A United States District Court judge ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a Massachusetts man killed in a tractor-trailer crash near Oklahoma City can proceed. A detailed article on this fatal collision is available here. The judge rejected a motion filed by Missouri’s New Prime Inc. trucking company to dismiss …
A recent report issued by Reuters suggests executives and other officials within Johnson & Johnson (J&J) have known for decades that the talcum used to create the company’s signature baby powder products contained asbestos, and failed to notify federal regulators. An article summarizing the findings is available here. A History of Suppression After examining trial …
On December 13th, attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa to discuss dangerous toys and gifts, and the dangers they can present to infants and younger children. With these insights, Graves McLain hopes to help parents protect their young ones from harm this holiday season. Watch the video: Consumer Advocacy …
In a recent case of medical malpractice, a Florida woman lost a healthy kidney when her surgeon mistakenly removed it. An article on the tragic surgical error appears here. A Terrible Mistake A Palm Beach, Florida woman in her early fifties entered the hospital for routine back surgery, only to leave with one kidney. During …
New liquor laws went into effect in Oklahoma as of October 1st, 2018. While these changes have been well-received by beer drinkers and alcohol distributors, they have raised concerns with substance abuse and public safety experts. The changes have many concerned that expanded access could cause harm and raise the potential for abuse. A detailed …
On November 21st, Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa to discuss drunk and distracted driving, and the danger it can present during the holiday season. He offered insight on how to identify and eliminate risks on the road. Watch the video: Defining Drunk or Distracted Driving According to Mothers Against …
A Georgia football player died of head injuries two days after losing consciousness during a game. An article on the death of 16-year-old linebacker Dylan Thomas of Pike County High School appears here. A Tragic Loss At first, Dylan Thomas’s teammates thought their friend had suffered a leg injury. Leaving the game after an injury …
Nearly three years ago, two juries in Philadelphia awarded compensatory damages to clients in two lawsuits against Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ drug Risperdal. Now, both cases are proceeding toward new trials to determine punitive damages. A detailed article on the move appears here. Motion to Block Denied Judge Arnold New of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas …
A Seattle woman walking her Great Dane claims she and her pet were attacked by three dogs owned by a homeless woman living in a parked RV. An article on the story appears here. When Leslie Shelton attempted to walk her dog near the area of Sixth Avenue South and South Snoqualmie Street in Seattle, …
At 2:00 am on November 4th, Daylight Savings Time comes to an end in the U.S. Nearly everywhere in the nation, clocks will turn back one hour. Many people find adjusting to this new time difficult. The effects can include loss of sleep and a tired feeling that resembles jet lag. Appropriately enough, November 4th-11th …
