California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

The United States Environmental Protection Agency, on March 14, announced new proposed limits for six different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The proposed limits target six different PFAS – PFOS, PFOA, PFBS, GenX, PFHxS and PFNA. The EPA has proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for two of the most notorious PFAS – …

Many studies have linked paraquat exposure with Parkinson’s disease. The studies involved people exposed to the herbicide paraquat. Those people saw more risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The Guardian also published details about Syngenta documents. These details suggested the paraquat maker knew for decades that paraquat was dangerous. Many lawsuits claim that people got Parkinson’s …

The price of food has been on the rise in recent years as pandemic-related shortages, farming demand, and inflation have hit the economy hard. The price of almost everything seems to be increasing, but the rising food prices are especially noticeable when Americans check out at the grocery store and find that their bill is …

A research article which was recently published in PLOS Climate describes “climate trauma” seen in victims of 2018’s Camp Fire, resulting in effects on frontal brain function and interference processing. The researchers found that people exposed to the Camp Fire had significant cognitive deficits. The researchers also found that victims of the Camp Fire displayed …

A ValuePenguin report named the California section of Interstate 5 the most dangerous road in America. According to the report, 544 fatal accidents on the road caused 584 deaths during the years 2015 to 2019. The I-5 runs 796.53 miles from the San Ysidro Port of Entry at the Mexican border to the Oregon border …

Have you or your loved one developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids requiring inpatient surgery, or uterine sarcoma from using hair relaxers and straighteners? You may qualify for compensation through a product liability claim. Uterine cancer, a commonly known cancer of the female reproductive system, incidence rates have reportedly been rising in …

Medical malpractice has been heavily litigated in the past and remains an ever-expanding area of litigation. Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or any other medical practitioner causes injury to a patient out of negligence or an omission to do something that is expected of them. Medical practitioners have a code of conduct to …

Companies such as DuPont and 3M who used or manufactured perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” may face increased pressure due to new federal standards regarding drinking water. Increased attention has been given to PFAS by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA said it has plans to …

Philips may be close to resolving criminal charges with the Department of Justice (DOJ), charges relating to its recall of CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, and ventilators. The New York Times has reported that Philips and the DOJ are negotiating a consent decree, which would probably require Philips to document steps it will take in the …

A new study, published in NPJ Parkinson’s Disease, found that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is being diagnosed at a rate which is about 50 percent higher than previous estimates. The study estimated that 60,000 to 95,000 adults aged 45 or older are diagnosed with PD every year in North America, contrasting with previous estimates of 40,000 …

In its basic form, rental car insurance protects you when you’re on the road. But the circumstances for renting may change based on specific conditions. For instance, in the majority of cases, your personal vehicle policy may cover the insurance of the rental. In other cases, you might need additional insurance that the renter provides. …

A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on December 15 alleges that chemical hair relaxing products were at fault for a Tennessee woman developing uterine cancer, developing uterine fibroids and ultimately needing a hysterectomy. The lawsuit names the following chemical hair relaxing products: Dark & Lovely Olive …