What would you do if you were the owner and CEO of a company whose product had been linked by the FDA to the sudden deaths of nearly a dozen infants? Warn the public? Pull the product from the shelves? Send out a press release…
The Court says the requesting party must show there is a compelling need for the information, the information is not available from other sources, and the requesting party is using the least intrusive means to obtain the information.
Many disabled people rely on the government to help cover the cost of certain necessities. Needs-based government programs can assist with monthly income, payments for medical services, and other things a person might not otherwise be financially able to handle. However, these programs have strict…
Guest Post by Rachel Mathews, Executive Director of the Bairs Foundation Buffalo, NY: There’s a new organization in the Civil Justice community, and it’s bringing a whole new approach to pre-settlement funding and plaintiff support. The recently-founded Bairs Foundation is a non-profit providing capital to families in need as they…
Like hundreds of other volunteers with End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org), I beat the drum year-round about the dangers of distracted driving. It’s a nationwide epidemic that tragically claims thousands of lives every year. To combat those staggering statistics, we visit schools, workplaces and community groups…
When you accidently hurt someone, saying “I’m sorry” is usually a common response. However, that isn’t the case in the medical community. Why? Malpractice insurance coverage and the fear of a medical malpractice lawsuit have created a system of secrecy. When a medical procedure goes…
The side effects of a Mirena IUD caused a Pennsylvania woman to develop severe migraine headaches, blurred vision and a host of other health problems associated with the buildup of fluid pressure around her brain, according to allegations raised in a lawsuit recently filed against…
AstraZeneca’s prescription medication Onglyza, used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, may cause an increase in certain cardiovascular events, and could even result in death. Onglyza received FDA approval on July 31st, 2009, and is used to help control high blood sugar in patients…
The Court determined that assignment of a claim under a homeowner's insurance policy for the homeowner's property damage casualty loss is valid, despite a non-assignment clause.