The Dangers of Tanning Salons 1
The Dangers of Tanning Salons

Tanning salons can be seemingly useful in many circumstances, especially to those who don’t live in sunny states like Florida. If you live in New ...

FDA Issues New Warnings About Prescription Drug Lunesta
FDA Issues New Warnings About Prescription Drug Lunesta

The FDA has just recently released new warnings regarding the popular sleep aid Lunesta (Eszopiclone). In addition to issuing new warnings, the government agency has ...

Manufacturer of “FiveFingers” Shoes Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Manufacturer of “FiveFingers” Shoes Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

The company that produces the odd-looking running shoes called “FiveFingers” has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for roughly $3.75 million. The case dates ...

Injuries at Amusement Parks
411: Injuries at Amusement Parks

Amusement parks are generally destinations filled with fun; places on which families descend in anticipation of a day of thrill and, well, amusement. Unfortunately, though, ...

Ban On Cigarette Sales
P.I. Pulse: CVS Bans Cigarette Sales

A pharmacy (a store that, in its simplest form, dispenses medicine to promote health) banning the sale of cigarettes seems like a no-brainer. But CVS ...

411: Nail Salon Negligence
411: Nail Salon Negligence

  While infections, lacerations and loss of limbs might commonly be associated with hospitals, construction sites or car crashes, they’re not typically discussed in the ...

Taking Issue with the BP Full-Page Ad
Taking Issue with the BP Full-Page Ad

  In the Friday, November 29th issue of the New York Times, BP (formerly known as British Petroleum) took out a full-page ad lambasting the ...

Court: Toyota Must Pay at Least $3 Million to Victims
Court: Toyota Must Pay at Least $3 Million to Victims

  Toyota Lawsuit: In 2007, a Toyota car crash caused by unintended acceleration resulted in the injury of the car’s driver and the death of ...

Liebeck v. McDonalds
Looking Back on the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case

Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants is one of the most polarizing lawsuits of all time, defining the divide between plaintiff’s attorneys and tort reform activists. But ...

P.I. Pulse: Product Liability (E-Cigarette Explosion)
P.I. Pulse: Product Liability (E-Cigarette Explosion)

  Everybody knows (or should know) that young children should be kept away from cigarettes. In reality, everyone should stay away from cigarettes as much ...