Breathitt school district secured a $27 million settlement with Meta, ByteDance, Snap Inc, and Google over teen mental health crises allegedly caused by social media. As more than 1,300 school districts pursue similar claims, the deal could shape the future of the social media addiction litigation.
New Joint Commission data shows hospital patient falls reached an all-time high in 2024. Learn why these injuries continue to rise, what reporting changes are coming in 2027, and when a preventable hospital fall may support a medical malpractice claim.
Anesthesia errors can lead to devastating injuries, including brain damage, paralysis, and death. Learn how these mistakes happen, when they may constitute medical malpractice, and what Virginia patients and families should know after a preventable anesthesia injury.
Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement is facing official opposition from Roundup cancer victims and their attorneys. They claim the deal benefits the manufacturer and plaintiffs' lawyers more than people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after using the weedkiller.
The appellate ruling rejected key defense arguments from Abbott Laboratories and could influence future NEC baby formula lawsuits involving premature infants and cow’s milk-based formula products.
A recent Illinois NEC baby formula verdict is adding to ongoing litigation involving claims that certain preterm formulas increased the risk of NEC in premature infants.
Bellwether trials are nearing in the nationwide PFAS firefighting foam litigation, where more than 15,000 plaintiffs allege toxic “forever chemicals” in AFFF foam caused cancer and chronic illness after years of exposure.
Summer travel, tourist traffic, teen drivers, and distracted driving all contribute to a seasonal rise in serious crashes across Virginia roads. Understanding the risks behind these dangerous summer months can help drivers make safer choices and better protect themselves and their families.
