Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Claims Bill Targets Trooper Who Made Careless U-Turn
In 2014, a Florida state trooper made a careless U-turn that resulted in a four-car accident. Three young boys were severely injured. More than six years later, they are still waiting for compensation. Part of the issue involves lawsuits filed against the state government. Florida, as all other states, has strict rules concerning when… Read More »
Samsung Faces Lawsuit Related To Exploding Lithium-Ion Battery
A lawsuit filed against Samsung alleges that a vape pen battery exploded in the plaintiff’s face injuring both him and his infant son. The plaintiff has filed a product liability lawsuit against both Samsung and the store from which he purchased the vape pen. According to the plaintiff, he was lying on his bed… Read More »
“Real Water” Brand Linked To Liver Ailments
Health Officials in Las Vegas believe that they have linked multiple cases of liver problems to a bottled water brand, Real Water. The company is now facing a probe by the Food and Drug Administration and multiple lawsuits from those who fell ill after consuming the bottled water product. The plaintiffs are seeking class… Read More »
Doctor With Revoked License Botches Circumcision
Less than two weeks after his medical license was revoked by the Board of Medicine after a patient’s death, the same doctor performed a circumcision for $250. It went terribly wrong. The doctor hit an artery and severely injured the boy, permanently disfiguring his genitalia. He had to be rushed to the emergency room… Read More »
Crash Landing Ruins Family Vacation
A family that was reportedly taking “their last big vacation together” is suing American Airlines after a turbulent landing forced them to get medical attention and cancel most of their trip. The family said it was going to be one of their last big vacations with an elder family member. However, the rough landing… Read More »
Zantac Manufacturers Win Major Decision In Florida
The prescription drug Zantac was first placed on the market in 1983. After years of success, the company that produced Zantac contracted with another company to develop a generic over-the-counter version of the drug that could be purchased at local pharmacies. Once again, the generic Zantac was a hit. However, dangerous levels of a… Read More »
Amusement Park Ride Leaves Boy Dead, Brother Critically Injured
An Iowa regulator halted an amusement park ride at a major area amusement park after an 11-year-old boy lost his life and his brother was left critically injured. The ride, called the Raging River, has since been shut down by Iowa’s regulatory bureau. The amusement park voluntarily shut down the ride after the boy’s… Read More »
Walmart Defeats Customer Who Fell In Injury Suit
Walmart prevailed over an injured customer after they tripped and fell inside of a Walmart store. Walmart fields about a dozen lawsuits like this a day, so they have the process of defending them down to a science. Essentially, everything you do inside of Walmart is recorded. If, for instance, a light fixture were… Read More »
Household Appliance Accidents & Injuries
Can you file a lawsuit if a defective household appliance malfunctions and causes you injury? The answer is yes. In fact, it’s much easier to file a lawsuit against a company that produces a defective product than it is to file a lawsuit against a property owner who allows dangerous conditions to injure those… Read More »
Pet Grooming Company Sued For Injuring Animals
Several individuals who brought their pets to a mobile grooming business say that their animals appeared injured after they were returned to them. One man brought his pet, Karma, to the veterinarian immediately after returning home. His puppy was bleeding from her nose and nearly limp. At the emergency vet, where Karma died, the… Read More »