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- Harbor Freight Class Action Settlement Announced
Apr 14, 2017
In a statement dated March 15, 2017, Garden City Group, LLC has announced the settlement of a class action case brought against discount tool retailer Harbor Freight. Harbor Freight Class Action Settlement The lawsuit alleges that Harbor Freight violated consumer protection laws by using misleading prices for merchandise sold in its stores. The plaintiff, Jeffrey Beck, claims Harbor Freight improperly advertised a sale or “comp at” price on its goods when those items had not...Read More - Beware of Toxic Antimicrobial Chemicals in Consumer Products
Mar 23, 2017
It’s been 20 years since a fine was levied against Hasbro for engaging in false advertising. Hasbro had claimed that their popular Playskool toys, which had been treated with an antimicrobial substance called triclosan, could safeguard the health of children. The use of triclosan and 18 other potentially harmful chemicals in hand soap and other antimicrobial washes were subsequently banned by the Food and Drug Administration. According to the FDA, the manufacturers were unable to...Read More - Product Recall Lawsuit Alleges Samsung Not Honoring Product Recall
Mar 17, 2017
Samsung has been in hot water over the past few months. First, it experienced huge embarrassment after it was forced to recall its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 7, less than two months after it was released. This was due to a design flaw with the batteries that caused the phones to explode and catch on fire. Shortly after that debacle, there was another issue with the company’s top loading washing machines exploding, as well...Read More - How You Might Get Burned By Worker’s Comp Fraud
Mar 10, 2017
Worker’s compensation is designed to help those who are injured at work and lose their income as a result. It could be an employee who fell at work and needs several months of physical therapy to recover. If the employer cannot pay for the victim to spend months out of work, worker’s compensation is an insurance policy paid for by all employers to assist their employees in this instance. If a victim chooses to accept...Read More - Why You Should Not Use Social Media When Involved in a Serious Personal Injury Case
Feb 3, 2017
Social media is everywhere. From sharing photos on Instagram to stories on Snapchat, you can update your status to brag about a promotion or complain about heavy traffic on Facebook. Almost three-quarters of all adults with a computer and internet access use at least one social media platform regularly. Many use social media to promote their business, to share their stories with loved ones, and to stay engaged and entertained throughout the day. They also...Read More - Worst Defective Products of 2016
Jan 20, 2017
When consumers purchase products, it’s assumed they will be made as safe as possible. However, that is not always the case. More and more, products from virtually every category are found to be defective, leading to injuries and sometimes death. When this happens, those affected by the manufacturer’s negligence turn to attorneys skilled in handling incidents involving defective products. As 2017 has begun, here is a look back at some of the worst defective products...Read More - How to Cash In On Class-Action Lawsuits
Jan 13, 2017
When it comes to class-action lawsuits, many people think there is little chance they will see any compensation by being a participant. However, when you happen to receive a letter or postcard in the mail asking if you want to participate in a class-action suit, don’t be so quick to toss it in the trashcan. Instead, there are several tips you should follow to ensure you receive as much compensation as possible by participating in...Read More - Lawmakers Searching For A Workers Comp Cure
Jan 6, 2017
The worker’s compensation program was established by Congress as the legal guideline and benefit application for injured workers across the nation, but the federal government stopped short of making it a federal oversight operation. Each state was delegated the responsibility to design the workers comp program according to the needs of the state, which has contributed significantly to the confusion and financial problems the program now experiences. The individual dynamics of each state program are...Read More - 4 Things to Know About Employment Disputes
Dec 23, 2016
When it comes to employers and employees, it’s natural that from time to time a disagreement may arise. Whether it’s a work schedule, overtime pay, or an issue such as sexual harassment or racial discrimination, when these employment disputes occur, many factors must be considered. In many cases, an employee may be terminated or pressured to drop any complaints they may have against their employer. In serious situations such as these, hiring the services of...Read More - Selling Schools on a Defective Product: FieldTurf
Dec 16, 2016
Concerns continue to increase about the risk of cancer to millions of athletes and children from the 12,000 artificial turf surfaces in use across the country. The crumb rubber pellets from recycled tires used on some artificial surfaces are particularly worrisome. The pellets are distributed between artificial blades of grass that are woven into the surface of the material that covers the playing field. Goalkeepers are the most affected Amy Griffin is a soccer coach...Read More