In a recent Consumer Reports article by Mandy Walker, Senators Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Al Franken of Minnesota have suggested a new legislative policy that would effectively “prevent companies from imposing forced arbitration in cases covered by consumer protection laws, as well as in employment discrimination and other civil rights … [Read more...]
Wrongfully Convicted D.C. Man Awarded $13.2M After Spending 28 Years in Prison
A man who spent 28 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted for murder has been awarded $13.2 million by a Washington D.C. judge. Santae Tribble, 55, was exonerated in 2012 after a DNA analysis discredited a previous forensic hair analysis that led to his conviction in the 1978 killing of a D.C. taxi driver. Tribble was awarded … [Read more...]
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Settlement
An out of court settlement has been reached between Fresenius Medical Care and U.S. plaintiffs of multiple class action lawsuits. The lawsuits being pursued throughout the nation were on behalf of individuals who suffered cardiac arrest or a heart attack after dialysis treatment as a side effect of the FMC’s dialysate brands, GranuFlo and … [Read more...]
SoCalGas: $20 Million Verdict Upheld
Last month, a state appeals court upheld a jury award of nearly $20 million for a man who was severely burned in a natural gas explosion approximately five years ago in San Gabriel. The plaintiff, Pengxuan “Dean” Diao, was subleasing a converted garage when a Gas Co. employee opened a natural gas valve that activated a gas line that was running … [Read more...]
Harvard Sued by Former Student Over Handling of Sexual Crime Complaint
By Steven Sweat, Esq. A recent Harvard graduate has filed a lawsuit against the University for failing to protect her after being sexually assaulted and for creating a “culture of silence” about sexual assault on the college campus. Alyssa Leader filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court of Massachusetts requesting a jury trial for … [Read more...]
Cancer Risk from Lumber Liquidators Flooring Higher Than Previously Thought
In an episode of 60 Minutes in 2015, it was revealed that national flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators had exposed consumers to toxic levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that’s been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. The company’s laminate flooring, advertised as being cheaper than its other products, was produced … [Read more...]
Road Rash from Motorcycle Accident
When a motorcyclist is in a motorcycle accident and has any of his or her skin exposed, this exposed skin—and sometimes, even covered skin—is at risk of incurring a road rash injury. Caused by the surface of the skin being scraped or dragged along a hard surface, such as asphalt, road rash can be painful […] … [Read more...]
Evidence You Need to Preserve after Car Accident
Your ability to recover significant compensation after a car accident will depend heavily on the kind of evidence that you can present in support of your claim. The first few hours or days after the incident are crucial. Photographic Evidence of Accident Scene Soon after the accident and right at the scene, begin collecting […] … [Read more...]
Falls in the Workplace
Workplace injuries can occur in many different ways. It is only natural to first think of accidents that may involve heavy machinery, power tools, or even motor vehicles that you use on the job when you have concerns about workplace injuries. However, some workplace injuries can happen when you least expect and in the most […] … [Read more...]
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
I receive many calls from individuals with various types of legal problems. There are almost countless types of minor civil disputes which occur every day. Although people do consult lawyers for relatively less significant disputes, many of these minor disputes can be resolved without legal counsel. Sometimes just good common sense is all that … [Read more...]
