The hazard of recirculated air was first identified 20 years ago in our personal injury defective product lawsuits representing electronic industry workers exposed to toxic chemicals that cause cancer and birth defects.
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Defective Gas Tanks: Ford Crown Victoria 1979-2011
Crown Victorias, Police Interceptors, Mercurys and the Lincoln Town Cars from 1979, until production stopped in 2011, were built on a common platform known by Ford as the Panther. These cars have a fuel tank located forward of the trunk, behind the rear axle. In the auto industry this is called a “vertical-behind-the-axle” fuel tank. […]
California Wrongful Death and COVID-19
If a loved one has died because of COVID-19, it is possible that your family has a claim for wrongful death under California law if the negligence of another was a significant factor in causing the death. Several wrongful death cases have already been filed related to COVID-19. For example, Walmart is facing a wrongful […]
Lessons for California: Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Cap on Non-Economic Damages
Last summer, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Hilburn v. Enerpipe, Ltd., 442 P. 3d 509 (2019) which invalidated the Kansas statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Non-economic damages include damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental and emotional distress that are not easily calculated in monetary terms. […]
Injured in a Boating or Jet Ski Accident?
Boats and personal watercraft like Jet Skis, Waverunners and Sea-Doos can be fun, but they can be dangerous. A collision or a malfunctioning watercraft that crashes can leave a boater and passengers injured, unconscious and in danger of drowning. Accidents we have seen involved: Operator error Improper training Operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol or […]
