Court Enters $1.6 Million Judgment Against Trainer Who Lied About Cancer Diagnosis
The legal troubles of jumper rider Eric Lamaze have been pending in the Florida court system for the past few years, with the rider/trainer defending multiple lawsuits arising from his horse business dealings with various individuals and limited liability companies.
Florida Jury Awards Damages To Buyer Of “Bucking” Horse
What should have been a horsey-girl’s dream turned into a nightmare when the first horse her father purchased for her turned out to be a dangerous, bucking bronc. Her father sued the seller for misrepresentation, fraud, and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Workers’ Compensation Act Provides Exclusive Remedy To Barn Manager Bitten By Employer’s Dog
The Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled that a barn manager who was bitten by her employer’s border collie is limited to […]
Houston, we have a problem
Houston, we have a problem. And I don’t think I’m the only one who thinks so…. There is little room at the […]
How Hard Is It To Sue A Vet For Malpractice? Pretty Darn Hard.
A California appellate court has set aside a jury verdict of $46,000 awarded to the purchaser of a horse that turned out […]
USEF Drug Testing and Beyond – Tips for Avoiding Disaster
It has been my professional observation that the general population lacks familiarity with the “rules of law” that govern our lives, the […]
Trainer Liability For Student Injury?
A number of years ago there was a lawsuit in California that was brought by the parents of a junior (Mia Eriksson) […]
Tax Time Tips
Is your horse activity a business, or just an expensive hobby? The real test comes if you claim your horses as business […]
To Sign Or Not To Sign?
USEF’s Hearing Committee has recently issued a number of decisions that shed light on a trainer’s liability for signing, or not signing, […]
Spectator Run Down By Runaway Horse Will Get Day In Court
The Supreme Court of Iowa ruled that a spectator injured by a runaway horse at a county fair gets her day in […]
Riding Facility Can Sue Trainer For Failing To Get Signed Releases From Students
A rider, injured while taking a lesson when her horse spooked and bolted, can sue the owners of the facility, but not […]
Why You Need a Realtor & Other Tips So You Don’t Get Scammed
Once upon a time, “Mary” wanted to take her family on a beach vacation. Thanks to some internet research, she located a […]