Toxic Lead Paint Leads to Toy Recall
According to the Assoiciated Press, a massive toy recall could have millions of parents taking their children’s favorite toys away. On Wednesday, RC2 Corp. recalled about 1.5 million Thomas the Tank...
View ArticleProtection From Identity Theft
Since identity theft is of concern, it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and help protect your privacy and identity. Shred documents containing your...
View ArticleAllstate Insurance Company Driven by Greed
Allstate Insurance Co.’s phenomenal growth in profits is directly tied to its drastic reduction in claims payments: The insurer offers paltry sums for legitimate claims, counting on its customers’...
View ArticleDefective Defibrillators(2)
Guidant defibrillators have been the causeof many innocent victims serious health problems and even death. A recent article discusses the new development in these product liability lawsuits. As is...
View ArticleAccess to Civil Justice Will Motivate Voters
A national poll of 2008 voters by Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. reveals voters have anxiety concerning corporate misconduct. There is large support among voters for a strong civil justice...
View ArticleTort Reform Funded by Big Tobacco
About a decade ago, the folks at the Center for Media and Democracy decided to delve into front groups that parade as citizen initiatives. Their Source Watch is one great resource. Just look at “tort...
View ArticleConfidence Restored in Jury System
This week in South Carolina the jury system established by our founding fathers once again has proven its self to be a successful tool for justice. In two separate cases, juries in Marion County and...
View ArticleElimination of Contingent Fees: A Threat to Democracy
Contingent fees continue to stir great controversy especially in class action cases, mass torts, and medical malpractice lawsuits. The controversy most recently gained national attention when President...
View ArticleFDA Warns About Fentanyl Again
The FDA warned, for the second time in two years, that improper use of the fentanyl patch, a painkiller, is still claiming lives. Some of the deaths were due to doctors prescribing the patch to the...
View ArticleFrivolous Lawsuits?
The “McDonald’s coffee” case. We have all heard it: a woman spills McDonald’s coffee, sues and gets $3 million. Here are the facts of this widely misreported case: Stella Liebeck, 79 years old, was...
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