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Lawsuit Filed Against Company That Sold Mole Remover Cream

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

A lawsuit has been filed against a company that allegedly sold defective and unauthorized mole remover cream over platforms like Amazon and through stores such as Target and Walmart. Earlier this month, the FDA sent a warning letter to several companies to remove the product from their shelves or else. At present, there are… Read More »

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Private Security Investigates Sexual Assault Claims Aboard Cruise Ships

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

In case you didn’t know, reports of sexual assault aboard cruise ships are significantly higher than the general public. One of the major reasons for this is that folks travel to the cruise ship to escape the system of social values that they generally find themselves in. With less risk of social repercussions, people… Read More »

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Underride Accidents: NHTSA Proposes New Rules

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

Underride guards are placed on tractor-trailers to avoid death and accidents that can occur when a smaller sedan or economy car gets wedged underneath the vehicle causing the windshield to cave in. Today, American companies are required to place underride guards in the front and back of vehicles, but none on the sides. Nonetheless,… Read More »

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Social Media Lawsuits Allege Children’s Safety Concerns

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

Roblox and Discord have been added to a mass tort litigation that ensnared Facebook and Snapchat. Among the major concerns are the sexual exploitation of children on these platforms. The allegations include a firm belief that these platforms foster addiction. In many cases, parents allege that their teens and tweens appear to be glued… Read More »

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Understanding Florida’s Tort Reform Rules

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Governor Ron DeSantis announced major changes to Florida’s rules regarding tort reform. While we won’t go into all of the new changes, it is important for Florida residents to understand how the new rules will impact personal injury lawsuits moving forward. Among the major changes to the rules, Florida will move from a system… Read More »

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Worker Falls Onto Piece Of Equipment Prompting Electrocution Wrongful Death

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The estate of a worker has filed a lawsuit against a Steam Plant after a worker fell onto a piece of equipment and was electrocuted. The estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the utility giant alleging negligence led to the death of the 29-year-old man. According to the suit, the man was… Read More »

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Pedestrian Killed, Witness Vomits, Lawsuit Likely

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

FedEx has faced numerous lawsuits over the past few months. In this case, a Fedex driver struck and killed an elderly pedestrian who was crossing the street with her walker. The pedestrian became trapped under the car and a nearby witness, watching the action unfold, threw up as a result. She then dialed 911,… Read More »

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FedEx Sued After Delivery Driver Dies In Tire Blowout Accident

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

FedEx is being sued by the wife of another driver who recently lost his life after a tire blowout. The details of the death are grisly, so prepare yourself. The driver became trapped in his vehicle after a rear-end accident and burned alive. One of the elements that you can sue for in a… Read More »

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Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla, But Human Error Cited In Crash Report

By Halpern Santos & Pinkert |

An investigation was conducted after a couple driving a Tesla slammed at 60 mph into the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked. Obviously, the tractor-trailer was not at fault for the accident, but questions lingered as to whether or not Tesla’s autopilot was responsible. At present, an official investigation into the incident has… Read More »

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Five Workers Sustain Electrical Shock Injury While Hanging Gutter

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Five workers were rushed to the hospital after sustaining electrical shock injuries while hanging gutters at a residential home. According to the police report, the workers were hanging gutters when it came into contact with a live powerline. The workers were on aluminum ladders at the time of the electrical shock and fell 25… Read More »

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