Hospital Caught Manipulating COVID-19 Numbers
There has been a lot of misinformation making the rounds about Coronavirus. It can be daunting to keep up with the changes, especially when one credible source conflicts with another. Some of the reasoning behind the varied data is that scientists and medical professionals are learning as we go, which means changes to protocols as…
Read MoreBayer Agrees to $10+ Billion Settlement in Roundup-Related Cancer Cases
Bayer has agreed to pay $10 billion to settle thousands of cases alleging that the weed killer Roundup causes cancer. The Washington Post reports that Bayer “will allocate as much as $9.6 billion to resolve current Roundup litigation. The company said the pool will cover roughly 125,000 claims that allege the product leads to non-Hodgkin’s…
Read MoreAppeals Court Awards $2 Billion in Damages in Johnson & Johnson Talc Case
An appeals court in Missouri has ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $2.1 billion in damages to women who used the company’s talc products, and developed ovarian cancer. Per the New York Times, “the appellate court noted that the company’s internal memorandums from as far back as the 1960s indicated that its talcum products…
Read MoreGovernor McMaster Signs Law Requiring Tracking System for Rape Kits
Many victims of rape are denied closure because their attackers are never caught. Even if you know who your attacker is, proving it under criminal law standards can be difficult without physical evidence. This is why getting a forensic exam, commonly called a “rape kit,” after an assault is so important. Jurisdictions around the country…
Read MorePurell Is Facing Lawsuits after Claiming Its Product Prevents Illness
With the coronavirus pandemic, companies have sprung into action creating products they hope we’ll buy to make ourselves feel safe. Consumers are purchasing masks, gloves, face shields, and disinfectant products from companies they have never heard of before, as well as those they know and trust. But that trust, it turns out, may be misplaced.…
Read MoreCan Vaping Make Coronavirus Worse? Some Experts Say Yes
As the country continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, scientists and researchers continue working for a cure as well as understand more definitively how the virus works. We do know the COVID-19 virus tends to attack the lungs and respiratory system. Patients with weakened immune or respiratory systems may have difficulty fighting off the…
Read MoreSex Trafficking in the Face of the Coronavirus
We have a lot to worry about right now with the spread of the Coronavirus radiating across the country with increasing speed. There is a lot of information for high-risk groups, such as those over the age of 65 and anyone with an underlying health condition. Receiving less headline-grabbing attention are vulnerable groups such as…
Read MoreHas Uber Really Had an Effect on Traffic Safety?
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have exploded in growth over the past few years, giving mass transit and taxis a run for their money as a preferred method of local travel. Proponents of rideshares often point to their safety – keeping drunk or impaired drivers off the road. However, are there any hard numbers…
Read MoreSex Trafficking Victim Sues Hotel Where She Was Held Captive
Sex trafficking is an international, profitable and heinous criminal enterprise that brings in billions of dollars annually at the physical and emotional expense of its victims. As awareness of sex and human trafficking rises throughout the country, everyone has a responsibility to report individuals they believe are exploiting others or being exploited themselves. Hospitality workers…
Read MoreImportant Information about COVID-19 for South Carolina Residents and Visitors
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has people very nervous, and with good reason. McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC has always believed that the way to combat fear is to get the facts, because only then can you make good decisions that are in your own best interest. We have compiled as much pertinent information…
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