The California Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in finding the driver of a Ford pickup truck which reportedly struck and killed a pedestrian in San Jose. The San Jose truck accident occurred at approximately 8:45pm last Saturday night near Alum Rock and Harriet avenues. The truck driver fled the scene…
A family is mourning the death of an Indiana University freshman who died before she ever attended her first college class. Rachael fell down the basement stairs while attended an off-campus house party. Although the investigation is ongoing, it appears alcohol was involved; Rachael’s mother…
Stryker, a well known artificial hip and medical device manufacturer, is recalling devices used in spinal surgeries. The FDA has assigned its most serious warning label to the problem, indicating that using the device could result in serious injury or death. Stryker is already under…
The second lawsuit has now been filed in Nebraska stemming from a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak from salad mix served at Olive Garden Restaurants. The lawsuit was filed in Lancaster County, Nebraska on behalf of a pregnant mother-to-be who dined at Olive Garden in Lincoln, Nebraska. …
Allstate continues to use a claims evaluation software to determine their insureds’ and claimants’ harms and losses. Allstate uses a software called “Colossus” to assist their adjusters. It is actually estimated that 70% of car accident claims are being evaluated by Colossus. And it isn’t…
The federal judge overseeing the Biomet M2A Magnum hip failure lawsuits has denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuits based on federal preemption. Many plaintiffs have filed product liability lawsuits over early hip failure and metallosis involving the Biomet metal hip replacement device. Plaintiff Biomet…
This day marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the civil rights march on Washington that forever changed America. The speech challenged the status quo; it demanded that all people, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Faces Lawsuit Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia are serious mental health problems. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield seems to think otherwise and is facing a class action lawsuit that accuses the insurer of violating California law which requires…
A San Jose pedestrian Willy Umali, who was struck by a vehicle reversing on Leeward Avenue this past Saturday is dead, whilethe driver Rickey Lartigue was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Our sincere condolences go out to the Umali family. This pedestrian death seems so absolutely useless, so predictable and so…
Fall is right around the corner and football season is back. In an effort to raise the bar on football safety, and awareness of the risks associated with head injuries and concussions, the National Football League and Pop Warner leagues are joining forces to promote…