Just as the Roundup weed killer litigation is reaching the later stages of settlement for most claims, new mass tort litigation involving another pesticide – paraquat – is on the rise. Paraquat, like Roundup, is a weed killer. However, unlike Roundup, a person must obtain a license to use paraquat […]
Almost three years after 3M’s resolution of a whistleblower lawsuit with the United States government, the judge overseeing lawsuits filed by individual servicemembers for hearing loss and tinnitus injuries has concluded the third trial over allegations that 3M and Aero Technologies defectively designed its Dual-Ended Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, […]
Surgical staplers are routinely used in a variety of procedures to cut tissue and vessels and quickly seal the tissue back up. Surgical staplers do not always operate as intended, having the potential to malfunction and cause patients to sustain serious injuries, such as extensive internal bleeding. In some cases, […]
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are implantable medical devices intended to prevent blood clots that develop in the legs from traveling to the lungs. The IVC is a large vein in the middle of the body. IVC filters can be either removable or permanent. However, many removable IVC filters tend […]
The National Safety Council says fireworks might be legal but are unsafe. KidsHealth says fireworks might be legal but should not be used. Safe Kids Worldwide says fireworks can cause serious harm to children, including devastating burns. The National Fire Protection Association says with many fireworks displays being canceled because […]
According to www.bloomberg.com, a recent court filing alleges that Sanofi, the French drug company that manufactures Zantac, the heartburn medication that was recalled in 2019, destroyed emails relating to the recall. The discovery that Zantac was contaminated with a carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) lead to the recall of the drug in […]
Most Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents Can Be Avoided Most slip, trip, and fall accidents are avoidable. These types of accidents are very common and costly, and are among the most common types of premise liability injuries, and can be prevented with a reasonable commitment, and have the added advantage […]
We know that Florida’s driving problems are more than a little caused by the heavy volume of out-of-state visitors. Out-of-state visitors often opt out of long road trips and simply drive a rental car when they’re. Unfortunately, getting into an accident involving a rental car can be confusing, whether you’re […]
As reported by www.aboutlawsuits.com, plaintiffs in multiple Belviq cancer lawsuits seek consolidation of all claims, arguing that the number of complaints to be filed will dramatically increase. At least thirteen Belviq lawsuits have been filed in federal courts all over the country, all of which involve the same allegations and […]
Generally speaking, “stacking” insurance is a way to raise your insurance coverage if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Stacked car insurance adds the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage limits for multiple vehicles/policies in order to increase the maximum amount an insurance policy will pay. The first […]
