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When a plaintiff is offered an out-of-court settlement, it’s usually because the defendant wants to avoid going to trial. Whether to accept a settlement offer is a big decision for a plaintiff. They must decide if it is better for them to accept what has been offered, or reject it and let their case be decided by a judge and

A ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has cleared the way for a Mazda seat belt lawsuit to move forward. The suit is a product liability claim arising from a wrongful death in a single-car accident involving a 2005 Mazda 3. The vehicle went off Interstate 575 in Georgia, striking three trees. In the incident

Graco has announced a major recall of its popular Table2Table 6-in-1 highchair. The recall comes after 38 reports that the chair’s rear leg can pivot out of its correct position. Five children were injured when the highchair toppled over. In a statement, Graco encouraged customers to immediately stop using the 6-in-1 highchair. The Table2Table 6-in-1 highchair was sold only at

Many people turn to vaping, because they want a healthier alternative to tobacco products and, for a while, e-cigs seemed the ideal choice. It offered similar pleasure without the risks presented by traditional cigarette smoking. However, new studies indicate that vaping presents health hazards of its own. These do not include those that have been injured from a vape pen

Housework can put your health at risk. A team of researchers at the University of Norway in Bergen has found that there is a cleaning chemicals health hazard. They found that women who are exposed to cleaning chemicals at work and on the job are more likely to have lung problems. Ammonia is one of the household chemicals that can

For the first time in recent history, the United States actually shortened life expectancy figures – just by two months, but two months too many – due in sole part to the opioid epidemic. Think about people you know personally: family, friends, coworkers, current and former classmates, etc. Include yourself. Do you recognize any opioid or opiate addictions or dependencies? If not,

Product liability cases can be some of the most strongly defended cases in the court system. Manufacturers know how a final outcome of a lawsuit can grow into other legal actions when it is proven that they have manufactured a defective product being used regularly on vehicles across the country. When defective products have been previously proven as being below

When the Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones were first launched, they were both billed and priced as premium phones on par with the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy series. At a price point ranging from $649 to $869, consumers had a right to expect both a premium product and premium service. Unfortunately, it became evident soon after launch that

In a clear change in policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to change the way it analyzes potentially harmful chemicals. Under the current White House administration, the agency is planning to make a safety review process used to assess potentially harmful chemicals easier and quicker for companies to implement. Based on reports, the agency is prepared to work

Many people do not read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of the Ancestry.com agreement when they sign up for a certain service the company provides. Ancestry.com is a family history website. They now sell a new DNA testing service known as Ancestry DNA. To get this service people a sign legal contract stating they may own their DNA,