JUSTICE IN TIME OF TRAGEDY

On June 28, 2010 final court approval was given to a class action filed over five years ago.  The lawsuit was on behalf of people who took out advances from Legal Bucks, LLC, a “litigation funding company,” that charged interest of over 100% per year to people with personal injury claims.   As a result of the lawsuit and the  decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals the practice of lending money at these rates against personal injury lawsuits is illegal. Click here for a copy of the decision.  Class members who paid interest will get part of their money back and those who owe interest will not have to pay any.  For more details about the lawsuit go to www.legalbucksclassaction.com.

On December 11, 2009, a Greensboro man was severely injured when his 2004 Lexus LS430 suddenly accelerated out of control as he was exiting a parking garage.  The car could not be stopped with the brakes and collided with a building and a power transformer.  Barron & Berry has filed suit against Toyota Motor Corporation, the manufacturer, to recover compensation for his injuries caused by the automotive defect that precipitated the collision.  The sudden uncontrolled acceleration of automobiles has led to numerous other suits across the nation and is a matter of grave concern to motorists.

The law firm of Barron & Berry is proud to announce the publication of attorney Jamie Lisa Forbes’ debut novel about Wyoming ranching, Unbroken, by Pronghorn Press.  Best-selling author, Anna Maxted (Getting Over It) writes: “Unbroken is stark, powerful and affecting, much like Wyoming itself.  Forbes is god of her world and tells her story with cool elegance.”
The novel may be ordered from any local bookstore, or may be purchased on-line from any on-line bookseller.  It is also available from Jamie’s website, www.jamielisaforbes.com.  Visit the Unbroken fan page on Facebook for reader comments and reviews.