About a year ago, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) ordered that all federally filed paraquat lawsuits be consolidated in the Southern District of Illinois. Since then, the parties have been working toward selecting a small number of cases to be prepared for…
While every dog bite claim is unique, those that end up yielding compensation for the victim all have one thing in common: sufficient evidence. If you were attacked by a dog, you’re going to have to prove both liability and damages in order to recover…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Medtronic is recalling about 665 Harmony Delivery Catheters, which are part of the Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) system. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. The…
While it’s true that you assume a certain amount of risk when you go out on the water, it’s also true that boaters have an obligation to operate their vessels with care. Unfortunately, as many water sport enthusiasts have learned the hard way, not all…
A Florida man recently filed a new Bene Casa pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He claims that while using the cooker, he was seriously injured. Plaintiff Claims Bena Casa Pressure Cooker Exploded Bena Casa is a…
Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can cost more than $1 million in direct expenses, like medical bills, housing, and transportation, during the first year alone. While this amount drops considerably once the patient has reached maximum medical improvement, it can still amount to…
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania Amish Communities Sexual abuse in Pennsylvania Amish communities has been rampant and underreported, according to recent reports, leading the state to consider new legislation that would require more education and prevention measures within the faith community. Although many…
Every year, between 80,000 and 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with long-term or permanent disabilities after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Perhaps more devastating, however, is the fact that most of these injuries were entirely preventable. Leading causes of TBI include falls, car accidents, and…
A New Jersey mom recently filed a new Similac lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims that her premature child consumed the formula shortly after birth and that it caused him serious injuries. Doctors Fed Premature Baby Infant…
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it’s especially upsetting when the circumstances that led to the death could have been prevented. Sadly, such circumstances often include medical errors, which have become a leading cause of death in this country. If your family member…
Two more plaintiffs have filed new Exactech joint implant lawsuits in Texas and South Carolina. Both claim that the implants are defective and caused them to suffer from serious injuries. These lawsuits follow on the heels of a recent Exactech recall affecting over 140,000 joint…
Sexual abuse can cause unthinkable emotional and physical damage to those victimized by predators. When law enforcement agencies can stop a crime and don’t act in time, the harm is magnified. Thirteen women who have accused Larry Nassar of sexual abuse are suing the FBI…
Members of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) did not waste any time voicing their concerns over the latest findings reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on large truck fatalities. On March 2, the NHTSA released statistics concerning vehicle crashes, and the agency…
An Illinois woman recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit on behalf of her husband, who has passed away. She claims that her husband’s exposure to the herbicide paraquat contributed to his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, which in turn, led to his death. She seeks compensatory and…
