Alan Pickert Appointed to American Bar Association House of Delegates
Congratulations to Terrell • Hogan partner Alan Pickert for being selected to represent the Jacksonville legal community in the American Bar Association House of Delegates.
Fisher-Price Recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers After Infant Deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Friday that Fisher-Price is recalling all models of its Rock ‘n Play Sleepers following more than 30
Defective Military Earplug Lawsuits Consolidated in Florida Federal Court
Lawsuits alleging the manufacturing giant, 3M, knowingly sold defective earplugs to the military will be consolidated in Florida federal court, and will be adjudicated in
$38 Million Settlement for Defective Revolvers
Brazilian gun manufacturer, Forjas Taurus SA, agreed to settle claims regarding more than 250,000 defective revolvers sold in the U.S. that can go off when
Jury Finds Roundup Causes Cancer
A jury in San Francisco awarded more than $80 million to 70-year-old Edwin Hardeman, finding Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, was a substantial factor in causing
First Coast Connect: Hogan Discusses Distracted Driving and Pedestrian Deaths
America’s pedestrians are dying at the highest rate in 30 years – killing over 6000 last year – with distracted driving being a key factor,
Jury Awards Auto Accident Victim $197,500 in Challenging Case
In January, our firm received a $197,500 jury verdict for our client, Tommy, in a challenging auto accident case. The at-fault party’s insurance company, Geico,
Memories of Jacksonville’s Old City Hall
Jacksonville’s old City Hall was imploded and came crashing down in a cloud of dust and several windows were broken on the south side of
Asbestos Continues to be a Significant Heath Problem
Many people think asbestos is something that happened in the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s. The truth is that asbestos continues to be a significant health
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