J&J To Pay Record $35 Million in Product Liability Case
J&J To Pay Record $35 Million in Product Liability Case
Product Liability
Talc Found in Children’s Cosmetics at Popular Retailer
Talc Found in Children’s Cosmetics at Popular Retailer
Thinking of Filing a Personal Injury Suit? Knowing When to Hire a Lawyer
The filing of civil lawsuits in the United States is increasing, with United States Courts reporting a 5 percent increase year-over-year of civil case filings in U.S. district courts in 2016. For everything from product liability to automobile accidents, plaintiffs who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence are going after the compensation they deserve. In more than 75 percent of civil trial cases in the U.S., at least one party does not have lawyer representation. Whether to hire a personal injury lawyer is an important decision.
Recall Issued After Report Finds Asbestos in Children’s Makeup
Last year and early last month, test results of popular children’s makeup discovered the presence of asbestos, a dangerous chemical that should be nowhere near children’s products. Since the discovery, many have called on the Food and Drug Administration to conduct its own investigation into the tainted cosmetics sold by popular “retailers Claire’s Stores Inc. and Justice Retail.”
Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Platform Handles Federal Product Liability Litigation
Our friends at Lex Machina have done it again. The creators of the award-winning Legal Analytics® platform have added a new module – federal product liability litigation. This is an exciting step forward for those involved in this complex area of law.
Victims of Gun Violence Hope to Change Federal Laws
Victims of Gun Violence Hope to Change Federal Laws
Hefty Fine and Prison Time For Improper Asbestos Abatement
Hefty Fine and Prison Time For Improper Asbestos Abatement
Attorney’s Pants Catch Fire — During An Arson Case
Stephen Gutierrez blames a defective e-cigarette battery for causing his clothing to catch fire while arguing an arson case.
Automakers Dismissed Dangers Of Using Takata Airbags
According to victims, at least four automakers dismissed the dangers of Takata airbags for years, but refused to replace them.
Florida Residents At Risk in Takata Airbag Recall
Faulty Takata airbags mark the biggest automotive recall in U.S. history to date. Florida residents are at the greatest risk.