https://youtu.be/VyxNULv9rfU From the Wall Street Journal: Activists continued to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline over the weekend, even after the federal government ordered a temporary halt to construction. … [Read more...]
As Amtrak Begins to Compensate Crash Victims, Confidential Settlements Raise Eyebrows
In the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia in May 2015, it was all but certain that lawsuits would follow. But as victims of the crash begin to settle their claims with the company, many industry analysts and personal injury attorneys are decrying the company’s use of confidential settlements. Conductor Loses His Bearings, … [Read more...]
Court Clears Way for Essure Birth Control Device Lawsuits to Proceed
A California court recently ruled that lawsuits against pharmaceutical giant Bayer, resulting from its birth control device Essure, can proceed. The plaintiffs in the suit allege that the device causes serious injuries and are seeking damages against the company. In responding to the suit Bayer argued that, due to the fact that the devices are … [Read more...]
Pilot of Fatal Hot Air Balloon Trip Had Multiple DUI Convictions
Last week saw the deadliest hot air balloon crash in recent U.S. history when a craft hit powerlines in a pasture south of Austin and then fell to the ground. In all 16 people, 15 passengers and the pilot, were killed. In the investigation following the crash, investigators are discovering that the pilot had a checkered driving history, but that … [Read more...]
Hall of Famer Paul Hornung Suing Football Helmet Maker Riddell for Brain Injury
In recent years the National Football League has been in full damage control mode as allegations that the league covered up its knowledge of the sport’s potential to cause players brain injury continue to work their way through the courts and public perception. But despite the NFL’s having taken hits due to the controversy, both financially and in … [Read more...]
Bayer Wins Court Case Against Nearly 1,300 Suits Relating to Mirena IUD
Nearly 1,300 women who filed suit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG suffered defeat in a New York court recently, when a judge issued a major ruling in favor of the company. The ruling has severely undercut the plaintiffs’ case, and has left its future in doubt. Judge Issues Critical Ruling U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel ruled last … [Read more...]
Judge Rejects Wrongful Death Suit Against Home Depot for Tornado Deaths
On May 22, 2011 a category EF5 tornado hit the town of Joplin, Missouri packing winds in excess of 200 miles per hour. The twister completely destroyed countless homes, cars, and businesses, including a Home Depot store. A woman whose husband and two children had sought shelter in the Home Depot, and subsequently perished in its destruction, filed … [Read more...]
Abuse Continues to Be an Issue in Nursing Homes
For years advocates of the elderly and disabled have called on the Federal government to increase protections for those who depend on nursing homes for care. Now the government is set to release a new set of rules pertaining to nursing homes, but according to a new opinion piece in the New York Times the proposed Federal regulations do not go far … [Read more...]
Honda Discovers that Faulty Airbag Manufacturer Takata Fudged Test Results
In recent years millions of cars were recalled after it was discovered that they had been manufactured with defective airbags. Many industry analysts and customers wondered how such massive errors could have happened. Now Honda Motor Co. has revealed that, as a result of an ongoing audit, the company has discovered that the airbags’ manufacturer, … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Says 2009 GM Bankruptcy Does Not Nullify Defect Claims
In 2009, after the company suffered tremendous losses as a result of the onset of the “Great Recession”, General Motors filed for bankruptcy and restructured itself. The “old” company – General Motors Corp. went in, and the “new company” – General Motors LLC came out. GM recently argued in court that its 2009 restructuring should protect it … [Read more...]
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