Paraquat is a highly toxic and widely used herbicide and, according to Friends of the Earth, is the “most acutely toxic herbicide” in the U.S. Manufactured by the Swiss company, Syngenta, paraquat is used to kill various types of weeds in soybean fields and crops, including marijuana. According to the Department of Agriculture, on U.S. soybeans, […]
Arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury – all heavy metals you might expect to find in a machine shop, not baby foods. A shocking report was issued February 4 from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and based on an investigation, “Healthy Babies Bright Futures,” from a coalition of seven nonprofits interested in environmental health. The […]
If you were injured in a motorcycle or car accident while riding as a passenger, you might be wondering whether you have the right to pursue a tort claim and seek compensation for your injuries. The short answer is – yes, you have the right to do so. The Right of an Injured Passenger to […]
Divorce is perhaps one of the most common legal processes individuals go through. Knowing that doesn’t make it any easier, especially when the decisions you make during divorce can affect your financial wellbeing for years or even decades to come. The division of assets is a highly contentious part of many divorce cases. In addition […]
Ridesharing has completely changed how many people get around, offering affordable options to non-drivers, those in busy cities, and those who are not in a position to drive safely. Although ridesharing has brought lots of improvements to daily life, it has also brought its fair share of risks. State legislators have worked quickly to keep […]
One of the common misconceptions that people have about a DUI is that its legal consequences are limited to the state they are convicted in. It is not true at all. In a vast majority of cases, the repercussions of a DUI conviction will follow you even if you move to another state, thanks to […]
When an employee is injured at work, thankfully, they have workers’ compensation to cover them. This means they can feel safe knowing that if something were to happen to them, they wouldn’t have to worry about their medical bills or being out of work for a while. However, an employee may be wondering if they’d […]
With winter comes snowmen, snowball fights, Christmas, and other exciting activities. Unfortunately, it also means the ever-present danger of slipping on ice and snow. Even when you’re careful and avoid obviously slippery areas, you can still find yourself flat on your back after an incredibly painful fall. If you hurt yourself slipping on ice or […]
Johnson & Johnson, (J&J) is facing 25,000 talcum powder lawsuits filed by women who claim J&J’s Baby Powder contained asbestos that caused their cancers. The company announced recently it has set aside $3.9 billion in talc-related litigation costs and settlements. The information was contained in a securities filing, released February 22, and it represents twice […]
The 3M company has reached a milestone, a dubious distinction. With 233,575 defective product lawsuits filed, the multidistrict litigation (MDL) naming Minneapolis-based 3M over its Combat Arms Earplugs, has now become the largest mass tort in history, exceeding the number of asbestos cases filed in multidistrict litigation in one court (192,118). Combat Arms Earplugs, Version […]