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Oregon AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Pelvic Mesh Concerns

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit in December 2019 against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company deceptively marketed its pelvic mesh devices. The suit, filed in Multnomah County, also named Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon. The suit…

Should I be Concerned About NDMA?

Mass Tort

You may have heard the term NDMA in the news. A few drugs over the course of the past couple of years, including Valsartan and Zantac, have been recalled because they contained higher than acceptable levels of NDMA. But what…

Filing for Unemployment Compensation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Insurance

With the threat of COVID-19 forcing cities to encourage quarantining and the closure of many businesses, potentially thousands of Florida residents will be suddenly faced with unemployment. Many are seeking the assistance of unemployment compensation to get them through some…

AAA Report Shows Driver Assistance Technology Can Lead to Distracted Driving

Automobile

Cars have evolved over the last 100+ years. Now new cars have a whole host of driver assistance technology for convenience and safety. Features like lane-keeper assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance have proven to be very useful. However,…

Study Shows Addictive Nicotine in Juul Nearly Identical to That in Cigarettes

Juul E-Cigarettes

Juul e-cigarettes are marketed as cigarette replacements and a tool to help smokers quit. In the past, they have even marketed their product to teens and young people. This has led to many young people, who never even smoked, using,…

How 5 U.S. Cities Are Improving Bicycle Safety

Bicycle/Scooter

With its beautiful weather and scenery, it would seem that Florida would be the perfect place to ride a bicycle. However, studies have shown that Florida is the deadliest state for bicyclists. Bicyclists take their lives in their hands on…

Two More Heartburn Drugs Recalled Due to Cancer Risk

Mass Tort

In 2019, headlines were made when it was discovered that a number of popular medications, including the popular heartburn drug Zantac, were found to contain a cancer-causing agent. Researchers discovered that ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac and other heartburn…

HCA Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit in Florida

PIP/Healthcare

When you’ve received medical care, you expect to pay a bill, even if you have health insurance. However, once you receive that bill, can you trust that you’re being charged accurately? A new class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year against…

Do I Need an Attorney for My Personal Injury Claim?

Accidents

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be wondering whether you should hire a personal injury attorney to help you with your claim. The decision to hire an attorney is a personal one, but there are…

Roundup Trials Postponed Due to Settlement Talks. What Next?

Roundup Weed Killer

In January 2020, the latest trial in St. Louis regarding allegations that Bayer’s popular weed killer, Roundup, caused cancer was postponed. The postponement was indefinite and was for the purpose of allowing settlement talks between the parties to continue. Another…

Retailers Continue to Sell Recalled Products

Defective Products

If it is discovered that a product is unsafe for consumers, then the manufacturer or the government will issue a product recall. A product recall calls for consumers to return the product to the manufacturer. As a part of a…

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries