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Did I Misuse a Product or Was It Defective?

Posted on August 31, 2017 in Product Liability

If you recently incurred injury while using a product, you may wonder if you have legal grounds for a product liability claim. Injuries involving the products we use every day fall under the realm of product liability law. In certain instances, you may be able to collect damages to pay for medical bills, compensate for… read more

How to Ensure You Place Your Loved One in a Safe Nursing Home

Posted on August 31, 2017 in Nursing Home Negligence

When our loved ones can no longer care for themselves, sometimes we must put our trust in others to make sure their needs are met. It can be difficult to trust a family member’s care to a complete stranger – how can you be sure that your loved one gets all the care they need… read more

Accident with an Uninsured Driver?

Posted on August 31, 2017 in Car Accidents

You faithfully pay your insurance premiums on time, and reasonably expect others to do the same. It can be frustrating then, to be involved in an accident with someone who is uninsured or underinsured. Unfortunately this is not uncommon. Should you find yourself in a car accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, take the… read more

CAOC 2017 Award Finalists Consumer Attorney Winner

Posted on August 25, 2017 in Uncategorized

SACRAMENTO (Aug. 24, 2017) – Consumer Attorneys of California president Greg Bentley today announced this year’s finalists for the organization’s two major member awards, Consumer Attorney of the Year. The winners will be revealed at CAOC’s Annual Installation and Awards Dinner Nov. 18, 2017 to be held in conjunction with CAOC’s 56th Annual Convention at… read more

Johnson & Johnson Hit with Massive $417M Verdict

Posted on August 23, 2017 in Product Liability,Uncategorized

California Talcum Powder Cancer Trial A Los Angeles jury issued Johnson & Johnson with a $417M verdict for failure to warn about the increased risk of ovarian cancer due to regular use of its talcum powder products. This was the first trial in California that explored the link between Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products… read more

Uber Takes Another Hit- Consumer Privacy Violations

Posted on August 23, 2017 in Uncategorized

Ridesharing company Uber is making headlines again, this time bringing into question the privacy of their customers and their employees. Last week, Uber agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for failing to protect consumers’ sensitive data and privacy. Although they are not required to pay a settlement, they are required to hire a… read more