Controversial Circuit Breakers Still in Millions of Homes
Controversial Circuit Breakers Still in Millions of Homes
Controversial Circuit Breakers Still in Millions of Homes
Father Who Died Saving Drowning Daughter Had Recalled Vehicle
Good news from our friends at Lex Machina, particularly if you’re interested or involved in product liability litigation. Lex Machina just released its First Annual Product Liability Litigation Report. This article presents some highlights from that report, as well as the official press release from the company.
J&J To Pay Record $35 Million in Product Liability Case
Talc Found in Children’s Cosmetics at Popular Retailer
The filing of civil lawsuits in the United States is increasing, with United States Courts reporting a 5 percent increase year-over-year of civil case filings in U.S. district courts in 2016. For everything from product liability to automobile accidents, plaintiffs who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence are going after the compensation they deserve. In more than 75 percent of civil trial cases in the U.S., at least one party does not have lawyer representation. Whether to hire a personal injury lawyer is an important decision.
Last year and early last month, test results of popular children’s makeup discovered the presence of asbestos, a dangerous chemical that should be nowhere near children’s products. Since the discovery, many have called on the Food and Drug Administration to conduct its own investigation into the tainted cosmetics sold by popular “retailers Claire’s Stores Inc. and Justice Retail.”
Our friends at Lex Machina have done it again. The creators of the award-winning Legal Analytics® platform have added a new module – federal product liability litigation. This is an exciting step forward for those involved in this complex area of law.
Victims of Gun Violence Hope to Change Federal Laws
Hefty Fine and Prison Time For Improper Asbestos Abatement