Ignition switch claims against GM must be heard according to a recent appeals court ruling. While General Motors was successful in filing for protection from creditors under the federal bankruptcy code in 2009, a federal appeals court recently ruled that the protection of the bankruptcy stay will not extend to lawsuits filed by victims of accidents caused by faulty ignition switches. The vehicle manufacturing giant was forced to recall 2.6 million vehicles in 2014 due… read more →
Marijuana DUI Debate Is Picking Up Steam Now that several states have made it legal to purchase and use marijuana, either recreationally or for medicinal purposes, it is not surprising that new challenges and questions surrounding the use of the drug are arising. In fact, these states are beginning to wrestle with the question of how to assess impairment of drivers who have used the drug. This task is not proving to be simple. For… read more →
According to the Florida Supreme Court, Governor Rick Scott is barred from appointing a new Palm Beach County court judge. The decision, which was unanimous, places the burden for replacing Judge Laura Johnson on the voters of Palm Beach County. However, the Supreme Court did allow Scott to choose three other judges to replace outgoing jurists around the state. The Special Case of Palm Beach County The dissension over the appointment of a Palm Beach… read more →
Laundry pods are a convenient way to pre-measure detergent and get clothes clean. They are growing in popularity, with millions of these pods sold in the past year. However, new studies are also indicating that these convenient pods pose a growing threat to children in households in which they are used. Laundry Pods–A Big Problem Brightly colored and often sweetly scented, laundry pods are enticing to small children. However, because of the concentrated nature of… read more →
Personal Injury Attorney weighs in on furniture safety straps IKEA, a popular Swedish furniture company, has been the subject of a recent lawsuit related to furniture tip-over accidents in which several children have been injured. Parents are encouraged to protect their children from tip-over accidents by utilizing safety features such as furniture safety straps or wall-anchor repair kits that prevent heavy furniture from falling on toddlers. Why Is IKEA Being Sued? IKEA furniture is popular… read more →
