Episodios

  • McDonald's HOT Coffee Turns 30

    McDonald's HOT Coffee Turns 30
    Aug 8 2024

    Some say she was driving and not parked as she said, others say she is at no-fault when it spilled. Hot Coffee and the media portrayal of "frivolous" lawsuits still plays a role in how the law is practiced today. In this episode we talk about the consequences of this incident that occurred back in 1994. An elderly woman was burnt terribly as a result of the coffee temperatures sold at McDonald's.

    Host: Dan Taft | @unshutcases Host

    Guest: Borna Houman | Founding Partner at Borna Houman Law


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    17 m
  • The Chinese Exclusion Act

    The Chinese Exclusion Act
    Jul 29 2024
    Many people forgot that for many years, Chinese immigrants were excluded from many of the rights that today seem common sense. We're joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch where we take a deep dive into how this act changed the landscape of America and what it could mean for the future if the past is not heeded.

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    31 m
  • Family of Assassins

    Family of Assassins
    Jul 16 2024
    On this episode of Unshut Cases, we revisit the decade-long story behind the assassination of Dan Markel and how his in-laws conspired to have him killed. We welcome family law attorney and expert on divorce cases, Vanessa Vasquez de Lara of Vasquez de Lara Law Group to give her unique insight on this case and explain how complicated custody battles can be and how this one resulted in death.

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    24 m
  • Cult of Weinstein

    Cult of Weinstein
    Jul 2 2024

    Join us on our premiere episode of Unshut Cases where we unpack the Harvey Weinstein accusations and trials and see how they relate to human trafficking, the #MeToo moment’s impact on workplace culture, and cult mentality.


    Our guest is employment lawyer and “cult assassin” Carol Merchasin who gives her expert insight on this case and shares her stories of taking down cults and investigating spiritual communities.


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    38 m