$2.4B Roundup Verdict
A jury handed down a historic $2.4 billion Roundup verdict to a California couple who said Monsanto’s popular weed killer Roundup caused their cancer. This verdict includes more than $55 million in compensatory damages and is the third Roundup lawsuit. Roundup Dangers Currently, it is estimated that Americans use around 185 million pounds of Roundup each year.
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Lifetime Birth Injury Complications
Those children born with an injury from medical negligence can have lifelong physical and psychological effects. Most of these injuries take place before, during or just after birth. Also, children can avoid them if medical professionals give the correct level of medical care to both the mother and the baby. However, many parents do not
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3M Knowingly Spread Toxic Chemicals
State attorneys in Michigan and Minnesota have discovered chemical companies like 3M are injuring people and the environment with their toxic chemicals. These companies created perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals”. Internal documents reveal officials knew PFAS are harmful for decades, yet no one informed the public. About PFAS Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manmade chemicals
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PwC Whistleblower Shines Light on Auditor Bribes
A PwC whistleblower has filed a False Claim Act suit against one of the largest accounting firms. The auditor exposes that it was common practice for auditors to fly on private jets paid for by the clients they are auditing. About The False Claims Act Congress originally passed the False Claims Act during the Civil War. It
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Vets Neglected at VA Homes in 25 States
As inspectors took note of a Veterans Affairs nursing home in Massachusettes, they noticed the same impaired veteran with dementia in a wheelchair. He remained trapped for hours as he struggled to remove his foot stuck between the footrests. However, the staff walked passed him without any assistance. Vets neglected is a common scene in
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Salmonella Fruit Distributed in 16 States
A salmonella fruit recall from Caito Foods has hurt nearly 100 people across 16 states. Also, 23 had to seek hospitalization after eating the contaminated fruit. To receive justice, ensure documentation of the contaminated fruit before throwing it away. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria
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After Asbestos Exposure Stops Mesothelioma Risk Continues
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health published a new study that after asbestos exposure stops, the risk of mesothelioma does not go down. The risk for other cancers diminishes after no longer exposed, however, the study shows this does not apply to asbestos. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers
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School Ignores Student Sexual Harassment
A Michigan mother is suing her daughter’s charter school after administrators ignored repeated reports of sexual harassment and abuse of her daughter. Another student targeted her child and would inappropriately touch her almost daily. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There are different forms
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Parking Lot Accidents
Injuries are usually not severe in parking lot accidents. However, it isn’t always clear who is at fault. This makes proving responsibility increasing difficult without an expert accident attorney on your side. Parking Lot Right of Way In a normal parking lot, there are numerous lanes with many cars parked on both sides. Then, there
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Cruise Passengers Trapped in Elevator Then Banned From Cruise
A group of cruise passengers trapped in an elevator for more than an hour is now banned from future cruises. The passengers insist that Carnival Cruise banned them since the employees who were supposed to free them botched the rescue. About Cruise Injuries Cruise ships bring a number of potential safety hazards inherent to a marine environment.
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