Do we really know what we put in and on our bodies? Evidently Johnson & Johnson did. Reports revealed in a 2018 Talcum Powder Cancer Trial demonstrate the company had knowledge of sporadic asbestos contamination in their talcum powder. The contamination reports date back to the 1960s. The most recent court case awarded four victims […]
Do you remember the case involving the duck boat rides in Springfield, Missouri? Seventeen people died as a result of that incident, but the case is not over yet. A Grand Jury has indicted two more people for their alleged misconduct and negligence. The Superceding Indictment The superceding indictment replaced the original one to include additional […]
Summer time is prime time for warm weather accidents. Boating accidents are really quite common this time of year, and when they happen the victims are right to pursue legal action. One boating accident in particular resulted in the victims receiving a six-figure settlement. The Investigation The incident occurred on the Lake of the Ozarks, and […]
Suing for injuries that are based on premises liability may seem like it should be pretty cut and dry. But that isn't the case at all. The owner of the property may present the open and obvious defense, which could be problematic for the victim. If you're considering filing a case against someone, then it's […]
Finding out that someone has stolen your identity can be one of the worst feelings of your life. You feel absolutely betrayed by someone you’ve never even met before. However, you might not realize that you do have legal options you should explore. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, this is information you […]
When you pick up your medication at the pharmacy, you have every right to assume that it’s safe. After all, the FDA has very high standards for approving medication, don’t they? The same is true for the food you buy at the grocery store. If it’s on the shelf, it should be safe for it […]
Imagine being in a crowd of people, fighting for a cause that you believe in and you are suddenly being verbally accosted and then tasered by a policed officer… why? You were walking down the street. At what point should that police officer have the authority to use that taser on you? This is what […]
The fatal shooting of eighteen-year-old Michael Brown has many St. Louis citizens up in arms, and demanding justice, according to a recent article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. Protesters are calling for the development of a civilian review board that they believe will be able to adequately monitor all police shootings and any uses […]
Getting a tattoo might be a rite of passage, but the FDA has issued a warning against various types of ink that are commonly used in tattoo parlors and do-it-yourself tattoo kits. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, many tattoo kits have been recalled because of bacteria that has been found […]
According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, a Valley Park High School student was recently arrested for bringing a knife to school. Fortunately, no students or faculty were harmed. The principal sent a letter home informing other parents about what happened, assuring them that the situation was under control, and the student […]
