In a recent 2019 summary of changes in statutes of limitation for child sex abuse, written by CHILDUSA, 41 states had either changed their statutes of limitations or had bills pending to do so. In the past two years 15 states have extended or suspended…
Medtronic is recalling over 322,005 of its insulin pumps because of a missing or broken retainer ring that can lead to over or under delivery of insulin. This can cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in diabetics. The FDA has initiated a Class I Recall which means…
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A driverless car may sound like something from the future, but they’re here and rapidly growing in popularity. The industry is worth an estimated $24 billion worldwide, and self-driving car startup Aurora plans to bring its fleet to the Dallas area, which means Texas could become…
In an ordinary year, Michigan – the Great Lakes State – has a robust tourism-based economy. Even during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in our state, the Governor’s executive orders allowed Michiganders to get outside for fitness and recreation. And now that Michigan begins…
The popular moped ride-sharing service, Revel, announced that it will be suspending operations in New York City following a series of crashes- including two that were deadly. The most recent Revel moped death occurred on Tuesday morning after a 32-year-old male victim crashed his Revel…
Today, I filed a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Metuchen concerning a courageous survivor who was abused by McCarrick in the early 1980’s when McCarrick was the bishop of Metuchen. Apart from all the recent news stories about McCarrick, I learned about…
In New York the Child Victims Act has been extended for a second time. The original one-year window allowing survivors of childhood sexual assault to file civil suits beyond the statute of limitations restrictions is being extended an additional 12 months. Lawmakers recently passed an…
According to a report issued the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in 2019 the number of allegations of Catholic clergy sex abuse of minors more than quadrupled compared to the average from the previous five years. The 2019 report, which covers July 2018 through June…
A herniated disc caused by a car crash in Detroit is a serious injury that requires immediate attention. Left undiagnosed and untreated, a herniated disc can cause a Detroit car accident victim to suffer chronic pain, disability and possibly paralysis in the event that the…
It has been revealed in court documents that Universal Orlando theme park engineers knew why so many guests were getting injured on Punga Racers at Volcano Bay. Riders were going at speeds that were way too fast on the water slide, not leaving enough time…
If you’re driving and your cell phone rings, what do you do next? We all know what the right answer is — ignore it until you’ve safely reached your destination — but data shows us that most Americans would pick up the phone. Per the National…
2020 has been nothing if not unpredictable. The new coronavirus has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and sickened millions of people worldwide, and the ensuing shutdowns and business closures have devastated the U.S. economy. COVID-19 has had far-reaching, surprising consequences, and if you’re suing…
As businesses start to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, some companies are taking steps to try to protect themselves from liability. You may be asked to sign a waiver before entering an establishment promising that you won’t hold them responsible if you contract COVID-19 after…
