Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices are quickly integrating into everyday life. These devices are supposed to make life easier and safer, but what happens when someone is injured after using a defective AI product? Who is the responsible party, the manufacturer of the product or the developer of the AI itself? Let’s use an example of […]
Product Liability
Third Filing of Subway Tuna Lawsuit Heads to Federal Court
What are you actually eating when you order a Subway tuna fish sandwich? That question is at the heart of a new lawsuit filed against the sandwich retailer in a northern California federal court in November 2021. It’s a claim that has been categorically denied by the defendant and has the potential to make the […]
What Happens in an FDA Inspection & How to Prepare for It
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has a significant responsibility to the public. The agency is charged with ensuring the safety of food, cosmetics and any products that involve radiation. The FDA must ensure not only the safety, but the effectiveness of drugs and medical devices. Mistakes have serious consequences. For that reason, the […]
An Overview of the Zoom Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
“More money, more problems.” That’s the wisdom imparted by a 1997 hit song and it applies to the Zoom class action lawsuit now. When the coronavirus pandemic hit and businesses went to remote work, Zoom Video Communications was one of the biggest beneficiaries. Suddenly, their video conferencing software was being adopted to facilitate inter-office communications. […]
Class Action Settlement for Those Overcharged for Chicken
It sounds like an ad on late-night television—but if you bought chicken between the years of 2009 and 2020, you could be eligible for compensation. That’s the takeaway of a $181 class-action settlement on people being overcharged for chicken. Anti-trust legislation prevents large companies that are ostensibly competitors from working together to control the prices […]
Purdue Pharma Lawsuit Settlement: What It Does & What It Means
Purdue Pharma has been at the center of the storm in the opioid epidemic. As the manufacturer of OxyContin, the pharmaceutical company was going to share in the liability for an addiction crisis that cost 500,000 Americans their lives. However, a controversial settlement plan that is close to final approval stands to protect the Pharma […]