Contractor Did Not Follow EPA Guidelines for Asbestos, Indicted on Federal Charges A man from Little River, SC, has been indicted on federal charges for violating the Clean Air Act after he allegedly released asbestos into the environment during a condominium renovation. David Braswell, who owns Cool Cote LLC, has been indicted on federal charges for blowing friable asbestos onto the beach, the building's parking lot, and landscaped areas while renovating a beachfront condo tower in 2009. Friable asbestos is any material that readily … [Read more...]
DOJ Sues Pharmaceutical Manufacturer for Unapproved Drugs
July 2, 2013 By
Company Sued by DOJ for Continuing to Manufacture Unapproved Drugs On June 20th, the US Department of Justice issued a lawsuit against a Shreveport-based pharmaceutical company for making and distributing unapproved drugs. Reportedly, this is the second time that Sage Pharmaceuticals has faced federal problems for selling drugs without FDA approval. The US Food and Drug Administration said that, during an inspection of Sage’s plant in February 2012, they found evidence that the pharmaceutical manufacturer was making and selling … [Read more...]
Premises Liability Lawsuits Possible After Sports Bar Deck Collapses
June 20, 2013 By
Deck of Shuckers Collapses, Injuring Two Dozen - Could Prompt Premises Liability Lawsuits In the evening of Thursday, June 13th, a crowd had gathered outside on the deck of a Shuckers restaurant in North Bay Village to watch the playoffs between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Then, with a crack, the patrons were plunged five feet down into Biscayne Bay. Two dozen patrons were rushed to the hospital with injuries. Now, Shuckers restaurant could face premises liability lawsuits, a type of personal injury lawsuit that alleges neglect on … [Read more...]
10 Injured NASCAR Fans Could Bring Personal Injury Lawsuits
June 6, 2013 By
Fans Injured At NASCAR Rally Could File Personal Injury Lawsuits On Sunday, May 26th, 10 people were injured at the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race, according to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, after a nylon rope supporting a Fox Sports overhead television camera fell from the grandstands and landed on the track surface. Three of the fans had to be taken to the hospital for their injuries. Now, those 10 fans could bring personal injury lawsuits against Fox Corporation for negligence. Normally, NASCAR tickets have a personal injury clause on the … [Read more...]
Hepatitis B Outbreak At Clinic in North Charleston
May 27, 2013 By
3 Patients of N Charleston Clinic Diagnosed with Hepatitis B, More Could Suffer On Monday, May 20th, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has ordered a clinic in North Charleston to cease and desist all invasive procedures, after three of the clinic’s patients were diagnosed with Hepatitis B after receiving injections. DHEC reports that the three patients are believed to have caught the virus in February after routine spinal injections. The clinic in question is the Tri-County Spinal Care Center. Hepatitis B … [Read more...]
Samsca Safety Alert
May 2, 2013 By
The Strom Law Firm is now investigating and evaluating potential cases against Samsca. The FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The safety announcement notes that Samsca should not be used for any longer than 30 days and should not be used in those with an underlying liver disease as it can cause liver injury that may potentially require liver transplant or cause death. Samsca is a drug used to treat low sodium levels in blood. Recent clinical trials showed an increased risk of liver injury when evaluating … [Read more...]
Jury Awards $8.3 Million to First Plaintiff in DePuy All-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit
March 15, 2013 By
First Plaintiff in Series of Personal Injury Lawsuits Against DePuy All-Metal Hip Replacements Receives $8.3 Million The first bellwether trial against Johnson & Johnson and their subsidiary DePuy Orthopedics reached a verdict – and the jury ruled for $8.3 Million in the plaintiff’s favor. Loren Kransky is a Vietnam War veteran and former prison guard, who had a hip replacement with DePuy’s all-metal ASR XL hip replacement device in 2007, and after suffering 25 surgical procedures and a host of medical problems, he finally had the … [Read more...]
