2012 Personal Injury Legal News Archives

December 2012

Yelp Reviewer Faces 750K Defamation Lawsuit

Monday, 10 December, 2012

Yelp.com is the first stop for many consumers when choosing where to dine, get a hair cut or even when hiring a home contractor. Recent studies have found that Yelp reviews have a significant impact on a business’s foot traffic. According to one study, a half-star can increase a restaurant’s … continue reading

October 2012

Monster Energy Drink Company Faces Lawsuit and FDA Investigation

Tuesday, 23 October, 2012

Popular energy drink, Monster Energy, has come under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after five people have died and one suffered a non-fatal heart attack.  The reported deaths date back to 2004, and have not officially been linked to Monster, but have aroused the interest of the … continue reading

Monster Beverage Sued For Wrongful Death of 14-Year-Old

Monday, 22 October, 2012

Parents of 14-year-old Anais Fournier have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in California against Monster Beverage Corp., the maker of popular energy drinks. Fournier’s parents are claiming that their daughter’s consumption of two 24-oz. cans of the drink within a 24-hour period last year caused her to go into cardiac … continue reading

First Lawsuit Filed Over Meningitis Outbreak

Saturday, 13 October, 2012

A Minnesota woman, who is one of 185 known patients to contract meningitis from tainted steroid injections, is the first to sue the company identified as the source.  The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota Thursday by Barbe Puro, who is charging New England Compounding Center of Massachusetts … continue reading

September 2012

Victims of Dark Knight Rises Shooting File Lawsuits Against Movie Theater

Wednesday, 26 September, 2012

On July 19th, 2012 James Holmes walked into an Aurora, Colorado movie theater during the premier of Dark Knight Rises and opened fire.  When he stopped shooting he had taken 12 lives, wounded 58 more, and sent shockwaves across the country.  While no amount of money can undo the horror … continue reading

Lawyer Sues Bar After Bouncers Sever His Pinkie Finger

Thursday, 20 September, 2012

A Virginia attorney is filing a lawsuit against a popular Washington DC bar after the bouncers allegedly severed his pinkie finger when they forcibly ejected him from the premises.  Robert Dyer of Arlington went to Smith Point bar and restaurant at 1:30 AM in September of 2011 after having consumed … continue reading

First Popcorn Lung Disease Case Won By Consumer

Thursday, 20 September, 2012

Wayne Watson, a man who ate two bags of microwave popcorn every day for years and developed a rare lung disease called “popcorn lung,” was awarded $7 million in damages yesterday by a Colorado jury after a day and a half of deliberations. The jury found the popcorn manufacturer, Glister-Mary … continue reading

Beef Manufacturer Files Lawsuit Against ABC for the Term Pink Slime

Tuesday, 18 September, 2012

In early 2012, ABC news ran a campaign that sought to enlighten its viewers about the process of producing beef used for fast food companies.  Keying in on a substance termed “pink slime,” ABC shocked many viewers in true Upton Sinclair fashion by exposing what it considered to be an … continue reading

Lawyer Sues New York City for Failing to Enforce Bicycle Speed Limits in Central Park

Monday, 17 September, 2012

A blind lawyer injured by a speeding cyclist in New York’s Central Park has filed a lawsuit – but not against the offending rider.  Richard Bernstein is instead filing a lawsuit against the city for failing to keep people with disabilities safe in public parks. Alleging a violation of the … continue reading

Fan Injuries at Football Games Raise Questions About Stadium Liability

Thursday, 6 September, 2012

As professional and college football returns, hundreds of thousands of spectators will flood stadiums across the country each weekend to support their teams.  Most fans will enjoy the game responsibly, but some will allow a mix of emotion and alcohol to get the better of them and engage in foolish, … continue reading

Singer Patti Labelle Settles Personal Injury Lawsuit

Thursday, 6 September, 2012

Patti Labelle settled a lawsuit against her by paying $100,000 this week.  The R&B diva was sued for her behavior in an argument between a mother of an 18 month old child who was, apparently, acting too unruly for Ms. Labelle’s tastes.  The singer, living in New York while she … continue reading

August 2012

Aimee Copeland's Potential Legal Case

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012

Last week, former University of Georgia student Aimee Copeland returned to her home after spending several months in Georgia hospitals. In May, the 24 year old Aimee found her life in danger after she contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a deadly flesh eating bacteria, when the zip-line she was riding broke and … continue reading

Widespread Toilet Recall Makes for Interesting Legal Case

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012

A recent toilet recall and related lawsuit may have you rethink how safe you feel in your bathroom.   Earlier this month, a Las Vegas woman filed a lawsuit against toilet manufacturer Flushmate for injuries suffered when her toilet malfunctioned and caused her an undisclosed harm. As a result of this lawsuit, … continue reading

Little Leaguer with Brain Injury Receives Large Settlement

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012

The legal case stemming from the sad story of little leaguer Stephen Domalewski came to a close recently when the family settled their lawsuit against the bat manufacturer, the little league, and a sporting goods chain for $14.5 million.  In case you are unfamiliar with the case, in 2006 Stephen, … continue reading