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Stag Liuzza, LLC is a plaintiff-oriented environmental and complex litigation law firm. Stag Liuzza’s practice has grown to include maritime, personal injury, toxic torts, mineral royalties, and defective pharmaceutical/medical device litigation.
OxyContin Settlement Plan Analysis
The History Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin is often cited as a catalyst of a nationwide opioid epidemic. Oxycontin is a powerful prescription painkiller that hit the market in 1996. The company pleaded guilty to misbranding the drug in
Water Treatment for PFAS Contamination
The synthetic PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, pose a significant threat to drinking water supplies in the U.S. Their characteristics make them resistant to natural breakdown over time. Moreover, their high-water solubility contributes to significant mobility in soil and an
California Bans Toxic Chemicals in Food
Last month, California became the first state to enact a law banning certain chemicals commonly found in processed food. The law does not ban food, but only the additives. The law urges manufacturers to use safer alternative ingredients. What chemicals
The Environmental Impact of Firefighting Foam
A Deep Dive into PFOS and PFOA Firefighting Foam (AFFF) has long been a critical tool in addressing flammable liquid-based fires, but its impact on the environment has come under scrutiny, particularly with the generation of PFAS substances like PFOS
Evolution and Advancements in Firefighting Foams
In 1902, Russian engineer and chemist Aleksandr Loran spearheaded the development of the first firefighting foam. Loran’s innovative solution addressed the inefficiencies of water in combating oil and flammable liquid-based fires. NRL and 3M Collaboration in the 1960s Delving into
Louisiana rear end law in personal injury lawsuits
Eastman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, highlight the complexities of determining fault in car crashes. The best personal injury lawyers know these principles. This is article will discuss their application in this specific case, referencing the statute LSA-R.S.
Active PFAS Laws on Wastewater and Sludge
The persistence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and potential health risks have thrust these chemicals into the regulatory spotlight. As scientists delve deeper into the impact of PFAS, regulatory frameworks are evolving to address these concerns.
Taxotere Multidistrict Litigation Update
Since 2016, lawsuits involving Taxotere, a drug used to treat metastatic breast cancer, have been consolidated in a Multidistrict litigation (“MDL”) in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Triche-Milazzo oversees the litigation. Who are the plaintiffs? Plaintiffs
Common Injuries in Car Accidents
Every year, millions of people experience car accidents. https://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx These incidents range from minor fender benders to catastrophic collisions. Regardless of the severity, car wrecks can inflict various injuries on those involved. Properly documenting these injuries is extremely important when
I Was Injured on an Oil Rig in Louisiana.
What Should I Do? Working on an oil rig can be dangerous, and accidents leading to physical injuries can have grave consequences for your well-being and financial stability. Offshore workers and others on oil rigs can sustain serious personal injuries.
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$1.056 billion verdict against Exxon Mobil
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