Gunfire broke out at a Jacksonville mall on August 26th, 2018. Known as the Jacksonville Complex and located along the banks of the St. John river, the mall is a popular place for all sorts of gatherings. However, it has also been the scene of...
In order to resolve economic damage claims made by consumers in the far-reaching Takata air bag litigation, Ford Motor Company has entered into a settlement under which it will pay $299.1 million. According to records from the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, the...
Common Examples of Premises Liability 7/12/2015 Premises liability is a straightforward concept that most people easily understand. A person who owns property has the responsibility of taking care of it and keeping it safe for legal visitors. If a legal visitor becomes injured because of...
Injured on Someone Else’s Property, Can You Sue the Owner? 7/6/2015 Yes, when you visit someone’s property, and are injured whether it is due to a rug, loose steps, cracks on the sidewalk or even nasty weather conditions, the property owner is obligated to address...
Lawsuits Over Takata Air Bags to Be Held in Florida Court 2/18/2015 Several grievances have been brought against numerous car manufacturers, as well as Takata Corp, regarding an abundance of defective air bags. These complaints have led to mass recalls. A judicial panel has now...
Airbags Recalled for Second Time Due To Possible Misfires 1/18/2015 The U.S. Transportation Secretary issued a second recall of an estimated 2.12 million Acura, Dodge, Jeep, Honda, Pontiac, and Toyota vehicles. This is in regards to a defect which may cause the airbags to accidentally...
Chrysler Recall Update 12/8/2014 Chrysler is recalling more Dodge Ram trucks due to issues with airbags, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration doesn’t think the automaker is going far enough. The recall is being done in some humid parts of the country because of...
General Motors Issues Largest Automobile Recall This Year 10/12/2014 An alarming number of reported accidents and deaths involving the recalled vehicles have been directly linked to the faulty ignition switches, putting General Motors in the precarious spotlight of a government led investigation. Consequently, law firms...
When Things Go Wrong at a Beauty Salon 7/23/2014 Although it may not be something you’d normally think of, any of the employees in a beauty shop can hurt a customer by negligence. From the salon owner, hairdresser, manicurist or beautician; each of these professionals...
While airbags are gradually being considered a first line of defense against serious injuries in the event of a car accident, because of the nature of how they work, there are occasionally situations in which airbags cause injuries on their own. In some circumstances airbags...
