Death by Product
You’ve heard of product liability cases, but what does that actually mean? When a person is injured or killed as a result of a defect in a product, they have a product liability claim against the...
View ArticleToyota and Trial Lawyers
Recently, this article has circulated about trial lawyers promoting litigation against Toyota and tyring to get a windfall profit. Are lawyers pursuing Toyota Cases, or are consumers? Don’t you have to...
View ArticleToyota and Real People
How does this Toyota situation affect real people in the real world? Today, a woman called me about her Toyota Corolla. She bought her Toyota in May, 2006, brand new, in California. She now lives in...
View Article$25.16 Million Verdict and Evidence Not Enough
It’s the standard PR spin: "Both the finding and the amount of damages were unsupported by the evidence . . ." Roche Holding AG Spokesperson. Hmmmm. Two New Jersey juries and two substantial verdicts...
View ArticleToyota Accelerator and The Various Claims
Most people have heard of the problems with Toyota’s accelerators by now. For those of you who have gone through the traumatizing experience of having your car accelerate against your will, the legal...
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Chinese Drywall Settlement
Pro Publica recently published an article on a settlement reached in a Georgia class action lawsuit with Lowes over alleged Chinese Drywall sold by Lowes. I’m not involved in this case, but it is...
View ArticleFord Motor Company Misstates Fuel Mileage
Here we go again. Another large corporation makes a “mistake”. Ford Motor Company “misstates” its fuel mileage and gets a slap on the wrist. Here is the article. Instead of “misstates” or...
View ArticleDo I have a Food Poisoning Case in Alabama?
On AL.com today, I saw a story about nineteen people getting ill from food poisoning in Morgan County. You may read the article here. In my years of practicing law, I have been contacted by numerous...
View ArticleProducts and Injuries
Many products cause injuries every year. But, sometimes people are unaware they may have recourse for injuries caused by products. What recourse? In Alabama, there is the Extended Manufacturer’s...
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Products and Injuries
Product liability claims involve many types of products: drugs, power tools, industrial equipment, guns, etc. However, one of the most heavily litigated area of products liability is the automobile....
View ArticleFirst Talcum Powder Verdict
On Feb. 22, 2016, a jury in City of St. Louis, Mo., Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for the development of Plaintiff Jacqueline Fox’s ovarian cancer and awarded her family a verdict of...
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Talcum Powder History
Talc History What is Talc? Talc is a mineral that is composed of different elements, mainly magnesium, silicon and oxygen. Talc is a mineral made of up various elements including magnesium, silicon...
View ArticleSecond Talcum Powder Verdict
On May 2, a jury in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court awarded Plaintiff Gloria Ristesund $55 million in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson alleging her ovarian cancer was caused by the...
View ArticleNew Mexico Women Sue over Talcum Powder
It has now been reported in the Albuquerque Journal that seventeen women (two deceased) with ties to New Mexico have filed suit against Johnson & Johnson over their use of Talcum powder and its...
View ArticleTalcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
According to a recent study published by the Cancer Prevention Research journal, the use of talcum powder-based products on a woman’s genitals increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer in a...
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson to Appeal Talcum Powder Verdict
Here is Johnson & Johnson’s statement regarding their appeal: Johnson & Johnson to Appeal Jury Verdict in Cosmetic Talc Trial May 2, 2016 – Johnson & Johnson will begin the appeals process...
View ArticleIs there a relationship between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer?
According to Dr. Joanne Waldstreicher, extensive medical research has found no association between talc and ovarian cancer. Dr. Waldstreicher is the Chief Medical Officer for Johnson & Johnson....
View ArticleTakata Airbags – Honda and Acura Lemons
So, you just purchased a Honda or an Acura. You spent thousands of dollars and incurred significant debt for your new car. You are excited. You have that new car smell. It’s clean. Its got all the...
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Ford Car Defects
My son has a 2010 Ford Fusion, and Ford just sent a recall notice to me. In the recall notice, it tells us to take the vehicle to a dealer and have it repaired as the problem could cause serious...
View ArticleTakata Airbag Recall Expands
Takata continues to expand the recall of its airbags. Here are the current manufacturers with recalls: Acura Audi BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Daimler Dodge/Ram Ferrari Ford GMC Honda...
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