Opioid Drug Maker Settles for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and the Sackler family, founder and owner of Purdue Pharma, have agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the
Combat Veterans Claim Defective Combat Earplugs Caused Hearing Loss
Soldiers and veterans across the United States are filing claims alleging their hearing was damaged due to defective tactical earplugs made by the 3M Company
Parking Lot Accidents: More Frequent Than You Think
Accidents don’t just happen on roads. According to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association, 1 in 5 accidents takes place in a parking lot.
Asbestos In Your Cosmetics
It is well known that for over 40 years our firm has represented Floridians who were injured by exposure to asbestos. We are experts when
National Consumer Protection Week
This week the Federal Trade Commission is celebrating National Consumer protection week. As a consumer protection lawyer, I want to help ensure that everyone is
Fake Car Seats Are Not Fake News
A terrifying scam has been discovered that could take the life of a child. Hospital officials recently found two counterfeit car seats during one of
Opioid Marketing Linked to Opioid Deaths
Nearly 48,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2017 alone. That accounts for approximately 68% of all deaths due to overdose. A new study published
Wrongful Death Action in Puerto Rico – Evidence Missing But Case Pursued
Establishing liability was extremely difficult. There were no witnesses and no video of the fatal fall, and the swing set that caused it was gone.
Used Car Fraud: Rolled Back Odometer
Cars with lower mileage are worth more, thus the incentive for fraud to occur. Now that cars have digital odometers, odometer fraud is much greater
Blue Water Sailors Exposure to Agent Orange
As a retired U.S. Navy veteran who served on board a naval ship plying the waters off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Urging the EPA To Reconsider Asbestos Petition Denial
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is urging EPA to reconsider its denial of the group’s request that the agency amend chemical reporting rules to
J&J Settles Hip Implant Claims For $120 Million
DePuy Orthopaedics and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay $120 million to settle claims of deceptive marketing for the defective metal-on-metal hip implants. Forty-six
Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign for the Workforce
Distracted driving is a national epidemic. It’s become more widespread than the flu. We are working to get the word out through the Terrell •
Incretin Mimetic Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Pancreatitis
There is evidence that incretin mimetic drugs for Type 2 Diabetes may lead to pancreatitis. In fact, in 2014, the FDA required this fact to
U.S. Supreme Court Sides With Workers on Mandatory Arbitration
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that independent contractors working in transportation cannot be forced into mandatory arbitration, according to a story appearing on
Bills Would Make Cell Phone and Driving Laws Tougher in Florida
Florida’s legislative session is just weeks away and two bills have already been filed that would limit cell phone use while driving. We need stronger
Florida’s Emergency Contact Information System
Florida’s Emergency Contact Information System will allow you to provide emergency contact information to law enforcement in the event of an emergency. This information may
Allergan Stops Selling Textured Breast Implants in Europe
Allergan is recalling textured breast implants in Europe, according to a USA Today article. The move follows a French regulatory agency’s request that the company
Terrell • Hogan Lawyers Help Veterans
For the 5th year, the lawyers of Terrell • Hogan volunteered their time and legal expertise in conjunction with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid JALA to
IKEA Still Selling Dangerous Dressers
In 2016 IKEA recalled millions of dressers because they could tip over and crush young children. Eight children have been killed by ILEA dressers falling