Recent child sex abuse scandals — from churches to billionaires — have put an increased focus on the statute of limitations when it comes to lawsuits involving past sexual assault. An array of factors can keep child victims from speaking out about abuse until years...
Year: 2019
Tesla Sued (Again) for Autopilot Fatality
Like any car, Teslas have had their fair share of accidents, and fatalities. As of this writing, there have been four reported fatalities in accidents involving Tesla’s Model S, Model X, and Model 3 automobiles, all in the last three years. (That’s compared to an...
California Cities, Counties Settle Lead Paint Legal Claims for $305M
Lead paint was officially banned in 1978, but continues to live on in millions of homes. It remains the single biggest contributor to lead poisoning in children, causing developmental delays, learning difficulties, deafness, and even seizures. Low-income neighborhoods...
Armstrong Wrongful Death Settlement Highlights Patients’ Need to Speak Up
The 2012 death of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong shocked the nation. Although he was 82 years old, early news reports indicated he was recovering well after heart surgery. His death a few weeks later from complications caused an outpouring of support and tributes...
Cities Attempt to Strike a Balance on Electric Scooters
The recent death of a popular British YouTube personality in an electric scooter accident has prompted renewed calls for tighter regulation of the personal transport devices. Actress Emily Hartridge, 35-year-old host of the YouTube comedy video series, ?Ten Reasons...
Another Study, Another Piece of Bad News for E-Cig Users
Experiment by experiment, study by study, the shine of vaping as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes seems to be wearing off. The latest, courtesy of the University of California, Riverside, finds that e-cigarette usage can cause critical brain cell damage...
Recalled Pig Ear Treats Infecting Both Man and Beast
Admit it. You?ve thought about it. If you have a pet, you?ve wondered what their food tastes like. Oh sure, you wouldn?t dare do it, but some of those treats smell just like bacon! Well, the latest recall will stop that wondering in its tracks. Across 33 states, the...
Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?
Summer days are sliding past all too quickly, helped along by the variety of fun warm-weather activities available for families to enjoy. Some of the best fun often has a hint of a dangerous thrill to it, from rope swings to tubing at the lake to roller coasters. But...
Falling Tree Kills 11-Year-Old Girl Scout
In a tragedy at Indiana’s Camp Henry F. Koch, a young Girl Scout was killed by falling tree while she and others were hiking through the campground. The 11-year-old suffered fatal head and abdominal injuries and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. "They were...
Swimming Pool Injuries: 5 Things to Know
With summertime in full swing, many parents and pool-goers might be wondering about legal liability surrounding swimming pool related injuries. Lucky for those summertime worrywarts, we here at FindLaw have been writing about swimming pool liability for years — and...