A recent lawsuit filed against Gerber, a well-known baby food giant, is the most recent of dozens of lawsuits alleging baby foods expose infants and children to very high levels of lead that greatly exceed acceptable levels. The baby foods at issue in the California lawsuit are Gerber’s sweet potato, […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “[a]pproximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with BACs of .08 g/dL or higher). In 2019, there were 10,142 people killed in these preventable crashes. In fact, on average over the 10-year period from […]
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 […]
Holiday shopping has begun! Consumers strategically making their lists and hitting the malls a month ahead of time are hopeful to avoid an expected shortfall of gift options. “If you don’t order stuff ahead of time, you may not have it,” Yossi Sheffi, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center […]
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, […]
