California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

In November 2021, Senator Cory A. Booker announced the ‘Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act’ of 2021 (PACTPA). The bill would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA) to protect children and the environment from dangerous pesticides. According to Senator Booker, FIFRA has many loopholes that promote the interests of …

Laws relating to slip and fall accidents in California fall under the umbrella of premises liability. Premises liability laws in California are based on the concept of negligence. California Civil Code 1714 holds California entities responsible for injuries caused when the entities fail to act with “ordinary care or skill” in managing their property. Negligence …

More than 17,000 people were killed due to hit-and-run accidents in the last decade, and countless others were injured. While auto accidents are always serious events, a hit-and-run accident can be even more devastating. Without knowing who the perpetrator was, whether immediately or at all, it can be challenging to receive the compensation you need …

Self-driving cars are the future, and many automakers now offer technologies that continue to bring us closer to a fully autonomous vehicle. The National Safety Council estimates that current driver assistance features in vehicles could save over 20,000 lives each year, reducing total traffic deaths by as much as 62%. Although driver assistance and self-driving …

There is no shortage of grocery stores in Los Angeles County. No matter where you go, there is likely a Ralph’s, Erewhon’s, Trader Joe’s, or a Vons ready to provide you with the goods and products you and your family need. However, what happens when these stores do not ensure their facility is safe and …

A hair relaxer lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division on November 2 alleges that hair relaxer products gave a woman uterine cancer and endometriosis. The complaint specifically alleges that “phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals” in the hair relaxer treatments caused her to develop uterine …

Aaron Patrick, a linebacker for the Denver Broncos, filed a lawsuit on November 15 against the NFL, ESPN, the Los Angeles Chargers and others, alleging that dangerous sideline conditions led to him tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a personal injury which will keep Patrick out for the entirety of the season. Patrick’s injury occurred …

Being tailgated (followed closely by a vehicle behind you) can be a nerve-wracking and dangerous experience for drivers. Some people choose to respond to tailgaters with a practice known as “brake checking.” Brake checking is the act of tapping on your brakes in order to make your brake lights flash as a signal to a …

A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is one of the most severe brain injuries a person can sustain and may result in life-changing consequences. If you or someone you love got into an auto accident and are dealing with a diffuse axonal injury, Nadrich & Cohen is here. They will help you understand more about this …

The Center for Biological Diversity and Californians for Pesticide Reform, on November 4, sent a letter to California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, urging the regulators to begin reevaluation, cancellation and suspension proceedings for products containing the popular herbicide paraquat. The letter asks California regulators to ban products that contain paraquat “because of the significant adverse …

A Christmas tree is an important part of Christmas celebrations in many homes, workplaces and other commercial settings. It symbolizes the cheerfulness and positivity that comes with the season. However, behind the beautiful ambiance of the tree and its dazzling decorations (lights, ornaments, garlands, tinsel, etc.) looms the risk of fire, especially if caution is …

A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on October 6 claims that a Los Angeles woman developed Parkinson’s disease because she mixed, prepared and sprayed the popular herbicide paraquat from 2011 to 2019. The lawsuit names Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Syngenta AG as defendants. The complaint …