Noted Miami attorney, J.B. Harris, has fired a new volley over the bow of Big Tobacco’s massive armada. We know that Big Tobacco has made a habit of targeting certain groups of people for whom they thought a marketing campaign could be advantageous. We remember the ads targeted towards women […]

Our Mass Tort Litigation Lawyers Will Fight for Your Compensation A product liability mass tort encompasses anywhere from dozens all the way to hundreds of thousands of claimants who have suffered similar injuries from a defendant’s (or group of defendants’) products. Mass torts are often confused with class action lawsuits, […]

HURT BY A BAD DRUG OR MEDICAL DEVICE – CALL US TODAY Products intended to help consumers should not hurt them. Unfortunately, bad drugs and medical devices often do just that. With ever-relaxing FDA oversight, more defective products are finding their way to consumers.  Intense competition causes manufacturers to rush […]

Despite ever-increasing harsh penalties for drinking and driving, the problem of impaired driving is still an exceptionally serious problem on our roadways. Why is that? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day, 29 people in the U.S. die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an […]

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 […]

Since 2008, Mr. Bass has worked in the firm’s Tobacco Unit handling multi-plaintiff litigation cases against the tobacco industry, medical device manufacturers, and drug companies.  He achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in venues across Florida.  He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. Prior […]

E-cigarettes and vaping have steadily become more popular over the past 15 years, with many e-cigarette users unaware that the products they have been consuming are not approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Juul Labs and other e-cigarette manufacturers are awaiting the FDA’s decision on […]

Some of the most common and frequently used products are also some of the most dangerous. Whether it is a malfunctioning kitchen appliance, a poorly designed children’s toy, a medical device that is unsafe for use, or a defective vehicle, the unfortunate truth is that hazards associated with a wide […]

MICHAEL E. GAUGER brings to Searcy Denney a unique combination of law enforcement, social service and education experience.  His work with the firm includes investigating potential cases and helping prepare cases that are proceeding to trial. Mr. Gauger joined the firm after a career spanning five decades with the Palm […]

E-Cigarette Users Face Increased Risks from Coronavirus As the coronavirus takes a terrible toll on the country, certain populations are experiencing worse outcomes than others. Seniors, for example, are a susceptible population and have higher fatality risks once the disease is contracted, as are adults with underlying health conditions, including […]