In late May and early June, a series of strong storms rocked the Tulsa area, bringing with them high winds and heavy rain, leading to flooding. The damage was wide-spread and left property owners wondering what their next steps would be. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, approved multiple counties for Individual Assistance. Individual …
Nearly 100 million Americans use the summer as a prime time to take a vacation, and about half of them get in the car for a road trip. Between the increased traffic volume and the warm weather, there are plenty of things to keep in mind when traveling over the summer. Attorney Rachel Gusman of …
Recently, an $85 million settlement between Teva Pharmaceuticals and the state of Oklahoma was signed by Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman. The state maintained that Teva utilized deceptive marketing claims to promote opioids as safe and effective pain relievers while de-emphasizing the addictive properties of the drugs. The funds from the settlement are earmarked …
A number of cereals and oat-based snack products have tested positive for trace amounts of glyphosate—the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Weed Killer. An article on the study and its findings is available here. About the Study Tests performed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found traces of glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—in 21 oat-based …
A recent study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association warns that high levels of caffeine and other stimulants commonly found in popular energy drinks could have unintended health risks. A detailed article on the study and its findings is available here. The Study’s Findings The study suggests the use of caffeinated energy …
June has been declared National Safety Month by the National Safety Council (NSC). Thousands of organizations across the nation use this observance to highlight the leading causes of serious injuries or death in many facets of our lives. With this in mind, attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain visited KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa on June …
In the third verdict to conclude that Roundup® Weed Killer causes cancer, a jury in Alameda County, California has ordered Monsanto—the product’s manufacturer—to pay $2 billion to a Northern California couple suffering from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A detailed article on this landmark verdict is available here. The Verdict The jury ordered Monsanto, acquired last year by …
Both Ford and General Motors have recently issued similar recalls of popular truck models to correct dangerous conditions which could lead to a fire. In each, the recalls address issues with engine block heaters—electric elements that connect to external power while a vehicle sits for an extended time. These devices warm the engine and make …
In the past two weeks, a series of powerful weather systems have caused significant damage to many parts of Oklahoma. Bringing with them heavy rain, strong winds, and tornados, these systems have threatened many locations around our home state—disrupting the lives of thousands of the citizens we have pledged to serve. As residents and involved …
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered two manufacturers to halt sales of surgical mesh commonly used to correct pelvic organ prolapse. A detailed article on the FDA action is available here. Recently, the FDA ordered two companies—Coloplast and Boston Scientific—to stop selling surgical mesh used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ …
