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Judge Dismisses TikTok Wrongful Death
The parents of a 10-year-old who took part in the “blackout challenge” filed a wrongful death case against TikTok after the child died. The parents filed a lawsuit against TikTok claiming they were responsible for the child’s death. A judge recently dismissed the lawsuit holding TikTok responsible for the lawsuit. Below, we’ll discuss the… Read More »
Cigarette Product Liability Lawsuit Goes To Trial
Can you sue over cancer caused by a lifetime of smoking cigarettes? The majority of those lawsuits have already been settled, and by now, it is assumed that everyone knows that cigarettes cause cancer. This leaves plaintiffs with little opportunity to make arguments related to negligence. In other words, because the failure to warn… Read More »
LG TVs Recalled Due To Tip-Over Risk
Buyers of certain LG TV models are being instructed to detach the stands amid a risk that they are unstable, can collapse, and injure children. The affected model numbers include: 86UQ8000AUB, 86UQ7070ZUD, 86UQ7590PUD, and 86NANO75UQA. Users can check the serial number by hitting the mute button on the remote control three times. The affected… Read More »
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sued Over Dangerous Tree Stand
A man suffered severe and permanent injuries after he fell from a tree stand sold by the popular sporting goods store. The man was on a hunting trip when the tree stand collapsed causing serious injury. The lawsuit claims the tree stand was defective which led to the man’s injuries. In a case like… Read More »
SCOTUS Decision Could Upend Social Media Company Protections
Right now, there are several different types of lawsuits being filed against social media companies in regards to their responsibility toward online speech. The law has held that social media companies can choose what content they put up or take down and further, that they can almost never be held liable for third-party content…. Read More »
Dry Shampoos Recalled Over Benzene, Cancer Risk
Several dry shampoo brands have voluntarily recalled their product after excessive levels of the cancer-causing substance, benzene was found. Benzene has been linked to leukemia and other disorders of the blood. At least one of the companies involved in the manufacture of these shampoos is being accused of having foreknowledge of the carcinogen prior… Read More »
FedEx Sued After Tire Blowout Kills Father Of Two
An Alabama family has filed a lawsuit against FedEx claiming that the company is responsible for the death of their father and husband. According to the lawsuit, the father slammed into the back of the delivery truck after it had blown out a tire. The family claims that FedEx’s use of faulty retread tires… Read More »
Dietary Supplements Under Scrutiny After Kratom Deaths
Georgia is one of the few states that allow kratom to be purchased at gas stations. However, several high-profile deaths are forcing legislators to take another look at the industry. Today, lawsuits against dietary supplement companies usually involve allegations of contamination. Most dietary supplements cannot cause acute toxicity that gives rise to an overdose… Read More »
Trip And Fall Dismissed Against Royal Caribbean
A woman had her slip and fall claim against Royal Caribbean dismissed after the court ruled that she failed to state a claim. In this case, the woman slipped and fell while disembarking from the ship. Royal Caribbean argued that the woman caused her own injury and failing that, did not state a claim… Read More »
Infant Daughter Receives $6M After Father Killed In Traffic Accident
The infant daughter of a 28-year-old man will receive $6 million after a settlement was reached with an ice cream company operating a box truck. According to the lawsuit, the ice cream truck attempted to illegally pass a tractor-trailer in a no-passing zone around a blind curve. The ensuing accident forced the plaintiff’s pickup… Read More »
