A Texas man recently joined the consolidated firefighting foam litigation in South Carolina. He filed his lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina on May 19, 2021, naming several manufacturers of firefighting foams as defendants, including 3M Company; Chemguard, Inc;…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of over 460,000 Wild Republic Slap Watches because they may pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers who bought the affected watches may return them for a full refund. Watches Can Pose a…
Two plaintiffs recently filed new toxic chemical lawsuits against manufacturers of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These manufacturers include 3M Company, Chemguard Inc., and more. The plaintiffs claim that the PFAS products caused water contamination and birth injuries, and seek to hold the…
According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, emergency department visits for bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) decreased by nearly one-half between 2009 and 2018. This seems to show that safety campaigns educating consumers about the necessity of using helmets and…
A Utah woman recently filed a new Instant Pot Pressure Cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. She claims that after using the pressure cooker as instructed, she was seriously injured. She seeks compensatory damages. NOTE: the case has a…
On May 5, 2021, Peloton announced the recall of about 125,000 Tread+ Treadmills, plus another recall of another about 1,050 Tread Treadmills. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using these products and contact Peloton for a full refund or another qualified remedy. These recalls came…
Hyundai recently announced another recall of over 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. These recalls, like so many others before them, are related to engine fires and the defects that are causing them. Engine Problems Have Long Plagued Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Back in…
When someone is injured in a car crash, the at-fault driver’s car insurance pays for the defense of their claim. This includes paying for the medical expert the defense uses to testify against plaintiffs in personal injury cases. As plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys, our office…
After more than a year in lockdown and restrictions due to COVID-19, this summer vacation season will likely explode with people anxious to get outside and enjoy water activities. Louisiana has no shortage of lakes, beaches, rivers and swimming pools, and after staying inside for…
By Guest Author Teresa Kenyon, Esq. – Director of Lien Resolution for Synergy Settlement Services You are handling a third-party liability case and you know your client had health insurance that paid the medical expenses. Should you check to see if there is a lien…
