Monthly Archives: September 2021
Man Gets 76-Months For Sophisticated Fraud Scheme To Divert Prescription Drugs
An Arizona man has been charged in what federal prosecutors have called a “sophisticated fraud scheme” to divert medicine from secure supply chains into the black market and then back into the white market at deeply discounted prices. Wholesalers, who obtained the drugs through illegal means or off the streets, would provide the defendant… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested For Defrauding Venezuela
Venezuela was once the poster child for effective socialism. After decades of government corruption, U.S. embargoes, and the alienation of their populace, Venezuela is in difficult financial and social constraints. A growing number of citizens are becoming aware that their government’s poor choices and corruption have led to the impoverishment of their nation, and… Read More »
CoolSculpting Injury Claims Highlighted By Supermodel’s Recent Instagram Story
For almost a decade, CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) has capitalized on modern society’s infatuation with immediate weight loss results by offering a chic, surgery-free option available at most modern MedSpas. Coolsculpting makes attractive claims to potential customers by promising fast, easy slimming results with an average of one hour per session, no recovery time at home, and a guaranteed… Read More »
Family Of UF Student Files Lawsuit Against University After Suicide
The family of a UF student has filed a lawsuit against the university after their son took his own life. According to the family, the student was despondent over a situation with a professor. Since the University of Florida is a government institution, the family will have to tiptoe through sovereign immunity rules. Suicide-related… Read More »
October 2021 Firm Newsletter – Auto Accidents And Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, auto accidents are the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States (falls rank #1). TBIs can range from mild concussions that clear up relatively quickly, to permanently disabling injuries and/or premature death. Direct blows to the head (e.g., windshield, steering… Read More »
Coaches Charged With Murder After Death Of Basketball Player
Two Georgia basketball coaches have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl after forcing their players to practice in extreme heat. They are facing charges of second-degree murder, second-degree child cruelty, involuntary manslaughter, and extreme recklessness. A grand jury returned an indictment against the two coaches. The day the girl died, the… Read More »
Colorado Court Rejects Rappelling Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Rappelling is among the thousands of outdoor activities on which much of Colorado’s economy is based. The Colorado appeals courts were asked to weigh in on a lawsuit in which the court would have to determine which state’s law was the most appropriate to the case. The deceased had signed a liability release in… Read More »
Family Sues After Daughter Dies Of Adenovirus At College
The family of a University of Maryland student has filed a lawsuit against the university after their daughter died of the common adenovirus. Adenovirus is one of the viruses responsible for what folks call the common cold. Others include pink eye, stomach flus, and bronchitis. The family believes that the university administration failed to… Read More »
Golf Carts Have Expanded Their Territory
In the 1970s, golf carts began branching out from the fairways. Today, they are also a popular mode of transportation at gated and retirement communities, airports, sports facilities, college campuses, resorts, and farms, among other places. Click here to read the full article.
Families Consider Suing Magazine Manufacturer After Ohio Mass Shooting
Mass shooting victims in Ohio are considering a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a 100-round magazine that was used in the attack. According to a lawyer familiar with the case, the 100-round magazines are only useful for two things: War and mass shootings. Nonetheless, lawsuits against gun and gun component manufacturers tend not to… Read More »