The Case of the Dubious Investment
November 16, 2009
In 2003, Marie Mear was 75 and living on a Social Security income of $750 a month. Her entire liquid net worth was $50,125.65, which she had invested in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

The Case of the Uninsured Cancer Patient
October 12, 2009
Thomas Aul, a lawyer with his own practice, and his wife, Patricia, were in their mid-50s and in good health. But their skyrocketing health insurance premiums had sent them into despair.

The Case of the Disabled Veteran
September 14, 2009
Should a veteran be denied a homeowner tax credit because his daughter cares for him in her house?

The Case of the Empty Bank Account
August 7, 2009
Does a bank have the right to seize government funds to cover an overdrawn checking account?

The Case of the Suspicious Art Deal
July 13, 2009
Did two experts con an elderly woman out of her ‘Piece of Beef’ painting?

How Much Does a Hospital Owe for Causing a Patient’s Death?
June 15, 2009
One March evening in 1998, Bob Hogue, a strapping 52-year-old, complained to his wife that he felt dizzy and his stomach bothered him. He was afraid he had the flu.

A Case of Age Discrimination
May 11, 2009
Diane Schleich could not believe that her supervisor was treating her so badly. She and her boss, Ernest King, had been friendly when she first transferred from the city manager’s office to human resources.

Do Grandparents Have the Legal Right to See Their Grandchildren?
March 30, 2009
Andrea Koshko had little to be happy about when it came to relations with her parents. At 18 years old, she left their house in Middletown, N.J.

The Case of the Family Feud
Feb. 23, 2009
The Alter family was unraveling. It all started when 80-year-old Zal Alter set up a trust for his two adult daughters, Susan and Wendy.