Christopher J. Stephens Named 2020 Recipient of Plattner Verderame’s Annual Civil Justice Scholarship
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is pleased to announce that Christopher Stephens is the 2020 recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship. Chris is an award-winning law student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2021. Chris Stephens earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of…
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Vehicle Crash Caused by a Medical Emergency?
On average, more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Some of them have an official cause listed as a medical emergency. Medical emergencies can never be anticipated, especially when someone is driving alone. A majority of medical emergencies cannot be prevented either. This means that the driver who suffers…
Read MorePlacenta Injuries Found in Study of Pregnant Women with COVID-19
A study conducted by Northwestern has found placental injuries in women who have tested positive for COVID-19. The placenta is the first organ to form when a woman is pregnant, and it is very important when it comes to the development of the fetus. The placenta helps give nutrients to the fetus and also removes…
Read MoreAmerican Honda Recalls Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazards
American Honda has announced a recall of its Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) due to crash and injury hazards. The manufacturer said that the vehicle can move or roll when it has been placed in the park position, leading to crash and injury hazards. The recall was announced on June 18, 2020, and American Honda recommends…
Read MorePPP Loans and Future Whistleblower Claims
Businesses throughout Arizona and the rest of the country have been struggling to stay afloat ever since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States. Arizona is slowly reopening the state, including non-essential businesses. Thousands of businesses applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government to help prevent laying off employees.…
Read MoreSpeeding Reaching Dangerous Levels During the Pandemic
Speeding on roads all across the country has become a serious problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. One might think that because most of the country is in lockdown mode that there wouldn’t be many problems on the roads. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth, as many police departments are seeing excessive speeds, some…
Read MoreHow New Title IX Regulations Could Affect Sexual Assault Claims on College Campuses
On May 6, 2020, the United States Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos took steps to strengthen protections under Title IX for survivors of sexual assault. It requires due process on all campuses so that students can obtain an education free of sexual harassment and discrimination. This is the first time in the history of…
Read MoreUnderstanding Class Actions and Multi-District Litigation
When many people are injured in the same way or suffer a common type of loss, those lawsuits can be consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL) or a class action claim. The goal of this consolidation is to move cases through the courts more quickly and efficiently, so that plaintiffs can have justice. What are…
Read MoreWeight Loss Drugs Belviq® and Belviq XR® Withdrawn from Market after Study Shows Increased Cancer Risk
Eisai Inc., the manufacturer of weight loss drugs Belviq® and Belviq XR®, voluntarily agreed to withdraw these drugs from the market after a clinical safety study showed an increased risk of cancer associated with taking the medications. The drugs are also known by the name loracaserin. As a condition of FDA approval of loracaserin in…
Read MoreAre Autopilot Systems Truly As Safe As They’re Intended to Be?
One of the biggest safety issues when it comes to the roadways these days is distracted driving that poses serious risk for crashes, injuries, and deaths. Fully and partially autonomous vehicles are supposed to help curb that risk, but how well do they really work? Autopilot systems are coming under scrutiny, especially since a Tesla…
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