Monthly Archives: December 2020
Toxic Exposure to Ethylene Oxide Results in Lawsuits
Those who have either worked at plants where ethylene oxide is found or residents that live near plants that emit ethylene oxide have filed lawsuits against various companies who they say are responsible for their cancer or other types of blood disorders. Both the EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)… Read More »
COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Spark Rage and Lawsuits
Illinois resident Faith Heimbrodt got a call from her mother’s nursing home in April saying that she wasn’t doing well. They allowed her to come visit her mother despite the fact that the nursing home had been in lockdown since March. Staff at the nursing home told her that she didn’t have any symptoms… Read More »
ICE Detainee Alleges Mistreatment, Files Lawsuit
An epileptic ICE detainee has filed a personal injury lawsuit against ICE after he said they caused him serious injuries and then failed to treat them. Alejandro Mugaburu says that ICE officials tossed him from one vehicle to another like “a sack of potatoes.” He also told a judge that he was dragged from… Read More »
Analyzing the Wright Medical Hip Lawsuits
Wright Medical Technology and MicroPort Orthopedics manufactured hip replacement technology under the names, Conserve Total Hip Implant System, Conserve Total A-Class Advanced Metal Hip Implant System, Conserve Resurfacing System, Dynasty Hip Implants, Lineage Hip Implants, and Profemur. These hip replacements have been the subject of multi-state class-action lawsuits alleging that the medical technology was… Read More »
Self-Reporting Injuries at Florida Theme Parks
Florida legislators are considering action against theme parks after a report that one tourist suffered “numbness” and a child suffered “foot pain” at Universal Orlando. The tourist who suffered “numbness” actually had a broken neck, and the child’s foot was also broken. These were the types of “self-reported” injuries that major theme parks have… Read More »
Publix Hit with Coronavirus Lawsuit
A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against Publix after their loved one died of the novel coronavirus. According to the lawsuit Gerardo Gutierrez, 70, died on April 28 after contracting COVID-19 from another employee of the Publix where he worked. The lawsuit further states that employees were prohibited from wearing masks and gloves… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against PA Hospital Includes Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors
A nine-count civil lawsuit filed against a Pennsylvania doctor at Cumberland Children’s Hospital contends that the doctor inappropriately touched patients, some as young as 12 years old. The battery allegedly occurred during routine physical exams leading to comparisons with Larry Nassar, the doctor convicted of sexual battery in his role with U.S. Gymnastics. The… Read More »
Miami Developer Sued After Running Over Swimmer in Boat
Theresa Murray, a Miami chef, has filed a lawsuit against Miami developer Irwin Tauber after Tauber allegedly ran her over in his motorboat. Her lawyer says that Murray suffered permanent injuries which will make it difficult for her to stand or run and may prevent her from engaging in her chosen profession. Tauber is… Read More »