As part of the screening process, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft take steps to avoid hiring drivers that may present a risk to their passengers. Unfortunately, in some cases, these companies fall short in the screening process. One of those failures involves an Uber driver accused of committing sexual assault and kidnapping in Scottsdale,…
DetailsMainstream social media sites are being utilized to prey on underage victims for sex trafficking. Showard Law Firm is currently accepting cases involving sex trafficking victims recruited this way. Victim Files Lawsuit Against Facebook “Jane Doe,” a 15-year-old sex trafficking survivor from Houston, sued Facebook in 2019 after three years of abuse. The…
DetailsWe expect that the products we purchase in grocery stores are safe and do not expose us to serious injuries. However, this was not true for one unfortunate cook who suffered third-degree burns over 30% of his body in 2017 when a can of cooking spray exploded. At Showard Law Firm, we fight to…
DetailsAlthough it has long denied liability for exposing users to dangerous asbestos, the consumer products giant, Johnson & Johnson, just agreed to a bulk settlement of its product liability lawsuits. These were filed over its talcum powder products. Specifically, in October 2020, the company agreed to pay $100 million to a group of 1,000 claimants…
DetailsSchools are joining a nationwide lawsuit against cigarette maker Juul E-cigarettes, which are popular among teenagers. In fact, their vaping products have almost 80 percent of the market share—yet there are significant dangers from e-cigarettes. First, there is a danger of nicotine addiction from these products. E-cigarettes also contain large amounts of toxic materials, including…
DetailsInternal records from The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) show that over 12,000 children were sexually abused while participating in its programs. Advocacy groups believe this figure may be substantially higher given the wave of lawsuits filed against the BSA– which recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. According to allegations raised in the complaints, incidents…
DetailsHundreds of thousands of truck accidents happen every year. In many instances, these collisions lead to damaged vehicles, serious injuries, and even fatalities. Unfortunately, so many of these accidents were avoidable—and in many cases, taking simple safety precautions would have been sufficient to prevent them. Below are some of the most frequent reasons for truck…
DetailsThe COVID-19 pandemic has added an unexpected layer of confusion to many aspects of life. It should be no surprise that it would carry over to a car accident. If you are involved in an accident during this unprecedented time, protect yourself and your legal rights as you would during any other time, but also…
DetailsThis July, Judge Ana C. Viscomi of the New Jersey Superior Court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s motion to reduce or dismiss a $186 million combined punitive damage award, which had already been reduced from $750 million in February. In denying the appeal, the judge called the company’s behavior “reprehensible.” NJ Jury Awards $37.3 Million…
DetailsCOVID-19 has upended life worldwide. This includes the legal system in Southern Arizona, which has faced court closures and delays, as well as restrictions on visits to attorneys. Challenges in receiving prompt and thorough medical attention, along with staffing problems at insurance companies, have also impacted the speed with which personal injury claims are resolved.…
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