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Monthly Archives: February 2021

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Lockheed Martin Sued for Tainting Ground Soil and Water

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Lockheed Martin’s Orlando facility after residents claim that the company mishandled dangerous chemicals polluting the ground soil and water. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 13 employees from nearby The Golf Channel which operates on the opposite side of the road from Lockheed Martin. A second… Read More »

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Walmart Blamed for Role in Opioid Epidemic

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Before we were dealing with the pandemic, America was dealing with a different type of crisis: Addiction. Millions of Americans were prescribed unnecessarily high doses of powerful narcotics at the behest of doctors who were operating under the illusion that they were prescribing “less addictive” pain medications like Oxycontin. This was the same information… Read More »

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Grill Fire and Propane Tank Explosion Lawsuits

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Propane tank explosions and major grill fires do happen. Sometimes, the fault lies with the homeowner who either improperly hooked up the propane tank or left it on for hours on end. Other times, it’s the fault of the company that manufactured either the grill or the propane tank. These lawsuits fall under product… Read More »

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South Florida Deputy Wins $200K in Lawsuit Against ATF

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

This lawsuit stemmed from an incident that occurred in 2018 during Hurricane Irma. Sheriff’s Sergeant Mark Jones was on patrol in an unmarked department vehicle. He had just helped emergency crews remove debris from the roadways when he came upon another vehicle, an SUV, blocking the roadway. He honked his horn several times. Unbeknownst… Read More »

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Pandemic 2021: Coronavirus Vaccine Liability Claims

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Federal legislators are shielding Pfizer and other companies from liability. Typically, you are allowed to file a lawsuit against a company that produces a drug or vaccine that causes serious injury. These lawsuits are nowhere near as difficult to file as medical malpractice lawsuits. But they can still get tied up in protectionist legislation… Read More »

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Insurance Company Sues Widow After Husband Dies in Traffic Accident

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Say what you want about personal injury lawyers, but we don’t file lawsuits against the victims. An insurance company, however, has filed a lawsuit against the widow of an Uber driver who was killed by a drunk driver in a speeding Lamborghini. The lawsuit is an effort to recover $1 million in settlement money… Read More »

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Traumatic Brain Injury Can Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Study Says

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

A new study recently released concluded that those who have sustained traumatic brain injuries during the course of their lives are at increased risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia later in life. Research indicates that it can accelerate the course of the disease by as many as four years. As… Read More »

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Florida Reveals Its New Plan to Insulate Businesses from COVID-19 Liability

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

There are a few things to sort out before delving into the meat and bones of the new legislation. Firstly, it has always been nearly impossible to sue a proprietor for the contracting a disease; you simply can’t prove where it came from. It is much easier to sue your employer because you’re there… Read More »

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