California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

A new study has found that a little-known toxic pesticide known as chlormequat was found in four out of five people tested. The researchers tested for the pesticide’s presence in the urine of 96 people, finding that the pesticide was present in the urine of 77 of the people. The study found a higher detection …

  You may have heard about quartz countertops being linked with silicosis, an incurable, often fatal, severe lung disease. Because of this, you may be wondering if there are quartz countertop health concerns regarding engineered stone countertops in your home. Luckily, homeowners are likely not in any danger from quartz countertops, whether the countertop material …

You may be wondering: how much Roundup exposure is dangerous? The answer is that any amount of Roundup can be dangerous since glyphosate is a potential carcinogen. The severity of danger that Roundup poses depends upon the extent and duration of exposure to it. Glyphosate is the herbicide which is the most commonly used in …

You may be wondering, “what is the average payout for Roundup lawsuit settlements?” While there is no exact figure for this, our experienced Roundup lawyers estimate that the average Roundup settlement will fall somewhere between $5,000 and $250,000 or more. However, the settlements seen in Roundup lawsuits will vary greatly from plaintiff to plaintiff, depending …

On January 31, the CEOs of X, Meta, TikTok and additional social media companies testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The testimony was regarding concerns the Senate had over social media companies not doing enough in order to protect children from things such as sexual predators, suicide, eating disorders, addictive features, bullying and unrealistic beauty …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a Personal Exposure Limit for silica dust of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, on average, over an eight hour workday. This limit has been established because silica dust exposure has been linked with silicosis, an incurable, often fatal lung disease. Workers in the stone …

Paraquat dichloride is one of the most commonly used herbicides – the use of paraquat is especially common against weeds which are resistant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. However, it may be a good idea to use natural or chemical alternatives to paraquat with relatively good crop safety for your weed management, since …

Exposure to Roundup, a popular herbicide containing glyphosate, can lead to various symptoms, such as skin and lung irritation. It can also lead to Roundup poisoning. Short-term symptoms of roundup poisoning can include skin irritation, eye redness, and especially respiratory issues if accidentally inhaled during spraying.  Touching plants recently treated with Roundup or consuming plants …

California’s Department of Transportation has asked technology companies to, by January 25, come up with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools which could help the state reduce the traffic it is famous for, as well as make its roads safer, especially for users such as scooter riders, cyclists and pedestrians. The request stems from Governor Gavin Newsom …

The FDA has issued a warning about the Synovo Total Hip System, including resurfacing implants. The warning is for healthcare providers and patients who received these implants after 2019. Healthcare providers received a warning to avoid using the system and to remove it from their inventory. What is the Synovo Total Hip System? The Total …

The new year is here, and you may be wondering if there are new California traffic laws. 2024 does, indeed, feature new laws for California, such as a minimum wage increase and a law letting the California Energy Commission prevent gasoline price gouging. Numerous new traffic laws were also put into place in California on …

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) Board proposed emergency silicosis regulation on December 14 amidst a rise in silicosis deaths in the artificial stone fabrication industry. The proposed regulation seeks to require safer conditions for workers handling artificial stone, as well as natural stone which contains more than 10 percent silica. The OSHA board expects the …