Traditionally, toxic tort related claims are brought under product liability actions for negligence, breach of warranty, and strict liability. [1] Asbestos has historically been the center of toxic tort litigation.…
The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California (FCI-Dublin) served as the sole women-only federal prison east of the Rocky Mountains for decades, and its list of former residents includes Heidi…
If you have been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia but cannot figure out why, benzene may be responsible. Benzene, a chemical used in various industries, is a known cause of…
For more than 30 years, the water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina contained toxic chemicals. Servicemembers, their family members, and civilians unknowingly drank and bathed in contaminated water for…
In Short The Situation: The California Supreme Court recently granted review of a California Court of Appeal decision, Gilead Life Sciences, Inc. v. The Superior Court of the City and…
For millions of Americans diagnosed with diabetes, this may mean a lifetime of uncertainty, monitoring their diet and blood sugar levels. Some may require medication to treat their diabetes when…
On May 9, 2024, reports began to emerge discussing a data breach at the Dental Group of Amarillo (“DGA”). Evidently, in statements about the breach, DGA explained that the incident…
Philips Respironics will pay $1.1 billion to people who used the company’s CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices and suffered injuries from foam degradation. The settlement, announced earlier this week, will…
On May 9, 2024, the Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC (“DSG”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able…
The deadline for filing a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) is fast approaching. Almost two years ago, President Joe Biden signed the CLJA into law, and the…
On April 29, 2024, American Renal Associates d/b/a Innovative Renal Care, filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights…
As the country’s top gymnasts are feeling the pressure to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the story of how Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who sexually…