Monthly Archives: December 2021
Coast Guard Named In Dive Boat Fire Lawsuit
It was one of the most egregious examples of negligence in recent memory. Thirty-four passengers were killed after a dive boat caught fire and sank off the coast of California. Due to centuries-old maritime law, all of the victims and all of their families will have their damages capped to the cost of the… Read More »
Travis Scott, Astroworld Face Lawsuits In Stampede Tragedy
Eight are dead after a Travis Scott concert went awry. Now, everyone is looking for the parties responsible for the tragedy. Anyone with any influence over the events in question has been named in a lawsuit representing the concertgoers and the families of those who were slain during the event. According to concertgoers, the… Read More »
DEADLY BOUNCE HOUSE INCIDENT ON LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Determining who is at fault in a bounce house injury claim can be a complex process and often requires expert legal advice. As many parents may suspect thousands of kids are severely injured each year while playing in bounce houses and other inflatable play areas. We are reminded of this sad fact at Matassini… Read More »
Whistleblower Case Sheds Light On Medical Device Corruption
Medical device company Arthrex was in the news recently after they paid a $16 million fine to the federal government under The False Claims Act. The False Claims Act prosecutes medical companies, doctors, and health care service providers for unlawfully bilking public insurance like Medicaid and Medicare of billions annually. But the problem has… Read More »
FDA Refuses To Take Action After 500,000 Complaints Related To One Device
The Dexcom G6, a medical device marketed to diabetics, is the center of a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia. Yet, the FDA has received over 500,000 complaints related to the device and has no plans from removing it from the market. One woman who has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her… Read More »
Amazon Announces New Policy Amid 3rd Party Liability Claims
If you’re not familiar with this story, this is a little background information. Amazon was sued by several customers after a third-party product, in this case a hoverboard, caught fire and injured several children. Amazon defended itself by claiming that it is a marketplace, like a mall, and is not responsible for any of… Read More »
Plaintiff Files Lawsuit After Falling From Scissor Lift
A California jury is hearing arguments concerning an allegedly defective chain on a scissor lift that caused a worker to fall from a height of 12 feet. The plaintiff was working on the scissor lift during a major renovation at a hotel while replacing windowpanes. The plaintiff believes that the chain latch did not… Read More »