No one can deny that the contraceptive implant Essure has become quite the controversy over the past few years. The implant’s makers—Bayer—claim that the implant is a safe non-surgical alternative to other permanent contraceptive procedures. Yet, scores of women claim that the implant has caused them pain and suffering. Now, Bayer says it will discontinue [...]
Dan Dell’Osso, Casey Kaufman, Brian Malloy, Jason Freidman and Thomas Brandi were 2018 selections to the Super Lawyers of Northern California. All except Friedman have been Super Lawyers on multiple occasions. Jason Friedman was named for the first time and received recognition as a Rising Star. Thomas Brandi was once again named to the Top [...]
Last month, a landmark verdict was handed in by a California jury. The Monsanto Company was ordered to pay a Bay Area school groundskeeper $289 million. The lawsuit claimed one of the company’s products caused the groundskeeper’s cancer, and over 4,000 other lawsuits are claiming the same thing. Will this verdict affect the outcome of [...]
After two protracted hearings in the trial court and an appeal to the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Two, the Plaintiffs in the Oakland Ghost Ship fire tragedy of December 2, 2016 have successfully overcome the City of Oakland’s multiple attempts to dismiss their complaints. In every lawsuit the defendant can file [...]
Have you heard of Scootergeddon? How about Scootergate? These are just a couple of names people have come up with for the invasion of dockless scooters here in San Francisco. This new trend is not only annoying locals, it is proving dangerous for some pedestrians. Here are some of the details you need to know. [...]
Working as a utility plumber for the City of San Francisco can be dangerous, but it isn’t often a life-or-death struggle. However, that’s just what happened to three Public Utilities Commission (PUS) employees who were busy working in Diamond Heights on June 13th. Authorities are now investigating a fatal tow truck crash as many wonder [...]
Five years ago, a man frustrated by a botched drug deal decided to jump the curb and drive down the Venice Beach boardwalk. Not long after, he had plowed into over a dozen people, leaving one tourist dead. Now, the City of Los Angeles is facing the consequences of what many believe was a preventable [...]
Having auto insurance coverage is a requirement for California drivers, which helps pay for damages caused by a motor vehicle accident. However, this is only true if the insurer pays claims in a timely fashion. So, what happens when an insurance company delays payment after a car crash? When Insurance Companies Don’t Cooperate In October [...]
Uber met with public enthusiasm when its ride-sharing app originally debuted. The online service seemed like a viable answer to the travel needs of people all over the country. However, as the years have gone by, several incidents and lawsuits have tarnished the company’s reputation. Now, these cases have many wondering just how safe Uber [...]
Did you know that a federal investigation found that California had the second highest number of potential nursing home abuse cases go unreported to the authorities? This disturbing fact highlights why we must all remain vigilant against elder abuse. Which measures can you take to prevent abuse and negligence in a nursing home? How You [...]
