Concrete Crushing Trial Set for January 2023
Stag Liuzza Class Action lawyers Mike Stag, Ashley Liuzza, and Matt Rogenes are scheduled to go to trial in the first phase of a class action against Tammany Holding Company. The question is whether Tammany Holding Company is liable for damages to three separate neighbor subclasses, as a result of a massive concrete crushing operation […]
Staying Informed on Air Quality and Pollution
Air quality and air pollution represent major environmental and health concerns in the United States and around the world. If you’ve ever walked outside to a sky filled with haze or had difficulty breathing outside, air pollution may have been to blame. Particle pollution represents a unique challenge because it has natural sources (for example, […]
Arkema’s Appeal of Class Cert Ruling Denied
In a big win for Plaintiffs and the community impacted by the 2017 Arkema plant fires, the Fifth Circuit has denied Defendant’s Motion for Leave to Appeal Judge Ellison’s Class Certification Order. This means that the Fifth Circuit will not review Judge Ellison’s class certification decision and the chemical plant fire case will proceed to […]
What happens if I decide to file a lawsuit?
When potential clients contact us with a potential legal issue, we help guide them and give them all of their options. Filing a lawsuit should never be taken lightly. However, if someone has injured you or impaired your rights, filing a lawsuit may be the only chance to make you whole again or hold a […]
Infant Formula Recall Could Impact You
On February 17, 2022, Abbott Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of powdered baby formula manufactured at its facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Brands of formula in the recall include Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. The same day, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced that they were investigating several […]
Designation of PFAS as Hazardous Substances
In March, the EPA indicated that it will regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), namely PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), otherwise known as the Superfund Law. Including PFAS as hazardous substances under CERLA is long overdue. Various passive “receivers” of PFAS wastes, such […]
Am I Taking Medicine That Has Been Recalled?
When the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) considers a drug to be in violation of its regulations, it may order a recall to remove the product from the market. The defect may be in the product itself, in the product labeling, or in promotional literature for the product. Approximately 4,500 drugs and medical devices are […]
Should I Have My Blood Tested for PFAS?
On July 28, 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published a report titled “Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-up.” This consensus study report was funded by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and […]
Legacy Lawsuit Settlements with Oil Companies
Clients with property damaged by oil and gas drilling and exploration often ask about what they can expect to receive in settlement. Although we seek to negotiate a win for our clients, accounting for the costs and risks of litigation, there are certain terms generally expected in the settlement environmental damage lawsuits. Settlement of Oil […]
FDA’s Proposed Rule for Over the Counter Drugs
The Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of prescription drugs and over-the-counter (“OTC”) drugs. OTC drugs are those that may be bought directly by consumers and without prescription. The labels on OTC medication must provide enough information for consumers to decide whether to use products without a doctor’s supervision. Directions […]