According to a new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, a new batch of consumer products, including some common pesticides, may be associated with an increased risk of death. Pyrethroids are a common pesticide used in lice treatments and on conventionally grown crops. The study found that this pesticide was linked to an increased […]

Employees who report illegal or unethical acts perpetrated by their employers are protected by the Florida Whistleblower Act. The premise of whistleblower protection laws is to prevent retaliation by an employer against an employee who reports violations of the law on the part of the employer. Proving a causal link between the employment action and your […]

Here is an update on a number of mass tort cases in the news: Zantac In February, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation sent Zantac cases to the Southern District of Florida in what could be extensive litigation regarding the heartburn medication. Plaintiffs in these cases allege that Zantac can produce a cancer-causing agent […]

Driving while drowsy is dangerous for drivers and everyone on the road. However, it is especially dangerous when the driver of a large commercial truck continues to drive while drowsy. The results can be deadly. Too frequently, drivers of large commercial trucks drive long hours without rest breaks in order to meet deadlines and to […]

COVID-19 has struck a devastating blow to the U.S. economy. Non-essential businesses across the country have been forced to close in light of local orders and requirements. This has made it difficult for a whole host of businesses, many of which pay premiums for business interruption service. But what happens when those insurance policies don’t […]

Defective products are the cause of thousands of injuries every year. From recalled airbags to dangerous drugs, too many hazardous products are sold to consumers. If you are injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may have a product liability claim against the designer and manufacturer, as well as any distributor or seller in […]

Do you understand what’s covered under your health insurance policy? A survey by Policygenius found that 96% of Americans don’t understand their health insurance coverage. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that most of them overestimate their understanding of health insurance concepts. Health insurance is complicated but is something we all need in our lives, […]

The e-scooter revolution has been billed as a safe and cost-effective way to travel around American cities. However, e-scooters are far from safe, and cities and states across the country have struggled to effectively regulate the industry. While they have attracted users because they are convenient and fun, e-scooters have proven to be a safety […]

A Florida man recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging that he got prostate cancer as a result of his years of use of the heartburn drug Zantac. This is one of many lawsuits that have been recently filed against the manufacturers of Zantac, alleging that the […]

Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, hotels can be held both civilly and criminally liable for allowing sex trafficking to occur on their premises. This law is now being put into play against three major hotel chains in federal court in Texas. In December 2019, victims in Houston filed three federal lawsuits alleging they were […]