owners Over Bite

A New Jersey appellate court says a woman injured by a dog she was being paid to watch can sue the animal’s owners. The Star-Ledger reports the Bergen County woman agreed to care for her neighbor’s golden retriever while they …

New York Court Affirms Huge Travelers Asbestos Award

A New York appellate court affirmed a $420.4 million ruling in favor of insurer Travelers Cos , handing it a victory in one of the longest-running and most complex asbestos-related litigations in history. The dispute has to do with the …