Category Archives: Personal Injury
Analyzing The Elements Of The Lawsuits Against Meta, Instagram, Facebook
After a whistleblower testified before Congress that Meta was aware that some users experience declining mental health due to social media addiction, body image problems, and more, there have been an increasing number of lawsuits filed against the social media megalith in numerous states across the U.S. The courts are considering consolidating these lawsuits… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Eye Makeup Supplier
Here’s a bit of history you probably don’t know. What was the majority of makeup made of in the Middle Ages? If you guessed “lead”, you’d be correct. Of course, this makeup caused serious problems for the women who used it. On top of heavy metal poisoning, it would completely mottle their skin. If… Read More »
Guardrail Injuries And Lawsuits
You’ll see guardrails along the sides of highways, on bridges, and just about anywhere where careening off the road would create a serious risk of injury or death. In most cases, the guardrails prevent serious accidents. In other cases, they don’t do enough. However, in a growing number of cases, guardrails actually cause death…. Read More »
Philips CPAP Machine Sued Over Cancer
Last year, Philips issued a massive recall related to their CPAP machines. Each machine is fitted with a noise-absorbing foam that makes it easier for folks to fall asleep. However, as this foam breaks down, it releases carcinogens that can cause throat cancer. This resulted in a massive recall that left millions of sleep… Read More »
Firefighting Foam Associated With Cancer Risk
Before we get into the nuts and bolts of this suit, there is a term you should be aware of: PFAS. These chemicals are used for heat and grease resistance and are found in the foam that firefighters use to suppress fires. The foam is generally placed in a fire extinguisher under intense pressure/heat…. Read More »
How Is Social Media Addiction Causing Suicide Among Gen Z?
There’s a lot to unpack here before we admit that we can’t really answer this question completely. But first, let’s stick to the allegations before we elaborate. Essentially, a whistleblower from Facebook testified before Congress that Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other social media platforms were designed to be “addictive”. In other words, these companies… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges 365-Brand Spices Contain Heavy Metals
A lawsuit has recently been filed against Whole Food and Amazon over a brand of spices that the plaintiff believes contains heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Any of these heavy metals could cause severe developmental problems for children but aren’t very good for adults either. The lawsuits followed a report conducted… Read More »
Jury Hits Ford With $1.7 Billion Verdict In Cabin Crush Suit
A Georgia jury ruled in favor of the children of a Georgia couple who were killed in a tire blowout accident. The pair were farmers who were on their way to pick up a part for their tractor when the Ford F250’s tire blew out resulting in a rollover crash. Both were killed in… Read More »
Family Receives $150M Settlement After Two Children Die In Accident
To be sure, $150 million settlements don’t happen every day, so it’s worth taking a look into the details. In this case, it was more about the company involved in the accident than the details of the case. This particular company has been involved in multiple 7-figure settlements (or higher). In this case, a… Read More »
Kia Announces Recall After Product Liability Lawsuit
In most cases, auto companies issue recalls after they catch a problem with their vehicles. However, in some cases, it’s customers who find the problem, become injured, file a lawsuit, and then the auto manufacturer issues a recall. This is dangerous for the auto manufacturer because it’s tantamount to admitting liability in their lawsuit…. Read More »
