The debate over who’s to blame for the COVID-19 pandemic has already heated up in the media. The state of Missouri fired the first official shot in what could be a legal battle: Missouri filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court targeting China as the culprit and seeking damages. “Responding to the pandemic has required shutting down businesses, disrupting ordinary production and … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Case Headed For Civil Lawsuit
The Kobe Bryant helicopter crash that took the life of the former NBA star, his teenage daughter and 7 other people shook the nation on January 26, 2020. An examination of the fatal accident that took place near Malibu, CA is far from over, though. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the late pilot and the company he flew for. In … [Read more...]
Why Uber Is Threatened By California Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5 in California has caused no shortage of stress from companies like Uber, which rely on independent contractors to perform many of their work functions. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that Uber filed a lawsuit that would temporarily shield them from the law that went into effect on January 1. That attempt failed, but Uber will continue its legal fight to get AB 5 … [Read more...]
Are Vaping & Lung Disease Linked? Investigators Want to Find Out
Vaping was supposed to be a technological liberation for smokers. Instead of getting a nicotine fix by inhaling tobacco, the new e-cigarettes would turn nicotine liquid into aerosolized vapor, something much less toxic. But early returns are not reassuring. An outbreak of illnesses across the country have alerted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a potential link between … [Read more...]
Ethiopia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Could Cost Boeing $1 Billion
“Blinded by its greed, Boeing haphazardly rushed the 737 MAX 8 to market, with the knowledge and tacit approval of the United States Federal Aviation Administration … Boeing’s decision to put profits over safety … and the regulators that enabled it, must be held accountable for their reckless actions” This concise and searing paragraph introduces the Ethiopia wrongful death … [Read more...]
Debating the Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Rule
The media coverage of the recent federal government shutdown focused on the debate regarding border security. Amidst the noise, the Trump Administration quietly amended the Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Rule dealing with worker safety. The higher-ups of organized labor noticed and incited a new round of debate regarding how to monitor injuries on the job. In the spring of … [Read more...]
