Paraquat is a highly toxic chemical herbicide primarily used to control weeds and grasses. A clear medical link has been established between exposure to paraquat…
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Category: Environmental
Nuisance Claims and Damages in Groundwater Contamination Cases
In many pollution cases, local residents face water pollution that has not yet reached their residential drinking water wells. These residents have nonetheless been…
Category: Consumer Protection - General
Formaldehyde Exposure: Lumber Liquidators Violates California Emission And Formaldehyde Standards
Following the recent ″60 Minutes″ report on excessive levels of formaldehyde in Lumber Liquidators’ laminate flooring made in China, Weitz & Luxenberg brought suit…
Category: Environmental
Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill: Class Action Settlement Provides Health Care Funding
When the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling rig exploded five years ago today, it was impossible to imagine that anything positive could result from…
Category: Consumer Protection - General
Tax Fraud in the Wake of the Anthem and Premera Data Breaches
Happy Tax Day everyone. Across the United States, millions of taxpayers are scrambling to meet the midnight filing deadline. Here in New York City,…
Category: Consumer Protection - General
Bailment Claims: A Cause of Action In Data Breach Cases
Although repeatedly asserted in cases of stolen personal data, bailment claims have been given generally short shrift by the courts. But the reasons provided…