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Shopping Carts And Lawsuits-A Way To Force Change

In a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, more federal regulation is need in the area of shopping carts based on the inadequacy of their current design. Although most of the injuries occur when children in the carts are not strapped in, others do still have accidents due to

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 9 Aug 2006

Shopping Carts And Lawsuits-A Way To Force Change

Asbestos Liability And Duites Extended To Cover Third Parties

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently extended the duty landowners owe to workers for the foreseeable risk of asbestos exposure to their spouses based on the foreseeable risk of exposure from asbestos dust carried home on contaminated work clothing. This ruling, in direct contradiction with ruling i

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

Asbestos Liability And Duites Extended To Cover Third Parties

Lawn Mowers More Dangerous Than Thought

In a recent study, lawn mowers were found to injure more than 9,000 children and teenagers a year in the United States alone. The study further shows the current standards for lawn mowers are inadequate and suggests that most of these injuries could be prevented by employing a few simple guidelines

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

Lead Based Paint Plaintiffs Seeing Recent Success In Courts

For years now paint manufactures have been winning almost every case filed against them wherein Plaintiffs allege lead based paint injuries. However after a recent Plaintiff’s verdict in Rhode Island which held a major paint manufacture accountable for lead paint related injuries based on the theory

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

Lead Based Paint Plaintiffs Seeing Recent Success In Courts

New Vehicle Crash Test Results Published: August 6, 2006

The Institute For Highway Safety recently released its latest crash test results after evaluating four cars and two small SUVs which updated results the Institute published earlier this year. The study showed although manufactures have improved somewhat in the areas of front and side crashes, most s

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

New Vehicle Crash Test Results Published: August 6, 2006

Bad Nursing Homes Are Everywhere According To Consumer Reports

According to a recent report issued by Consumer Reports, a consumer tip group, nursing homes around the U.S. are still giving inadequate care for our loved ones and seniors. According to the report, not-for-profit homes generally provide better care than those operated for profit, although most, reg

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 7 Aug 2006

Bad Nursing Homes Are Everywhere According To Consumer Reports

KFC Suit To Promote Postive Public Health Policy

A class action has been filed against Kentucky Fried Chicken because of its menu with contains a staggering amount of trans fat. Insiders close to the case explain the suit is not about money. Instead, it is more about educating the public about the dangers of trans fat and to get the attention of t

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Aug 2006

KFC Suit To Promote Postive Public Health Policy

Tort Reform Affects The Poor: Just Look At The Facts

Tort reformers say caps need to be placed on punitive and non-economic damages because there is a crisis in the litigation areas of personal injury and medical malpractice. What these pro-tort reformers often fail to realize or do not care about at all is that at its very essence, tort reform punish

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Aug 2006

Tort Reform Affects The Poor: Just Look At The Facts

Many Deaths Result From Painkiller Patch Abuse

Fentanyl patches, first made Johnson and Johnson under the brand name Duragesic, have increasingly become an area for concern in recent years. Primarily designed for cancer patients and others with chronic pains, these prescription only patches are causing an alarming number of deaths in the United

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 5 Aug 2006

Many Deaths Result From Painkiller Patch Abuse

Ford Settles "Drop In Gas Tank" Case

David Baier, a 67 year old man, and his wife sued Ford Motor Co. in 2004 alleging his 1967 Ford Mustang’s gas tank was defective and caused the fire that left Baier permanently deformed. Baier’s vehicle was hit from behind in an auto accident and burst into flames shortly thereafter because of a def

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 4 Aug 2006

Conseco Agrees To $100.3 Million Dollar Class Action Settlement

Insurer Conseco Inc., has agreed to a $100.3 million class action settlement for a suit filed against it in 2004. The suit alleges the insurer charged consumers desiring life insurance policies excessive premiums or forced others to surrender their existing polices for cash in order to increase the

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 4 Aug 2006

Conseco Agrees To $100.3 Million Dollar Class Action Settlement

$10 Million Awarded To Asbestos Widow

A Jury in the Newport News Circuit Court awarded $10.4 million to the widow of a shipyard worker who died from lung cancer after four years of exposure to asbestos containing products. The wrongful death lawsuit was brought against three companies that manufactured the materials: John Crane Inc., De

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 4 Aug 2006