Sun Bum, Paul Mitchell, and Batiste, leading manufacturers of dry shampoos, are facing proposed class action lawsuits following reports of dangerously high benzene levels in some of their products. Benzene is a widely recognized carcinogenic impurity linked with leukemia and other forms of cancer. As we discuss below, there was a settlement in the Batiste consumer class action lawsuit of $2.5 million.
UPDATES:
October 2023 – $3.1 Million Settlement in Batiste Dry Shampoo Consumer Fraud Case
This page will explain how underinsurance and uninsured motorist insurance (UIM) work and how you can access it to get compensation for an accident claim. We will also look at examples of recent settlements and verdicts in actual auto accident cases involving UIM claims.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) is the part of your auto insurance policy that is supposed to pay for losses or damages caused by another driver when that at-fault driver either: (a) has no insurance, or (b) does not have enough insurance to cover all of your damages. The best way to help you understand how UIM coverage works is with hypothetical examples.
Last year, the FDA announced a Class I recall of the Baxter Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps due to a defective alarm that has already resulted in 3 patient deaths and 51 serious injuries. Patients who were injured by a malfunctioning Baxter infusion pump may be able to file product liability lawsuits and seek financial compensation from the manufacturer.
This year, in September, there was B. Braun infusion pump recall. We talk about both here.
The future of the Tylenol autism/ADHD lawsuits in federal court will largely depend on the outcome of the upcoming Daubert challenges regarding the admissibility of the each side’s expert witnesses on the issue of causation. If the MDL Judge rules that the plaintiffs’ causation experts should be excluded because their scientific opinions are unreliable, it will mean the end of the Tylenol autism class action MDL.
Both sides, plaintiffs and defendants, filed their separate objections seeking to exclude the expert testimony of the scientists retained by the other side. This post will summarize the defendants’ Daubert objections for and motions to exclude the opinions of the plaintiffs’ experts. Below is a summary of each of the separate expert witnesses retained by the plaintiffs and a brief summary of their opinions.
This page will look at lung cancer as an injury in tort lawsuits such as medical malpractice and product liability cases. We will look at the characteristics, treatment options and prognosis of lung cancer and what the potential settlement value of this disease is in personal injury cases.
Lung cancer is cancer that originates in the tissue of the lungs. Lung cancer is one of the most common of all types of cancer. Over 200,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year in the U.S., with a roughly equal split between men and women. This ranks lung cancer in the top 5 most common cancers.
This page will explain the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits for sexual abuse and sexual assault. Every state has its own separate law on the statute of limitations and the facts of each individual case are often very unique, so it is important to consult with an attorney to evaluate how the statute of limitations applies to your case.
If you have been the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault, contact the sex abuse lawyers at Miller & Zois for a free, confidential evaluation of your case.
The sudden force of an impact experienced during vehicle collisions can cause drivers and occupants to suffer concussion injuries. When an accident happens, anyone inside the care will experience a very strong and abrupt head movement caused by impact force. This sudden and forceful movement is what results in concussions as it causes the brain to strike the inside of the skull. Accident scenarios which commonly result in concussions include:
Defective tires can cause serious motor vehicle accidents. When a defective tire suddenly and unexpectedly fails or blows out at high speed on the road the results can be catastrophic for drivers and passengers. Auto accidents caused by defective tires can cause serious injuries and even death.
Individuals who are seriously harmed in an auto or truck accident that was caused by defective tires can get financial compensation from for their losses by filing a defective tire lawsuit against the manufacturer. This page will discuss product liability cases involving defective tires and what the potential settlement value of these cases is.
This page will discuss St. Petersburg car accident lawsuits. Our St. Petersburg auto accident lawyers will explain some of the main points of law that apply to auto accident injury cases in Florida. We will also look at the average settlement payout value in St. Petersburg auto accident lawsuits by examining recent verdicts and reported settlements.
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Our law firm handles heart defect Camp Lejeune lawsuits in all 50 states. We provide the latest update on these cases, including details of the September 2023 settlement offer.
For 34 years, marines, their families, and civilian employees at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were exposed to toxic chemicals in the drinking water. Scientific studies have shown that exposure to this contaminated water increases heart defect rates. Thanks to a new federal law, victims with heart defects can now bring a Camp Lejeune lawsuit and get well-deserved compensation.
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