Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Exploding Takata Airbag Results in New Lawsuit Against Mercedes
The name “Takata” is now synonymous with the exploding airbags that have a death total of nearly 30 people and counting. The issue was related to the inflator which used a chemical explosion to inflate the airbag rapidly. However, the chemicals could degrade, especially in certain climates. This could result in the explosion being… Read More »
Family of Student Sues Christian Academy After PE Mishap
The family of a former South Florida Christian Academy student filed a lawsuit against the school after their son suffered a severe spinal injury during a PE class. The student isn’t named in the complaint. The lawsuit was filed by his father who alleges that a lack of supervision during the PE class directly… Read More »
Woman Who Suffered Spinal Injury Has Case Dismissed By Judge
A woman who suffered severe spinal injuries while skydiving has had her case dismissed by a judge. The court ruled that the woman and her attorneys had not brought any issue of negligence before the court or failed to prove that the sky diving company had committed any negligence that contributed to the woman’s… Read More »
Jet Skier Sues Waterboat Driver After Waves Cause Injury
If you run over a jet skier with your speed boat, you can certainly be sued for any injury you cause. But what about when your speed boat approaches too closely to a jet skier, and the waves resulting from pass cause injury? Just such a boating accident lawsuit is about to play out… Read More »
What Constitutes “Pain and Suffering Damages” in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
All personal injury lawsuits are based on three components. The first is that the plaintiff must establish that the defendant owed them a duty of care. The plaintiff must then show how the defendant neglected or violated that duty of care. Finally, injuries must result from the failure to render the duty of care…. Read More »
Fuel Tanker Crash Results in Lawsuit Against Insurer
Setting up the story, a fuel tanker crashed spilling several thousand gallons of gasoline all over route 101. The driver of the tanker, who was injured in the crash, filed a claim with his employer’s uninsured driver’s policy. His claim came back rejected, so he has now filed a lawsuit against the insurance company…. Read More »
Ethan’s Law Seeks to Protect Boaters from Accidents
It sometimes seems like the law is a graveyard. Some terrible incident occurs and the name of the legislation is given to the victim whose death may have been prevented by different provisions. All across the country, someone ends up being the poster child for a piece of legislation meant to prevent future deaths… Read More »
Shark Tank Star Faces $2M Lawsuit After Boating Accident
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary was with his wife in Miami Beach relaxing just recently despite a $2 million wrongful death lawsuit hanging over their heads in Ontario, Canada. The horrific boating accident left two Ontario residents dead. Their families have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the O’Leary family alleging negligence. In this… Read More »
Nutribullet Blenders Explode, Claims Lawsuit
The manufacturer of Nutribullet blenders is facing a class-action lawsuit claiming that their blenders are dangerous and cause injuries. The lawsuit alleges that Nutribullet blenders have a design defect that makes them dangerous and increases the likelihood that they will explode. The lawsuit also alleges that they failed to warn customers about the potential… Read More »
Lockheed Martin Sued for Tainting Ground Soil and Water
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Lockheed Martin’s Orlando facility after residents claim that the company mishandled dangerous chemicals polluting the ground soil and water. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 13 employees from nearby The Golf Channel which operates on the opposite side of the road from Lockheed Martin. A second… Read More »