Woman Uses Olive Oil for Cleansing While Authorities Confiscate Faux-Oil
A woman “cleanses” board’s chambers with olive oil, while authorities warn there is a growing concern over counterfeit food items, including oil.
Product Liability
Court: Tennessee Family Can Sue Amazon for Hoverboard Fire that Burned Down House
Amazon sent out e-mails warning customers that hoverboards could be dangerous but never said they were at risk of blowing up and catching fire.
Elementary School Pays Fine for Mold, Asbestos in Kindergarten Wing
An elementary school will pay a substantial fine for exposing its kindergarteners to mold and asbestos.
Officer Paralyzed in Courthouse Elevator Crash Awarded Settlement
A faulty elevator repair job caused the equipment to malfunction and paralyzed an officer. Settlement reached.
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools
2018 Top Product Liability Cases
Defective products injure thousands of Americans every year. Depending on the product and the damage/injury that it caused, identifying the liable parties can be extremely complicated. There are a number of important product liability cases, many of which reached a verdict or settlement recently. Highlighted below are some of the top cases and issues so
Demoing Old New York Library Raises Asbestos Concerns
Demoing Old New York Library Raises Asbestos Concerns
Cadmium Making a Comeback? Investigation Finds it in Retailer’s Jewelry
Cadmium Making a Comeback? Investigation Finds it in Retailer’s Jewelry
Learning from Their Mistakes: How Companies Effectively Respond to Crisis
Learning from Their Mistakes: How Companies Effectively Respond to Crisis
Asbestos Continues to be a National Threat
Asbestos. The mere mention of the word brings thoughts of “miners, millers & manufacturers or insulators and shipbuilders,” working during a time where there were limited protections. It brings to mind old homes and commercial structures built long ago. But, the worst thing it brings to mind is likely a horrible disease called mesothelioma. Wait! Wasn’t asbestos done away with? Aren’t there regulations in place banning this known carcinogen? Yes, and no. Sadly, mostly no.