A California jury has awarded a man $80 million after finding that Roundup weed killer, made by the agrochemical company Monsanto, caused his cancer. The award included $75 million in punitive damages, which were meant to punish Monsanto for acting with "malice or...
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Month: March 2019
SCOTUS rules manufacturers liable when they knew asbestos would be added later
Certain equipment used on Navy vessels and in naval shipyards uses asbestos. However, many are manufactured as "bare metal," without the asbestos components installed. The asbestos components are added later by the user or a third party, but the equipment manufacturer...
THP’s Operation Daydreamer targets drugged drivers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is cracking down on people who drive under the influence of illicit or prescription drugs. And, unlike alcohol-related DUI, drugged driving most often takes place during the daytime.That's why the THP initiated Operation Daydreamer in...
J&J news: Federal subpoenas, $29-million loss in mesothelioma case
Recently, Johnson & Johnson admitted in its annual report that it has received subpoenas from the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The subpoenas apparently related to the litigation alleging that J&J's signature line of baby...
Reminder: Extra DUI enforcement St. Patrick’s Day weekend
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, drunk driving accounts for almost a third of U.S. traffic fatalities each year.DUI can also get you arrested, and a Tennessee DUI conviction is a very serious matter. During the 2017 St. Patrick's Day enforcement...
Another state considers lowering DUI BAC limit to 0.05 percent
The state of California is considering two, tough new DUI bills. One would lower the per se blood alcohol content (BAC) for a DUI to 0.05 percent, following the lead of Utah and the recommendation of the National Transportation Safety Board. The other bill would make...
FDA: Asbestos found in Claire’s Stores cosmetics containing talc
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, its regulatory framework of 80 years needs to be updated to test the safety of cosmetics. Currently, cosmetics manufacturers are not required to test their products for safety before selling them on the American...
Are narcissists bad drivers?
In Greek mythology, many loved the hunter Narcissus for his beauty, but he showed them contempt and disdain. It seems many fellow narcissists exhibit similar behavior on the road. (A narcissist is someone who has an inflated sense of self-importance or who has an...
Will a Missouri Supreme Court ruling help J&J in its talc cases?
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is being sued nationwide for exposing users of its talc-based products, including J&J Baby Powder, to asbestos despite knowing the risk. They are accused of hiding evidence that the talc used in their products was contaminated with...
Could you comply with Canada’s new THC limit for driving?
There's an easy way to comply with Canada's new impaired driving law for marijuana: Don't use marijuana at all. Considering that marijuana is now legal for recreational purposes in Canada, however, you ideally wouldn't have to avoid marijuana completely in order to be...