Risperdal litigation has been going on for a few years now. Currently, tens of thousands of Risperdal cases are being filed all over the country. In Philadelphia, about 2,000 plaintiff cases have been filed. There had been settlements as well as verdicts in favor of…
While it might come as a surprise to many, doctors who face medical malpractice lawsuits—and even those who are found negligent—don’t always receive disciplinary action from state health regulators. Often, repeat offenders can still be practicing both during and after a medical malpractice lawsuit.
What if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident where both you and the other driver are partially at fault for the accident? What happens if the other driver sues you (or your insurance company) for his or her injuries and damages? In…
According to the Order issued in Multidistrict Litigation 2641 (MDL 2641) the first BARD IVC Filter bellwether case – Sherr-Una Booker v. C. R. Bard Incorporated and Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated (2:16-cv-00474) – is set to begin trial on March 14, 2018.
Recent movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up have now brought another problem to light that affects more than 56 percent of American workers: a forced arbitration clause that many of us agree to with signed employment agreements—effectively giving away your right to sue in court in…
Introduction We all know the value exercise plays in helping to keep us healthy as we age. Studies have shown that aerobic exercise alone can improve overall brain function (particularly memory) and can even increase brain volume in older adults. The effects of heart disease,…
A report published recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2016, fatal work injuries in the nation reached their highest level since 2008, with dramatic increases in workplace violence and overdose fatalities. There were 5,190 fatal work injuries reported in the…
A Pennsylvania state court has returned a verdict in favor of a person injured by the blood thinner Xarelto in the amount of almost $28 million. The verdict comes on the heels of the third defense verdict in the consolidated Xarelto cases in Louisiana federal…
The Colorado Court of Appeals took on this question in Wells Fargo v. Olivas, No. 16CA2158, (2017COA158). In this case, Buyers purchased a home in Pueblo in 2004. Buyers signed a deed of trust in favor of Wells Fargo Financial Colorado, Inc. (“WFFC”), for a…
The Colorado Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals in the case of Stockdale v. Ellsworth, No. 16SC798, (2017 CO 109). In 2009, XTO Energy, Inc. (“XTO”), filed an interpleader action, seeking to resolve competing claims to oil and gas proceeds held by XTO. XTO…
On December 11, 2017, in the midst of the holiday rush, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Chairman, Jay Clayton, issued a statement on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). You can find the statement here. The statement is directed at main street investors and market…
It takes a skilled team of investigators, experts and railroad crossing attorneys to identify critical information. A railroad company is responsible for assuring that train crossing warning systems are active and in working order.
