Last week, an eight-member jury awarded plaintiff Robert Braden $51.5 million dollars in damages against aircraft manufacturer and and defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Robert Braden started working for Lockheed Martin in 1984 (known then as Radio Corp. of America). 29 years later Braden was let go in a round of layoffs in July, 2012, despite … [Read more...]
Facebook’s Impact on Employment
Anything you post on social media can virtually be viewed by anyone, and employers are no exception. In fact, heated group discussions on Facebook have even lead to several people being fired. However, only in certain cases will these discussions be protected by the National Labor Relations Act, meaning that it would be unlawful for an employer to … [Read more...]
Trump Rewriting All the Rules
It has been a busy first few days for the US President. In addition to the executive order to provide relief from the Affordable Care Act known as ObamaCare, President Trump has taken numerous other steps to undo actions taken by his predecessor and to hamstring federal agencies efforts to regulate businesses and other … [Read more...]
Judicial Panel Authorizes Transfer of Lawsuits for Invokana MDL
Lawyers representing clients who have filed lawsuits against Janssen for adverse effects of Invokana have been pushing for Multidistrict Litigation for several months. Their request has proven successful following the approval of the transfer of dozens of lawsuits filed against Janssen over their diabetes drug to a federal court in New Jersey. As … [Read more...]
Bristol-Myers Squibb Supreme Court Hearing May Impact Future Product Liability Case Jurisdiction
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) on Thursday regarding whether out-of-state plaintiffs can pursue claims in a state where the defendant company does not have its headquarters. BMS is facing eight different complaints relating to the side effects associated with its blood-thinning … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Raced to Indict NY Police Officer Responsible for the Death of Eric Garner
This week, federal prosecutors from Washington D.C. have been struggling to gather testimonies for an indictment of New York Police Officer, Daniel Pantaleo, for his involvement in the death of Eric Garner. However, it does not appear that he will be indicted before Donald Trump takes office. On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner died from suffocation … [Read more...]
Class Action Waivers in Employment Agreements Challenged in Supreme Court
On January 13, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that arbitration clauses in employment contracts that prohibit employees from entering class action lawsuits against their employers will not be upheld by law. However, several courts rejected the Board’s ruling due to the Federal Arbitration Act’s express approval of class action … [Read more...]
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Under Title VII in North Dakota
In EEOC v. Rocky Mountain Casing Crews., plaintiff Michael Allyn alleges that he was discriminated against due to his sexual orientation during his employment at Rocky Mountain Casing Crews Inc. (RMCC). Michael Allyn, a driver for the oil service company, was subjected to harassment because of his sexual orientation during his employment for … [Read more...]
California Retailer Charged With Racial Discrimination
According to a lawsuit filed in November, clothes retailer Versace has been charged with racial discrimination in a class action lawsuit. 23 year old Christopher Sampino started working for Versace in September earlier this year. According to the lawsuit, Sampino was instructed to use “code D410” whenever a black customer entered the store. … [Read more...]
Another Sexual Harassment Settlement is Revealed Involving Fox News Executives
Former Fox News host, Juliet Huddy, accepted a settlement offer in September after a private sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and Fox CEO Jack Abernathy. Law News originally reported on the story on Monday, and claimed that the settlement was in the high six figure range according to sources closely involved in the … [Read more...]
Plaintiff in ObTape Sling Lawsuit gets $2.4 Million
A Georgia court reduced the award in an ObTape Sling product lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson from $4 million to $2.4 million. The judge’s action came as a result of the statutory cap in Georgia that limits recovery to $2 million. Despite the pleading of the plaintiff, the judge reduced the award to the statutory $2 … [Read more...]
Mirena Lawsuit Summary Judgment Upheld by Appellate Court
There are various birth control devices and methods available today, thanks to advances in science and technology. Many of the devices available for birth control have side effects. While some side effects are mild or at least manageable, such as weight gain and nausea, others are more severe and life changing such as those experienced by many … [Read more...]
New Nursing Home Regulations Go into Effect
In response to concerns about sub-optimal nursing home care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released new nursing home regulations. These regulations have become part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and they apply to any nursing home that accepts Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement (in other words, almost all of … [Read more...]
Food Facility Owner Indicted for Knowingly Distributing Contaminated Cheese
Food poisoning is fairly common despite the stringent measures taken by authorities to ensure food safety. In many cases, food contamination is accidental. Many manufacturers and distributors will stop distribution of the contaminated food and take the necessary steps to prevent further contamination once it is detected. However, there are cases … [Read more...]
California Ruling Opens Doors For Out-Of-State Mass Tort Claims
Since the California Supreme Court ruled on Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Anderson, which allowed out-of-state plaintiffs to seek damages in mass torts in the state, plaintiff lawyers have been deciding how to proceed. Considering the large number of pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies that are either headquartered or have some … [Read more...]
Connecticut Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit from Sandy Hook Shooting Victims’ Families
A Connecticut Appellate Court has approved the appeal of a lawsuit brought forth by surviving family of victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. The initial lawsuit was filed against gun manufacturer Remington, distributor Camfour Inc., and retailer Riverview Sales for violation of the Connecticut … [Read more...]
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