Following recent reports of Johnson & Johnson’s knowledge of asbestos contamination in their powder products, one Florida Jury ordered the company to pay $9 million to an 82-year-old woman, who said a powder product gave her cancer. Despite this settlement, the roller coaster of legal battles will only continue for Johnson & Johnson, who claim …
On September 30, California banned two dozen toxic chemicals from cosmetic products, becoming the first American state to do so. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom, bans chemicals like mercury from cosmetic products. There has been growing concern about toxic substances entering beauty and personal hygiene products. For example, …
Youth organization Boy Scouts of America has been facing abuse allegations for decades. Thousands of young men have come forward with horrific allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of troop leaders. Survivors have been granted until November 16, 2020 to file claims against the organization as creditors in its bankruptcy proceedings. This case might …
The Presidential Election is here. Millions of ballots have already been cast to decide the fate of the nation for the next four years. Voting is a fundamental right for a democracy, but many challenges prevent American citizens from exercising their legal rights and raising their voices, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older Americans are …
Last week was National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Every year, from October 25- 31, government agencies and non-profits work to raise awareness of lead poisoning across communities. This includes agencies like the CDC and the EPA, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While lead is a naturally occurring element and …
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), epithelioid mesothelioma accounts for 60% of all mesothelioma cases, making it the most common of the three types of malignant mesotheliomas. Luckily, this type of mesothelioma comes with the most promising chance of recovery compared to its counterparts—sarcomatoid and biphasic mesotheliomas. Surgery is often an option for treating …
“I was not protected. And when I went for help, I did not get it immediately. And of course, the person who did this to me is still out there. That’s very disturbing.” Catherine Gotcher-Girolamo, 73, was scheduled for a routine diaper change at Avocado Post Acute nursing home in El Cajon, early one morning …
PFAS are a set of man-made chemicals used in a variety of common products, from stain and water-repellant fabric, to paints and waxes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered “forever chemicals” because they stay in the environment and human body for a very long time. PFAS chemicals were recently found in groundwater at army …
Fall is here, and many are planning to visit family, go on vacations, and celebrate the holiday season. The upcoming months are filled with celebrations and festivals like Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Navratri, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve- something for everyone! Unfortunately, this year, the season is marred by the …
October is breast cancer awareness month. Every year, the National Breast Cancer Foundation uses this month to provide women with breast cancer education, screening, treatment, and support. Breast cancer awareness is extremely important to our firm as we’ve met hundreds of clients who have developed breast cancer from environmental contaminants, harmful drugs, and defective products. …
The death of a young boy has sent shockwaves through eight Houston-area communities. Six-year-old Josh McIntyre of Lake Jackson, Texas died after contracting a highly rare microbe that entered his brain. The microbe, Naegleria fowleri, is a free-living microscopic amoeba. It’s generally found in warm freshwater and soil, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Earlier this year, weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) was pulled off shelves at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which flagged it as a potential cancer risk. Belviq manufacturer Eisai Inc., which is based in Japan, complied with the FDA’s requests. However, it said in a statement that it still believed Belviq’s benefits …
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken over the world. The spread of the pandemic had been aided in part by international travel, and cruise ships have played an important role. In early February, it was a cruise ship, the Diamond Princess, which was the site of the largest cluster of coronavirus cases outside of China. It …
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging parts of life. You may be feeling such intense pain that it’s hard to complete your usual daily tasks. This period of grief and mourning is natural after losing a loved one. Some emotions you may be experiencing include: Anger Confusion Denial Despair Disbelief Guilt …
The Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged nursing homes across the United States. Around 40% of Covid-19 deaths in the US are in nursing homes. Nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable during a respiratory disease pandemic. They are elderly, housed in close proximity, and have underlying conditions that complicate any viral outbreak considerably. Now, they face an …
The world’s largest retailer is under fire after a CNN investigation uncovered nearly a dozen dangerous and combustible products. The products, sold under the brand name AmazonBasics, are a line of electronic accessories, household appliances, and office supplies. The AmazonBasics brand, founded in 2009, offers more than 5,000 budget-friendly products. A day after the CNN …
A priest hand-selected by Pope Francis earlier this year to be appointed as bishop in a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse dating back 40 years surfaced. The bishop-elect, Father Michel Mulloy, was chosen to lead the Duluth Diocese in northeast Minnesota after serving the Catholic Church for over four decades. …
Update A grand jury returned their decision yesterday, September 23, 2020, to indict Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, a Class D felony. Hankison, one of three officers charged for the death of 26-year-old emergency-room technician Breonna Taylor, was the only officer indicted for Taylor’s death. If convicted, he will serve a …
The coronavirus pandemic has driven up hand sanitizer sales by a wide margin. American hand sanitizer sales grew by almost 800% in the early months of the outbreak. Unfortunately, faulty hygiene products have also made it to consumers’ homes, increasing chances of poisoning. In recent times the FDA has seen an increase in hand sanitizers …
Nursing home abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that, following an investigation by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, two workers at a Beckham County nursing home were recently charged in connection to the death of a 76-year-old resident. The 28-year-old Granite, Oklahoma woman charged with the resident death is a certified nurse at the …