California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were created around eighty years ago. These chemicals have since reached the Arctic, been found in oceans, and been found in the tissues of animals such as pilot whales and polar bears. PFAS are known as “forever chemicals” because they persist in the environment for a very long time, as …

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there were approximately 30,600 long-term care facilities in the United States with over 1 million beds and 818,800 residents. According to the National Institute on Aging, a long-term care facility can incorporate any of the following: Board and care homes Assisted living facilities …

Wildfires are a growing threat to communities and businesses in California, and their impact may increase as climate change continues to exacerbate their frequency and severity. In the United States, the cost of wildfire damage is billions. Estimates place the federal government spending at about $2.5 billion in fire suppression and $5 billion in disaster …

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 …