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For the vast majority of personal injury claims that arise in California, it will be necessary to determine the liability of the alleged negligent party in order for the case to succeed. However, there is a legal doctrine known as “strict liability,” under which a defendant could be held liable for an injury or illness…

By: John A. Montevideo and Michael K. Teiman Workplace injuries are all too common in California.  While on the decline since 1999, 2018 and 2019 saw a rise in fatal workplace injuries to well over one fatality a day (422 fatalities in 2018 and 451 in 2019).  Many of these fatalities occur around some type…

Less than 12 months after a jury in Northern California awarded $289 million to a man who contracted cancer from exposure to Roundup, another Northern California jury awarded $80 million to a man diagnosed with cancer that was linked to the use of Roundup around his home.  A third notable trial was recently submitted to…

The once popular weed-killer Roundup, commonly used by homeowners, landscapers, and farmers, has been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer, and more specifically, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  The molecule “glyphosate” is the active chemical in Roundup that was once thought to be harmless, but it is now at the center of lawsuits nationwide against Bayer…

The FDA has issued warnings on Metal-on-Metal hip implants Many patients who received these hip implants (Wright Conserve, Stryker Rejuvenate, DePuy ASR, and DePuy Pinnacle) are experiencing an allergic reaction to metal debris from the implants, soft tissue damage, pain, loosening of the implant, limited range of motion, noise from the hip joint, and failure…

Hoverboards have popped up as the new must have item for teens and young adults.  The board is sure to create inspiration, awe and dreams of what the future holds in regards to personal travel.  As the popularity of the board has overtaken the nation, it has also become a top concern for those who…