Losing your house in a fire is devastating, but having your insurance company renege on their promise to cover your loss is beyond the pale. But that is exactly what is happening all over California as increasing firestorms destroy happy lives. For many the only option is to sue these insurance companies for bad faith […]
Paxil Causes Birth Defects
A court in Pennsylvania has ordered Glaxo (GSK) to pay Michelle David $2.5 million for past and future medical expenses for her son who was born with severe birth defects that were caused by the anti-depressant Paxil that was prescribed for her during her pregnancy. The jury based its award on its finding that GSK, […]
Buying Government: Are Corporate Campaign Contributions An Inalienable Right?
Trust-busting president Teddy Roosevelt railed against the fat cats of his time. So did Louisiana Governor and U.S. Senator Huey Long, as flawed as he was. We need people like that in office today, because the fat cats are still fat and getting fatter – often at the expense of the handicapped, the mentally retarded, […]
Preventing Personal Injuries and Wrongful Deaths: Maxwell’s Pledge Hopelessly Inadequate
On March 25, 2008, the San Jose Mercury News featured the grief of Jo and Martin Harding, whose son Maxwell, age 18, was killed as a passenger in a crash at outrageous speeds. The story, “Maxwell’s Pledge Would Urge Teens to Drive Safely,” brought back all the grief and anguish my clients Puja and Mala […]
Annuity Scams Rob Elderly of their Golden Years: Allianz Insurance Fined $10 Million for Scamming Seniors
Recently, you probably have received emails from a former Nigerian Counsel offering to split $100 million with you, if only you provided him with all of your personal information and kept the communication confidential. An obvious scam. A much more effective and more lucrative scam is to have a licensed Insurance Agent sell a real […]
