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Minnesota v. 3M The State of Minnesota is preparing for its largest environmental trial against 3M. The state-based, $145 billion corporation is being charged with contaminating groundwater in Washington County. Starting on February 20, the Minnesota v. 3M trial is expected to last six weeks. 3M is a defendant in 37 similar lawsuits across…

Overview A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged by a violent blow to the head. TBIs commonly are the result of a car accident, but they can be caused by any impact to the head, such as from falls or sports injuries, or from violent shaking of the head. The…

Overview Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare and potentially deadly skin reaction that results in severe chemical burns to the skin. Most patients end up in a hospital burn unit with debilitating nerve pain. SJS and TEN are variants of the same condition that is almost always caused by a reaction…

Protecting Your Rights Manufacturing, industrial, and construction work sites are governed by OSHA’s safety requirements and regulations. Hiring an attorney experienced in products liability will give your family the opportunity to receive more than workers’ compensation. At Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC, our attorneys investigate accidents involving heavy equipment, machines with malfunctioning or exposed moving parts,…

Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II In 2008, Stryker released the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip devices onto the U.S. Market. These products make up the femoral components of a total hip replacement product, specifically, the femoral stem pieces. The Rejuvenate and ABG II products are considered modular, rather than monolithic. This means that…

Hip replacements can be an unpleasant experience no matter what your artificial hip is made from. Metal-on-metal hip implants carry with them additional risks on top of those generally associated with hip replacement surgery. Manufacturers have known of the additional risks metal-on-metal hips carry since the 1970s. Goldenberg Lauricella has been fighting for the…