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It is the day two young people have been looking forward to all year. Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson are getting married. Their friends and family have gathered and the excitement is building. They are just waiting on one more person to arrive – Rachel's good friend, Quinn Fabray. Quinn is running late, but in her excitement and haste needed to let Rachel know she was on her way. She grabs her cell phone and sends her a text message. At that moment a vehicle slams into the side of Quinn's car, abruptly ending an otherwise typical episode of Glee.

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The Damages Dilemma Many attorneys who represent contractors involved in the construction industry run into the same dilemma. A contractor may have been delayed in completion of a project, whether by its own fault or as a result of another contractor, the owner, or the architect. As a result, the contractor now must decide whether to bring suit against the owner or subcontractor for failure to pay. Alternatively, the contractor may be facing a lawsuit brought by the owner or subcontractor for delay; poor workmanship; or failure to perform. view more
<i>Medlen v. Strickland:</i> Recovery on the Sentimental Value of a Pet On November 3, 2011, the Court of Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth, issued a groundbreaking opinion holding that pet owners can recover damages for a pet on the sole basis of sentimental value. This is the first court in the United States to find that a pet owner can recover for damages in an amount greater than the market value of the animal. Although many people regard pets as another family member, in the eyes of the law, pets have historically been considered personal property and monetarily not worth more than a nominal value. view more
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