Nearly one year after a catastrophic explosion at Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Co. rocked northwest Houston, United States Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur entered an ordered remanding 126 explosion-related cases to state court. Last Summer, experts conducted a five-week long site inspection which revealed several new defendants believed to be responsible for the explosion. While there…
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On the night of November 28, 2020, Monica Mendez received news that every parent and wife dreads-her husband and two young children had been involved in a fatal car accident. The accident occurred when David Geissen left the Roadhouse Bar and collided with the family’s car in Brazoria County. As a result of the tragic…
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Ring, an Amazon-owned company producing smart home security products, has recalled approximately 350,000 of its smart video doorbells. According to a recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) is being recalled for potential fire and burn risks. The notice explains that the doorbell’s battery can overheat when incorrect…
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The lighting company behind Philips Hue is recalling the power supply units associated with several of its outdoor lights and fixtures. The recall was issued for certain 40 Watt outdoor power units made prior to October of 2019. The company discovered that water leakage may cause the units to short-circuit, which could pose a shock…
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On the eve of the mass shooting’s third anniversary, a Nevada judge approved a settlement totaling $800 million from MGM Resorts International and its insurers. The approval comes nearly one year after the initial settlement range was announced, with the approved amount being the maximum. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, MGM Resorts is…
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Nearly one month after the fatal explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, the demand for greater protections for chemical plant workers continues. On August 17, 2020, members of the House Committee on Education and Labor wrote the Secretary of Labor, directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to make changes to outdated ammonium nitrate standards. Following…
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As we approach month seven of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are confronted with more questions than we have answers. One question that is becoming progressively common involves the ability of someone adversely impacted by COVID-19 to bring a lawsuit. Although COVID-19 litigation is unknown to our legal system, based on the number of lawsuits already…
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Ford is warning that a number of its vehicles pose serious hazards for U.S. consumers. The first recall affects nearly half a million vehicles built from June 25, 2014 to December 21, 2017 under the Ford Edge platform as well as Lincoln MKX vehicles built between November 11, 2014 and December 21, 2017. Both vehicles…
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