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Mass tort litigation that is quickly growing involves the herbicide paraquat and allegations that exposure to Paraquat increases the chances of developing Parkinson’s disease. Hundreds of cases have been filed in the multidistrict litigation (MDL), which is overseen by Judge Nancy Rosenstengel of the United States District Court for the […]

It seems like every year during the holidays, someone gets hurt, either in a minor way, quite severely, or everything in-between. The reason is that injuries do indeed increase during the holidays for a number of reasons.  If you’re injured during the holidays by another person’s negligence or unlawful act, […]

If you have questions about a product defect or product liability in general, below are seven things to know about defective products and product liability law.  What is Product Liability Law? Product liability law addresses how injured parties may recover for damages they sustained from a defective product. Typically, the […]

In early October of this year, the brand name makers of Zantac lost a major court ruling in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL). The judge overseeing the matter, Judge Robin L. Rosenberg of the Southern District of Florida, issued an order that allows plaintiffs to seek “medical monitoring” claims concerning […]

The holidays are already upon us, whether we’re ready or not. Whether you are someone who looks forward to “the most wonderful time of the year,” or you are simply terrified, it’s important to try everything you can to stay safe. The holidays are filled with the three ‘F’s: Fun, […]

Numerous victims of sex trafficking have filed a lawsuit against the state of Nevada, naming the state’s governor as well as the state’s attorney general. The lawsuit alleges that Nevada’s prostitution laws violate the 13th amendment of the constitution, which prohibits slavery or involuntary servitude. The lawsuit, filed by the […]

The holidays. What does the old snowman say? The hap-happiest time of the year? Unfortunately, the holidays can also be dangerous. If you’re injured during the holidays by another person’s negligence, let the Florida injury attorneys at Searcy Denney help. The time limit by which you must file your claims, […]

Juul, the maker of one of the most popular vaping devices on the market, is the subject of yet another lawsuit filed by the attorney general of North Carolina. In this recent lawsuit, the co-founders of Juul are alleged to be personally responsible for the conduct of the company, which […]

Popular blood pressure drugs have faced multiple recalls over the past few years relating to a carcinogen, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), found in the drugs. Valsartan and losartan are two big examples, with millions of patients taking these blood pressure drugs worldwide. Just as manufacturers are dealing with the aftermath of massive […]

The short answer is “no.” In fact, the very term “automatically” is rarely found when discussing legal duties of any kind. There are conditions that must be met in order to successfully claim that a landlord is legally responsible to renters or lessees.  The issue is legally complex and heavily […]