JOHNSON & JOHNSON RECALLS TYLENOL
- September 25
- Blog
A recent AAJ article reported that on Sept. 24, Johnson & Johnson's announced it is voluntarily recalling 57 lots of infants' and children's liquid Tylenol [acetaminophen] products because of possible bacterial contamination. All of the products being recalled were made between April and June 2008 and include Children's Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Grape, Infants' Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops 1/... CONTINUE READING
Veteran Courts gaining national attention
- September 25
- Blog
On Wednesday, September 16, 2009 local Buffalo attorney (and a good friend of ours), Jennifer P. Stergion, Esq. participated in a Round table on Veterans Treatment Courts in Washington D.C. Ms. Stergion serves as Chairperson on the Committee on Veterans and Service Members Legal Issues here in Buffalo N.Y. She was contacted by Chairman, Mr. Bob Filner of House Veterans' Affairs to take part in th... CONTINUE READING
Deere and Co. new health plan
- September 22
- Blog
O.K. So this is not about "personal injury" per se. But this class action speaks to my roots and heart. As a former farmer, both vegetables and dairy, John Deere tractors were a coveted piece of equipment, and I praise all the men and women involved in building these machines. Every time I got to drive a John Deere tractor I felt es... CONTINUE READING
Georgia Supreme Court to review law regarding medical malpractice cap
- September 16
- Blog
The AAJ is reporting that The Georgia Supreme Court is going to review a 2005 law that places caps on medical malpractice recoveries. Attorneys for the plaintiff argue that the law punishes those who suffer the greatest injuries from medical malpractice and benefits the doctors that cause the injuries. This case involves... CONTINUE READING
In a few weeks John Feroleto, Esq and his wife, the Honorable Paula Feroleto will be recognized by the City of Buffalo for launching Buffalo’s law intern program.
- September 16
- Blog
2009 marked the first year of the Buffalo law intern program which matches attorneys with inner city youth. The 16 and 17 year olds are given an opportunity to work in downtown Buffalo law firms in paid internships. The goal is to expose city youth to office settings, connect them to the legal system and allow them to see not only their own tremendous personal potential, but also possible future... CONTINUE READING
Toy Recall
- September 11
- Blog
Today, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported, that due to high levels of lead, "Team Work Trading" is recalling approximately 1, 400 children's animal masks and pendants. These masks and pendants were sold from November 2008 - March 2009.... CONTINUE READING
HEROES IN THE CITY OF GOOD NEIGHBORS
- September 6
- Blog
Michael Byham of Ironworkers Local 6 was on his way home after a day repairing the Grand Island Bridge. Suddenly, in front of him there was a six car collision.He saw a white utility van ahead of him plow into the compact car asending it spinning into another lane of traffic. That same truck than struck an SUV and flipped it on its side. When all the vehicles came to a rest, Byham ran to the crump... CONTINUE READING
PFIZER AGREES TO $2.3 BILLION SETTLEMENT
- September 3
- Blog
The CBS Evening News and the AAJ are reporting that Pfizer was hit with $2.3 Billion in fines for for violating federal drug marketing rules. Pfizer was accused of promoting the pain medication Bextra for uses that were not approved. ABC World News (9/2, story 2, 2:25, Gibson) reported that "Bextra became a blockbuster, bringing in $1.2 billion a year, as... CONTINUE READING
SUPREME COURT PETITIONED TO ALLOW SUITS BY ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONEL
- August 31
- Blog
A recent AAJ article reports that a petition is pending requesting that the Supreme Court allow active duty military personnel to sue the government. Petty Officer Nathan Hafterson died on March 26, 2006, at Naval Hospital Jacksonville after being admitted for trouble breathing. His attorneys state that it would put mili... CONTINUE READING
TEN THOUSAND FIREFIGHTERS HONOR FALLEN HEROS
- August 28
- Blog
The mourners from afar came to pay respects to Lt. Charles W. "Chip" McCarthy Jr. and Firefighter Jonathan S. Croom early Monday. Both rushed into a burning building to rescue a life -- any life -- from the smoky hell. The firefighters created a profound scene for McCarthy as his casket reached the historic St. Joseph Cathedral shortly before 10 this morning. The casket and McCarthy's family ente... CONTINUE READING
NO RECOVERY, NO FEE
