U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in the Southern District of New York recently took significant action in the new Acetaminophen ASD/ADHD Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). She denied a defendant Walmart’s Motion to Dismiss on preemption grounds. Judge Cote ruled that the motion was not applicable in this case since U.S. Food and …
Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Bryan Roberts has been installed as a Trustee of the Mercer County Bar Association. Bryan joins existing Trustees Evan Lide, Jennifer Millner, and Robert Morris. The Mercer County Bar Association (MCBA) is a non-profit organization that has been serving lawyers in …
Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Brian Shea has been installed as Vice President of the Mercer County Bar Association (MCBA). Brian previously served as Treasurer in 2022. The Mercer County Bar Association is a non-profit organization that has been serving lawyers in Mercer County for over …
When an Amazon truck hits your car, there are several steps you should take. Even if you don’t think you’ve been hurt all that bad after a crash with an Amazon truck, you should go to an urgent care center and get checked out. Sometimes serious symptoms can arise hours …
Injured by a Dog? A Dog Bite Lawsuit Can Bring Compensation. Dogs, regardless of breed, size, or temperament, are animals whose behavior cannot always be predicted, and they may attack and bite at any time without warning. When they do, the consequences can be serious. Victims may be left with …
By: Attorney Nicole Masnica and Paralegal Rachel Sweet Originally published: August 10, 2018 — Updated: February 17, 2023 Update: In addition to understanding the types of circumstantial evidence that may play a role in a criminal trial, those who are accused of committing crimes will need to understand the ways
Sometimes mesothelioma cases seem cut and dry. You know from your client’s history of working in the shipbuilding industry that he is a victim of massive occupational asbestos exposure. Shipyards were one of the job sites with some of the highest levels of asbestos exposure. It’s common knowledge that …
California is a state known for its progressive stance on many things, including technology. According to California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 313.5 a hoverboard is defined as an electrically motorized board (E.M.B) that has two wheels and a deck on which a person may stand. When hoverboards, also known as …
The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard and Kimberly Wald have secured a $1 Million pre-suit, policy limit settlement in a near-drowning entrapment case. On September 3, 2021, five-year-old Bo Madden was with her family friend’s home in Destin, Florida where they went swimming in the pool at the house. While in the pool, Bo’s hair was …