Why would a jury award 417 million dollars to one woman who used talc? The answer is justice and economics. In order for a jury to award a sum of money so large, the jurors must have heard evidence during the trial that offended their…
With the recent $417 million dollar jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson in the California suit alleging the company’s talc-based baby powder causes ovarian cancer, many in the legal community will be closely watching the Cook IVC bellwether trials which are scheduled to begin in…
As a Virginia dangerous drug attorney, I have tracked the tragic consequences of the overprescribing and illegal sale of powerful prescription painkillers for more than two decades. Doctors, dentists and pharmacists who did too little to limit access to medications like OxyContin (oxycodone) and Vicodin…
DePuy Pinnacle Metal Hip Failure Trial. The DePuy Pinnacle hip failure trials are set to start in September with the fourth bellwether trial involving the allegedly defective DePuy Pinnacle metal on metal hip replacement system. DePuy Pinnacle Metal Hip Failure Trial In May 2011, the…
In a previous post, I explained that litigation is a high-stakes time for both the plaintiff and his or her attorney. Each lawsuit is inherently different with unique complications and questions, as well as many major financial decisions. A comprehensive settlement planning firm is like a family’s…
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has recently initiated a marketing campaign aimed at informing pedestrians that crossing roadways while distracted can be deadly—and they’re getting people’s attention through the use of some undeniably attention-getting images. Sidewalk decals, similar to those you might have seen…
Suffering a personal injury in an auto accident is bad enough, but when the insurance company denies or refuses to settle a claim, the impact can be devastating. Here is an example of a plaintiff who refused to give in to an insurance company’s outright…
If you’re a parent and are considering establishing a special needs trust for your child, chances are, you’re starting off at the helm alone. You’re a highly-capable decision maker and could certainly make phone calls, read articles, and gather the research necessary to: Determine whether…
Getting on a bus at 5am might have been the best experience to see a football game. The trip to Veterans memorial stadium took about 6 hours. As freshman or plebes, we wore our uniform on the bus, watched the game after march on and…