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If you have been injured in a car crash, you are undoubtedly experiencing physical pain and the inconvenience of having to go to multiple doctors’ appointments. You have missed hours from work and important life events. You have probably wondered if you should sue the…
Three men have filed lawsuits against the Montana Council of the Boy Scouts of America, alleging they suffered sexual abuse from scout leaders years ago. The allegations add to more than 300 sexual abuse cases filed against the Boys Scouts of America nationwide, which led…
On Friday, May 1, 2020, Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced that the Archdiocese of New Orleans would seek bankruptcy protection in federal court. The filing for reorganization could free the archdiocese from the threat of creditors’ lawsuits while it reorganizes its finances. The New Orleans archdi
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February requested that weight loss drug Belviq be pulled from the market due to cancer concerns. Now, a New York woman named Barbara Zottola has filed a class action lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer, claiming it knew about…
A lawyer representing the creditor’s committee for sexual abuse survivors has accused officials of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe of moving assets prior to filing for bankruptcy protection. The allegation is a serious one and if proven true, could lead to criminal charges. According to…
In a blow to Johnson & Johnson, a federal judge has ruled that the talc lawsuits may continue after approval of the expert witnesses in the case. J&J faces more than 16,000-talc related lawsuits nationwide, the majority of which are pending before U.S. District Judge…
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you are probably facing weeks or even months of physical recovery, but there’s another part of the story: the financial impact. In addition to your inconvenience, pain, and suffering, you will also likely incur substantial medical bills and…
As COVID-19 has spread throughout America, the workforce has split into two groups: those who can work from home, and the “essential” workers who remain on the front lines, serving the public. In addition to healthcare workers, essential employees include grocery store clerks, bank tellers,…
When people think of accidents between cars and pedestrians, it is almost instinctive to assume that the car was at fault. While in many cases the driver of the vehicle is at fault, possibly because of speeding, distracted driving, or other reckless or negligent acts,…
Pinellas County Schools is now the fourth school district in Florida to join a nationwide lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the School Board voted unanimously on April 14 to join nearly 100 other school systems around the country…
Anyone who has suffered a personal injury knows the expense and disruption to their life that it can cause. They have to worry about the medical bills as well as any lost wages due to time off from work. That is why anyone who has…
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has approved House Bill 4559 modifying the limitations on civil actions against the perpetrator of sexual assault or sexual abuse upon a minor. The bill also extends to entities such as churches and institutions of public trust such as…
