Universal Studios recently settled a highly publicized lawsuit filed by a man who said he sustained a spinal injury on one of their water slides. Universal has recently come under fire after it was alleged that they misreported injuries on their rides with extremely vague language. As an example, although the man suffered paralysis related […]
Personal Injury
Tennessee Hands Opioid Companies a Major Blow
Tennessee has handed the opioid manufacturing industry a major blow. Under Tennessee law, drug dealers can be held liable for injuries that they cause their customers and their customers’ children. The Drug Dealer Liability Act allows the victims of addiction to file civil lawsuits against drug traffickers. More controversially, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that […]
Can Topical Acne Products Cause Life-Threatening Reactions?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), certain types of acne treatments, including those available over the counter, can result in serious side effects and allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. The types of products that are specifically mentioned by the FDA include those with the active ingredients benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. […]
Man Forced into Kidney Transplant Awarded $30 Million
A federal appeals court has upheld a nearly $30 million verdict in favor of a man who was forced to have a kidney transplant after being cared for by a clinic in St. Louis. The plaintiff saw a nurse practitioner after his elevated blood pressure caused him to fail a pre-employment physical. The plaintiff was […]
