Pro Te: Solutio – Vol. 11, No. 4
Fall has descended upon us, along with that nip in the air and the aroma of pumpkin spice. All of these herald our latest edition of Pro Te: Solutio, which…
Court: Sandy Hook Lawsuit Against Remington Can Proceed
In 2016, a Connecticut judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre against Remington, the manufacturer of the weapon used in the…
How Long Does It Take for an Attorney to Settle on a Personal Injury Case After Doctors Release You?
If you were involved in an accident that wasn't your fault, it's all too common to wonder about the length of time it will take to settle your case and…
CPSC Acting Chair Buerkle’s Priorities Include IoT and Furniture Safety
At a recent product safety conference, Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced CPSC’s priorities for 2019. These include technology—both for consumers and…
You Should Know – March 2019
Investigations Raise Oversight Concerns at Surgery Centers - Ambulatory surgery centers perform millions of outpatient surgeries a year, most with little complication. However, new investigations are raising concerns about lax…
How Much Is My Premises Liability Case Worth?
The financial impact of unanticipated injuries is staggering. In 2013 alone, nearly $671 billion was lost in productivity and lifetime medical expenses due to accidental injuries and violent altercations. Besides…
Cancer Causing Chemicals Detected in Grand Rapids Air, Medical Company the Possible Source
A medical device manufacturing plant in downtown Grand Rapids has left many in the community worried as the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) continues toxic air investigations. Nearly 100…
New Jersey Releases Lists of Abusive Priests
The New Jersey Catholic dioceses recently released the names of 188 priests and deacons credibly accused of child sexual abuse. The release comes after Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal established…
3M Combat Earplug Failures Making National Headlines
According to a recent NPR report, which you can find here, soldiers who have used 3M earplugs reported hearing loss in both ears, as well as a persistent hearing defect…
Pennsylvania Marine Sergeant Sues 3M for Earplug Defects
A Pennsylvania U.S. Marine sergeant recently filed a new 3M dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. He claims that after using…
How to Know If You Have the Right Insurance Coverage
Car insurance is considered complicated by most people. However, a basic understanding of the various coverages available takes away the guesswork and helps you know what you need, why you…
Immigrant Faces Deportation After Exposing Abuse in Florida Detention Center. Coincidence?
The protagonist of an award-winning documentary chronicling the plight of immigrants will miss the film’s viewing in Miami. Instead, Claudio Rojas is being detained in an immigration detention facility, facing…