Legislation to Help Fallen Officers’ Families
The Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act Legislation Unanimously Passes the Senate In a release issued on May 17, 2017 by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Grassley, the United States Senate unanimously passed legislation to help families of fallen officers. The legislation will reduce the backlog of … [Read more...] about Legislation to Help Fallen Officers’ Families
Doctors Families Concerned about Increasing Price of EpiPens
The Price Tag of EpiPens. EpiPens are auto-injectors that could mean the difference between life-and-death during an allergic reaction. They are the most commonly prescribed auto-injector on the market, and used by both adults and children with severe allergies. The increasing price tag, however, has some doctors and … [Read more...] about Doctors Families Concerned about Increasing Price of EpiPens
Individual Complaints in Zofran Litigation
On Going Case Against Zofran Birth Defect. As part of pretrial proceedings in the Zofran birth defect lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline, families are now completing documents with individual details of their cases. More than 200 birth defects lawsuits have been consolidated in a multidistrict litigation in federal court … [Read more...] about Individual Complaints in Zofran Litigation
No Cap on GM Fund for Families of Victims of Defective Switch
GM Fund For Victims Of Defective Switch. Families of those who died in crashes tied to a defective ignition switch in General Motors (GM) cars will be entitled to at least $1 million each. The figure is considered a starting point for each death and is part of a formula created to pay the families of those people who … [Read more...] about No Cap on GM Fund for Families of Victims of Defective Switch
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Survey Planned
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Controversy There are some major developments to report in the Camp Lejeune toxic water controversy. These include a major study to assess the health effects of drinking the base’s poisoned water and the reintroduction of legislation in the U.S. Congress that would benefit many of those sickened by the … [Read more...] about Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Survey Planned
Families Sue Exxon For $1 Billion
Exxon-Mobil Faces 50 Separate Lawsuits. Exxon-Mobil faces more than 50 separate lawsuits in which families are seeking $1 billion. The families live near the Jacksonville Exxon station in Baltimore County where, in January, state environmental officials said as much as 26,000 gallons of fuel leaked for more than 30 days. The … [Read more...] about Families Sue Exxon For $1 Billion
