A new lawsuit brought by a group of Oregon residents claims that Precision Castparts has released heavy metals and toxic chemicals into public areas. The class action complaint claims that the residents have been exposed to “hot spots” of these carcinogenic materials. The lead plaintiff in the lawsuit alleges that…
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Plaintiff’s Claim Against Paramedic Driver Not Subject to Medical Malpractice Rules
In a recent case out of California, a man was injured in an accident with another car, driven by a paramedic supervisor. The paramedic was driving his employer’s truck on the way to the location of an injured victim when the accident occurred. The injured driver subsequently filed a negligence…
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak Update
The number of individuals who have been affected by the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A in Hawaii continues. The outbreak has been linked to a seafood importer and a sushi chain. A class action lawsuit has been filed against both entities, alleging various claims against them. According to the Hawaiian…
Kentucky State Attorney General Files Suit Against Ethicon Over Transvaginal Mesh Product
A number of states’ attorney generals are taking action against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon regarding the companies’ vaginal mesh products. In May 2016, California and Washington sued Ethicon, claiming that the company engaged in deceptive marketing practices when it came to failing to disclose the potential dangers…
Court Finds Car Insurance Company’s Policy Ambiguous and Finds in Favor of Injured Mother
In a recent case, a woman and her two children were injured in a car accident with another motorist. The woman filed a lawsuit against the other driver for their injuries. More than three years after the car accident, the woman amended her complaint to add a claim against her…
Nebraska Farmers Sue Monsanto, Claiming Roundup Caused them to Develop Cancer
Monsanto is a major chemical producer that primarily provides chemical inputs to farmers and other agricultural operations. One of its most common products that can even be found in some urban dwellers’ pantries is Roundup, a chemical used to kill certain weeds. The main ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate. This chemical…
Granjeros De Nebraska Demandan A Monsanto, Alegando Que ‘Roundup’ Les Causó Desarrollar Cáncer
Monsanto es un importante productor químico que principalmente proporciona insumos químicos a los agricultores y otras operaciones agrícolas. Uno de sus productos más comunes que incluso se puede encontrar en las despensas de algunos habitantes urbanos es Roundup, un producto químico usado para matar ciertas malas hierbas. El principal ingrediente de Roundup…
Personal Injury Settlements Are Subject to Court Approval, and They May Be Thrown Out if the Presiding Judge Rejects the Terms
Settlements can be an effective and beneficial way for both parties to resolve a case without having to go through a trial. However, some settlements can be thrown out if they are not approved by a judge, causing the litigation process to continue. Personal Injury Settlements in Illinois Although a…
Court Finds Battery Claim for Lack of Informed Consent Carries Same Requirements as Medical Malpractice Claim
In a recent case, a woman filed suit against a hospital and her doctor for battery after undergoing a medical procedure. She alleged that she had not given her informed consent for having an intrauterine device (IUD) implanted. About a year after she had the IUD implanted, she found out…
Lawsuit Filed in Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
Recently, many reports have amassed indicating that consumers in Hawaii have become seriously ill as a result of coming into contact with Hepatitis A. One resident in Oahu dined at a sushi establishment called Genki Sushi Restaurant. The man has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant and a supplier, Koha Foods,…