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On Aug. 21st, 2017, a California jury for the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder trial found that J&J was negligent and also found that they “willfully and consciously disregarded the rights and safety of others”. The jury then awarded Plaintiff Eva Echeverria $70 million dollars in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages…

Social media use has become a part of the average American’s life. For example, a 2021 study found that around 69% of American adults use Facebook. Many of those social media users post personal information and images online. However, how you use social media should change if you become involved in a personal injury or products liability…

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but the preventable loss of a loved one is inexcusable. If your spouse, child, parent, or significant other has been killed in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, then you deserve the justice, emotional closure, and accountability that a wrongful death claim can…

A table saw with a collapsible table is convenient because it’s easier to move and store than its non-collapsible counterparts. However, it’s not very convenient when the table collapses unexpectedly; especially if the consumer is standing nearby. Sears, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is recalling about 46,000 table-saw tables because they are collapsing unexpectedly,…

Hernia mesh is used to prevent organs and surrounding tissue from squeezing through holes or weak spots in abdominal muscles. Placed above or below the weak spot, or directly into the hole, this medical product is intended to act as scaffolding, allowing a patient’s own tissue to regenerate, eventually incorporating the mesh into surrounding…

Problems with Baby Powder Okay, so we know talc in baby powder has a history of being a problem. 1. Talc and Asbestos Talc in its natural form often contains asbestos, which is known to cause cancer in and around the lungs when inhaled. According to the American Cancer Society, talc-based consumer products have…