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A Federal Judge in Philadelphia is allowing a case against Bayer, regarding its marketing of the birth control device Essure, to proceed.  The drug giant asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought by five women.  The court, however, ruled that two of the womens’ claims – that Bayer used misleading advertising and…

A Billings, Montana school district has settled a lawsuit stemming from the fall, and subsequent skull injury, of a seven year-old student.  The student, a second grader at Broadwater Elementary School, fell several feet into a window well.  The fall rendered her unconscious.  According to the lawsuit, filed by the girl’s mother, the school neither…

215 injuries so far — that we know of.  Get this repaired before you put baby in this stroller again.  The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards. Source: Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in…

  The high-profile death of Anton Yelchin following the rollaway of his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee illuminates significant problems with the defect – first investigated by NHTSA in August 2015, and the recall remedy – a software patch to prevent rollaway in some circumstances and warning chimes: FCA’s (Fiat Chrysler America) recall blames drivers: “The…

Being in a crash is traumatic, and seeking the support of friends and loved ones is completely normal. After you have surveyed the damage, treated your injuries and returned home, your first instinct may be to post about your experiences on social media. This is where people can get in trouble. Sharing too much information…

A college woman is suing rapper A$AP Ferg and the Coachella Music and Arts Festival because of injuries she suffered while watching A$AP Ferg perform at the 2014 festival.  The plaintiff, Libby Frankel, says in the suit that her head and neck were injured when A$AP Ferg leaped off the stage and landed on top…

The family of a six-year old Massachusetts girl is suing Panera after the restaurant’s employees caused the girl to become extremely ill by putting peanut butter on her grilled cheese sandwich.  The girl has a severe peanut allergies, and her family twice made the restaurant aware of such when ordering the grilled cheese sandwich.  The restaurant…

New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases, giving patients more time to file a medical malpractice suit.  Currently, New York law states that victims of medical malpractice must file a lawsuit within 2 ½ years of the malpractice occurring.  However, the bill would…

Kashi Company announced this week that it is voluntarily recalling a variety of granola bars in the United States.  The recall is due to sunflower seeds in the bars that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the product recall here. Frank VerderamePartner Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney, who has dedicated his…

Eight more automakers have announced that they are recalling vehicles with defective Takata air bags.  This round of recalls, following Takata’s announcement earlier this month that up to 40 million air bags will be declared defective by 2019, accounts for over 12 million air bags.  Today’s recalls include Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and…

Make sure your tires are not 6 years old or older. If they are, replace them, no matter how much tread they have.  This video will show you how to check the age of your tires. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngIK4dmTGic Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks,…

The chairs can collapse unexpectedly.  And it can hurt! Source: TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since…

A Michigan jury will be tasked with deciding who is to blame for a man suffering a severe knee injury when he slipped on shotgun pellets.  The man, Russell Albertson, was touring an Ervin Industries plant when he slipped on shotgun pellets, manufactured at the plant, that laid on the floor.  While Ervin Industries’ attorneys…

A plastic surgeon in Burley, Idaho is being sued by four former patients for giving them counterfeit Botox and breast implants.  The accused doctor, Dr. Temp Patterson, has since closed his cosmetic surgery business.  The suit accuses Dr. Patterson of intentionally, and without notifying the patients, switching counterfeit Botox and breast implants, manufactured in China,…

A Portland, Oregon man was awarded $13.5 million after a garbage truck hit him, severing his left leg above his knee.  The 57-year old, Scott Busch, was crossing the street with a “walk” signal when the garbage truck made an illegal right hand turn.  The driver of the truck was cited for failure to obey traffic…

Rockabye baby — The waist buckle can break, and baby may fall. Source: Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I served as President…

Here’s a hint…if they are, we have no way of knowing about it.  Arizona is part of a larger national issue in which doctors and hospitals are able to hide their mistakes from the public, as the hospitals do not record such errors.  As a result, it’s nearly impossible for clients to pick the best…

In the last three months alone, juries have forced Johnson & Johnson to pay well over $100 million in damages to individuals and their families due to a link between cancer and the talcum powder in the company’s powder products.  In February, a St. Louis jury awarded $72 million to the family of an Alabama…

Don’t get burned by your electric kettle — stop using it and get your money back. The heating element can fail and rupture, posing shock and burn hazards to the user. Source: Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association…

According to a lawsuit filed this month, a patient at Windsor County Drive Care Center in Fremont, California suffered life threatening injuries due to the facility neglecting him.  The patient was admitted to the facility following a fall that broke his leg, and at the time he suffered from diabetes and nerve damage.  According to…

Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California agreed to a $450,000 settlement in a case where it was accused of improperly discharging a homeless patient.  The Hospital was accused of “dumping” the patient – releasing the person somewhere other than a residence, without the patient’s consent.  The settlement funds will be paid for homeless recuperative…

Like your house?  Want to keep it? The Impel and Impel 2 power packs’ lithium ion batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging. Source: Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly…

Learn, don’t burn!  The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.  If you have one of these stop using it now! Source: Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported Richard PlattnerI have been active in…

No matter what you’re driving, it is imperative to always be safe, and alert, on the roads.  However, the Huffington Post reports that the trucking industry is intentionally making our roads more dangerous…and your Congressional Representative might be able to help. The attorneys at Plattner Verderame, PC are experienced in all accident cases, including those…

Warning about e-cigarettes exploding: The explosions generally result when the e-cigs get overcharged. The quality (more expensive) model chargers are digital and incorporate automatic kill switches to avoid overcharging. Conversely the cheaper models will just keep charging the battery; their solution is to supply very detailed directions, e.g. never charge for more than 2 hours…