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- SpaceX Worker’s Lawsuit Against Machinery Company, Alleging Toxic Chemical Exposure
Mar 29, 2019
In a ruling from Friday, December 28, 2018, that took place in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, a SpaceX worker’s lawsuit filed against a machinery company used by SpaceX was given the go-ahead by a judge to proceed to trial. The worker, Ruben Juarez, who was employed by SpaceX as a programmer from January 2012 to March 2014, claims in his lawsuit that a constant exposure to various toxic chemicals...Read More - Florida Man Files New Zostavax Lawsuit In New Jersey
Mar 22, 2019
In one of the newest lawsuits against the drug Zostavax and its manufacturer Merck & Co., a Florida man filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. In the lawsuit, the man alleges shortly after receiving the Zostavax shingles vaccination, he sustained numerous injuries as a result of side effects from the vaccine. Based on the complaint filed by the plaintiff, it stated he received the Zostavax shingles vaccination on...Read More - Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water Leave Military Families Reeling
Mar 15, 2019
When it comes to military veterans, it is generally agreed these individuals are the best America has to offer. Putting service to their country above all else, they often spend the majority of their lives serving the military. However, in recent years, many current and former service members have found themselves embroiled in a controversy involving contaminated water, as have members of many communities across the United States. As more and more people began to...Read More - Veterans Sue, Saying 3M Combat Earplugs Caused Hearing Injuries
Mar 8, 2019
More and more veterans have begun to come forward and sue 3M, claiming that the earplugs caused their hearing injuries. 3M didn’t admit to any guilt in the cases, but they did settle for millions of dollars, which some people take as an admission of guilt. Many veterans stated that they were required to wear the 3M combat earplugs when they were deployed overseas in Afghanistan. 3M sold the earplugs to the United States military...Read More - Consumer Reports Juice Study Finds ‘Concerning’ Levels of Heavy Metals
Feb 22, 2019
While many people assume that fruit juices are healthy and safe choices for their families, recent research isn’t so supportive of that line of thought. Like sodas, fruit juices have taken health and public awareness hits in recent years over the amounts of sugar and calories they contain. However, new testing from Consumer Reports has found harmful levels of heavy metals in fruit juices, adding yet another layer of concern for families buying the beverages...Read More - 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