Lawsuits Filed Over Lead in Stanley Water Bottles
The stainless steel water bottles known as Stanley cups, which became a nationwide obsession after going viral on social media, are under fire in several federal class action lawsuits for…
Saint Louis University Announces Data Breach Affecting the Personal Information of 93k People | Console and Associates, P.C.
On March 15, 2024, Saint Louis University (“SLU”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access…
How to Hire a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawyer
For people struggling with opioid use disorder, Suboxone can be a godsend. The drug contains buprenorphine and naloxone, which reduce withdrawal symptoms and prevent drug cravings. Suboxone use is associated…
Nations Direct Mortgage Notifies Over 83k of Recent Data Breach | Console and Associates, P.C.
On March 6, 2024, Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access…
Bayer Ordered to Pay Billions in Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuit
In January, the manufacturer of Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, received a tough verdict from a Pennsylvania jury. Monsanto and its parent company Bayer were ordered…
Sheriff ok to fire depressed, intoxicated officer who claimed disability after shooting himself | McAfee & Taft
A federal appeals court recently upheld the firing of a law enforcement officer who intentionally shot himself while on duty and intoxicated. The decision reinforces an employer’s right to apply…
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Trials To Be Heard By Judge, Not a Jury
Between 1953 and 1987, the tap water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with toxins, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that infiltrated the marine base’s water system. Estimates…
The Legal Implications of the Exactech Recall for Patients and Hospitals | Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
Exactech is a manufacturer of medical implants, including ankle, knee, hip and shoulder replacement devices. Unfortunately, due to poor manufacturing practices and quality control issues, Exactech has been forced to…
Dating Apps Sued Over Addictive Features
It seems there is a pressing conversation echoing across the country. It concerns the potential need for more governmental regulations over social media. We are just three months into 2024,…
Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review 2023 | Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of our eighth annual Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review. Accompanying the 2023 report are infographics that highlight key…
Why Weighted Blankets Could Be Dangerous For Infants
As adults embrace weighted blankets as a method for reducing anxiety and insomnia, some parents have turned to using weighted blankets with their babies, including newborns. Experts have raised the…
Exactech Shoulder Replacement Systems: What You Need to Know | Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues that…