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- Michelin Lawsuit Leads to Vindication in Texas Product Liability Case
Mar 9, 2018
Product liability cases can be some of the most strongly defended cases in the court system. Manufacturers know how a final outcome of a lawsuit can grow into other legal actions when it is proven that they have manufactured a defective product being used regularly on vehicles across the country. When defective products have been previously proven as being below acceptable operating standards, claims against the manufacturers and dealers have been easier to win when...Read More - EPA Eases Path For New Chemicals, Raising Fears Of Health Hazards
Feb 16, 2018
In a clear change in policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to change the way it analyzes potentially harmful chemicals. Under the current White House administration, the agency is planning to make a safety review process used to assess potentially harmful chemicals easier and quicker for companies to implement. Based on reports, the agency is prepared to work with industry leaders and corporations, all of whom say the current review process makes getting...Read More - People can lose DNA ownership rights for themselves and their relatives with Ancestry.com
Feb 2, 2018
Many people do not read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of the Ancestry.com agreement when they sign up for a certain service the company provides. Ancestry.com is a family history website. They now sell a new DNA testing service known as Ancestry DNA. To get this service people a sign legal contract stating they may own their DNA, but Ancestry.com does as well. The agreement stipulates Ancestry.com will have ownership of a customer’s...Read More - 4 Myths About Personal Injury Claims
Dec 1, 2017
There are plenty of myths out there about personal injury claims. Everyone has heard them, and sometimes, they’re enough to make you think twice about filing your own claim. Let’s bust a few of those myths, so you can feel confident about filing your claim. Myth #1: Personal injury claims are frivolous lawsuits. We’ve all heard the story about the woman who was burned by hot coffee and sued. People believe we’re living in a...Read More - J&J Unit Sued Over Defective Hip Implants in U.K. Trial
Nov 3, 2017
A Johnson & Johnson unit is the latest company to face a lawsuit over selling defective hip implants. Lawyers, working on behalf of hundreds of injured patients, say the suit is in response to the harm caused by the defective products. The lawsuit is just getting underway, and the first phase will determine if the parent company, Johnson & Johnson, is liable for the product's performance. Pinnacle Hip Replacement is Responsible for Injuries DePuy International...Read More - Researchers Say Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Pose Dangerous Health Risks
Oct 16, 2017
When the weather starts getting colder and the holidays are just around the corner, many people want to bring out their beloved scented candles and seasonal air fresheners. The classic scents like pumpkin spice, apple cider, and pine are just a few of the most popular, but a few recent studies have shown that scented candles are not completely safe. A report from the Daily Mail by John Naish claims that evidence exists that points...Read More - Law Offices of Sadaka Associates and Morgan & Morgan File Lawsuit Against Merck for Neurological Injuries Allegedly Caused by Zostavax Vaccine
Oct 6, 2017
As healthcare sees one advance after another, there are also numerous questions being asked concerning the many new vaccines that are used to treat various ailments and diseases. One of these has been Zostavax, a vaccine used to treat shingles. While many patients have been helped by the vaccine, there have been more and more reports of patients experiencing complications upon receiving it. As a result, various lawsuits, such as the one filed Law Offices...Read More - Largest Award of $417M Against Johnson & Johnson for Ovarian Cancer Caused by Talc
Sep 15, 2017
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson in connection with its baby powder products. The cancer alleged to have been caused by these products has resulted in so many claims that it is becoming difficult to follow all of them. According to Bloomberg, the company is dealing with over 5,000 claims against it in U.S. Courts. Previously, it lost four jury verdicts in St Louis. The losses from these verdicts amounted to over...Read More - Not Liable for Faulty Products: Amazon on Consumer Disputes
Sep 8, 2017
Online retailers are in an awkward position in terms of customer satisfaction and liability. As brick-and-mortar businesses continue to wane, e-commerce has grown to comprise roughly eight percent of all retail transactions, with Amazon leading as the largest internet-based retailer. While Amazon’s first-party transactions are typically handled with little incident, their facilitation of sales from third parties has led to a complex discussion regarding the company’s liability for defective merchandise, as demonstrated in a recent...Read More - Security Researcher Creates ‘Vaccine’ Against Ransomware Attack
Aug 4, 2017
It’s a simple fact that ransomware attacks are becoming far more frequent, and hackers are continuing to use ransomware viruses in the hopes that at least some of those affected by the virus will pay the ransom to have their computers unlocked. Following up on the widespread WannaCry ransomware virus from earlier this year, the Petya ransomware virus recently affected thousands of computers in over 64 countries. However, a simple solution to stop the virus...Read More