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…
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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,…
Medical Malpractice Claim Against Hospital Fails after Plaintiff Waits Too Long to Amend Complaint
In a recent case, a woman had surgery done at a hospital and subsequently suffered a stroke. The woman filed a products liability claim against the manufacturer of one of the medical devices in the surgery. However, when the complaint was originally filed, it did not name the hospital or the doctor…
West Virginia Plaintiff Awarded $5.6 Million in Toxic Chemical Lawsuit Against DuPont
One of the most horrific events that can happen to a community is chemical dumping or other toxic spills. Once a dangerous chemical is released into the environment, it can have irreversible and devastating impacts that can lead to serious health consequences or even death. Recently, a plaintiff from West Virginia…
Manufacturer Not Liable after Man Trapped under Lawn Mower Because He Failed to Purchase Optional Safety Equipment
In a recent case, a man’s decision to forego optional safety equipment later prevented compensation for his injuries. The man was riding his lawn mower when the mower fell off the edge of an embankment and rolled on top of him. He was trapped under the lawn mower, and tragically he died…
Nine-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized in Ground Beef E. Coli Outbreak Amid Mass Recall
A nine-year-old boy in Maine has become seriously ill as a result of consuming ground beef contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7. The boy’s mother purchased PT Farm beef sometime in June 2016 and prepared it to serve to her family. Roughly five days after the family ate the meat, the boy…
After Slipping in Grocery Store, Woman’s Premises Liability Case Fails Because She Cannot Prove How Long the Hazard Was Present
In a recent case in front of an appellate court, a woman slipped on a piece of watermelon at a grocery store and then sued the store for her injuries. About six feet away from where the woman had fallen, a man had been handing out samples of watermelon to customers. However,…