After conducting an intensive investigation in ConAgra’s Sylvester, Georgia processing plant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time officially suggested the salmonella contamination likely took place prior to the product reaching consumers. In evaluating and testing numerous
With mottos like “Delay, Deny, Defend” it is no wonder why some many people have turned to the justice system to seek redress for their unexpected and problematic injuries that were suffered through no fault of their own. When insurance companies employ such unethical tactics no one benefits-no one
In a Vioxx trial that is expected to last four to six weeks in Madison County, opening arguments were given yesterday by both sides in the first Midwest trial over the controversial drug. The plaintiff’s attorney who represents the surviving husband of Pattie Schwaller told the jurors that Merck & C
Fellow InjuryBoard member Jamie G. Goldstein of Gary D. McCallister & Associates LTD., our Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer affiliate, recently brought my attention to a great topic and series of specials conducted by CNN in which they investigated how many big insurance companies are handling smaller
Jury selection for the latest Vioxx trial is under way for a man whose wife is said to have died as a result of taking Vioxx. Frank Schwaller says his wife, then 52 and now deceased, took the painkiller manufactured by Merck & Company for an extended period to combat her pains and ailments. The atto
Did you or a loved one eat from a contaminated jar of Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter? Do you have questions about this recent peanut butter salmonella outbreak? If so we at InjuryBoard can help you find answers to these questions. Let us put our knowledge and expertise to work for you in ord
According to federal health officials more than 370 cases of salmonella have been confirmed across more than 42 states as of last week. This news is just the latest update in what has become a nationwide problem for many people and families alike. This new number of 370 is only expected to grow as t
Our fellow InjuryBoard partner Tom Methvin of the well known and respected firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., in Birmingham, Alabama, recently brought my attention to a tragic tractor trailer accident that occurred in Leary, Georgia. After losing control of his truck the ta
As if it was not already apparent, it is now official that the local Georgia ConAgra food plant has been linked to the presence of salmonella in its jars of peanut butter according to the Centers for Disease Control. During the course of its investigation it has now been shown that the contaminated
Be careful if you are in the market for peanut butter because apparently despite all the press coverage concerning the salmonella outbreak contaminated peanut butter may still on the shelves at various markets and stores. According to news10now.com: On Tuesday, our station received calls claiming Mi
A Police chase on I-75 northbound in Barrow County Georgia leads to two deaths and leaves another seriously injured. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the suspect vehicle was fleeing from authorities for unknown reasons before a “pit maneuver” (a tactic used by police whereby they tap the rear
Do you have a family member or a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Do you know for sure they are being treated properly and taken care of as initially promised by the home? If not you need to find out especially given the recent nursing home investigation and report conducted
