“Sick worker” syndrome is the condition that causes a worker to be fatigued or depressed, giving the impression of poor work ethics. The worker cannot help this condition; it is a chemical process. Repeated motion as seen in typists, pianists, and meat packers leads to a large, early production of cytokines. Cytokines are proteins in […]
Tort Reform and Asbestos: Not a Piece of Cake
Asbestos is a fire-proof material, the fibers of which were used in cloth, building materials, auto parts, and other materials for an extended period of time, until it was found that asbestos is harmful, even cancerous. There have been thousands of injury claims made due to asbestos poisoning, putting uncomfortable pressure on many companies. Asbestos […]
Paint Problems in Providence
Rhode Island “Did you eat a lot of paint chips as a kid?” is an old joke because it’s an old issue. Lead paint was used in many schoolhouses and homes until it was banned in 1978, when the paint was found to have a negative effect on the small children who consumed the paint […]
I-330 and I-336
Initiative 330 and Initiative 336 have been storming the streets of Washington as a topic enraging to both doctors and lawyers alike, as well as concerning the people in regards to their rights and well being. I-330 would place a $350,000 limit on a plaintiff’s possible collection from noneconomic, also known as pain and suffering, […]
Vioxx Update
The second Vioxx trial is still pending in New Jersey with the Defendant Merck putting on its case. The Plaintiff’s case appeared to go very well wtih the Court rejecting several motions by Merck for a mistrial. Merck’s attourney even got into a shouting match with the Judge – which may have been an intentional […]
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