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Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” have become one of the most significant toxic tort litigation areas in the United States. These synthetic chemicals, used in everything from nonstick cookware to firefighting foam, have been linked to serious health risks, including cancer, reproductive issues, and immune system damage. As awareness grows and regulatory scrutiny increases, …
Introduction Toxic tort litigation, involving claims of harm caused by exposure to hazardous substances, has become a prominent area of U.S. law. From industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals to environmental pollution, these cases address significant public health and safety concerns. The rise of toxic torts reflects heightened awareness of environmental justice, advancements in scientific research, and evolving regulatory frameworks. This article …
Are you a Zoom user? Have you ever created an account through their website? If you answered yes to either question, you might want to check your mail for something from [email protected]. You may have seen it and thought it was junk mail. Maybe you deleted it. Maybe you just scrolled past it and ignored it. Whatever the case may …
As a child, Brian Antonelli clung to his mother’s apron anytime she would be in the kitchen whipping up her signature Italian wedding soup. He would help her make it when he got the chance to, and it was always a hit among guests. On her deathbed, he pledged to her that he would do something for her. His dream …
On April 11, 2022, Johnny Depp filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia. In the high-profile case, the 58-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actor alleged that Heard’s accusations of domestic abuse during their three-year marriage were not only false but also damaged his long-standing career. After six weeks of courtroom drama between the …
In November 2021, Coinbase, one of the world’s most popular digital currency exchanges, was slapped with a class action suit filed in the California Northern District Court. The plaintiff, Adam Alfia, alleged that Coinbase failed to protect customer accounts against data breaches and took unreasonable steps such as freezing customer accounts for extended durations to mitigate the cyberattacks. Adam Alfia …
Right off the bat, it is against the law to drive a car on a public road without a valid driver’s license. That said, you don’t need to have a license to get car insurance. While purchasing an auto insurance policy without a valid license might seem counterintuitive, a driver’s license is not the only reason why a driver might …
Before 1986, a major cause of fatal accidents on American roads was unqualified vehicle operators. At the time, several of the drivers were able to escape liability for irresponsible driving since they held multiple driver’s licenses issued by different states. The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 was passed for this very reason. It established a nationwide system that …
