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- Common Policy Points
Feb 14, 2019
If a person seeking a benefits plan is not careful they could find themselves in an inadequate policy. Some providers have more options that cover short-term disability and others have more diverse policies concerning long-term disability. Each provider can cover similar aspects in terms of policy, but the exact limitation may range. What is covered in most plans Most providers cover key points in their disability policies. The elimination period is a set of time...Read More - Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Feb 14, 2019
People in need of disability coverage initially file with their insurance company. There are several providers who carry and support a range of claims. These insurers have benefits for short-term disability plans and others have policies to handle long-term claims. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was created to help protect those enrolled in plans and their beneficiaries. Inception and Purpose of ERISA The Employee Retirement Income Security Act was created in February of...Read More - Johnson & Johnson Accused of Hiding the Asbestos in its Baby Powder for Decades
Feb 1, 2019
Established in 1886, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been the preeminent leader in baby care products for well over 100 years. However, the company has been faced with several lawsuits and in July 2018, a jury awarded $4.89 billion to women who claimed that asbestos in the company’s baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. This decision was upheld in December 2018. However, this would not be the only headlines J&J made. On December 14, 2018,...Read More - 6 Ex-Florida State Fire College Employees Sue Over Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
Jan 25, 2019
Half a dozen workers at the Florida State Fire College as well as two of the worker’s spouses have chosen to file what is known as a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks specific damages for injuries at the site. The lawsuit accuses the manufacturers of specific chemicals known as firefighting suppressants have led to their various health issues. These chemicals were frequently used on the grounds of the college. The six employees and their spouses...Read More - The 5 Best Situations to Utilize Defective Product Law
Jan 18, 2019
Product liability law exists to give consumers protection when they purchase goods in the marketplace. Consumers have the right to expect that whatever they buy is safe for its intended purpose, not dangerous, and that they will not be harmed. Here are some common situations where product liability law has been used to obtain a legal recovery. Car Accident Injury Some car accidents are not caused by weather conditions or drivers. Instead, there could be...Read More - Symantec Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Defective Antivirus Software
Dec 28, 2018
Computer security giant Symantec, a Fortune 500 company that has been providing antivirus software solutions for more than 35 years, is once again facing a consumer class action complaint based on the alleged unreliability of its products. The Symantec class action lawsuit was initially filed in April 2018, and it covered a span of more than 10 years during which the company reportedly sold defective products to consumers under the Norton and Symantec brands. Generally,...Read More - What To Look For In Your Personal Injury Attorney
Dec 14, 2018
When individuals who have been injured in auto accidents, workplace accidents, slip and fall accidents in a store, or dog bites are faced with these situations, they are filled with anxiety. Not only are they in need of medical treatment that may last a long period of time and add up to thousands of dollars, but they will also likely be unable to work and face months of pain and suffering. Because of this, they...Read More - Wells Fargo: You Can’t Sue Because You Should Have Known We Misled You
Dec 7, 2018
In today’s business world, it comes as no surprise companies make claims about their products or services that may not hold up under intense scrutiny. However, when it comes to banks, customers generally want to believe they can trust those who are managing their money. Yet according to a recent legal argument by Wells Fargo, consumers should have known all along the bank was misleading them in numerous ways. In legal arguments made earlier this...Read More - The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick
Dec 4, 2018
While the majority of the food we eat in the United States each day is perfectly safe for us, there are incidents where certain types of foods become harmful if not deadly. In many cases, these situations involve various types of produce, such as lettuce that may be contaminated with salmonella or E. coli. This was the case with 37 year-old William Whitt, who after eating two salads from a local pizza shop developed life-threatening...Read More - Your Rights When Defective Products Cause Harm
Nov 30, 2018
Individuals who have been injured as a result of a defective product may be able to sue the manufacturer and distributor who sold the product for compensation related to their injuries. Depending on the facts of the case, other individuals like consultants, suppliers and quality-control engineers may be held liable. Products may be defective due to their design, manufacturing or labeling. A design defect affects an entire line of products released by a manufacturer. Design...Read More