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Consumers Reach Out Via Social Media Regarding Auto Defects
Consumers rely on the Internet more than ever for information about product safety, reliability and how to react to defective products. But a new study shows that they can also be providers of valuable information for manufacturers, especially when it comes to motor...
Oil Industry Group Tries To Block Dispersant Lawsuit Against EPA
Earlier this year, the environmental law group Earthjustice filed a lawsuit to compel the Environmental Protection Agency to force the agency to issue a rule on chemical oil dispersants. The agency's current rules do not fulfill requirements set by the Clean Water Act...
Court clarifies “course of employment” for Jones Act claims: part one
We recently wrote about requirements for Jones Act Claims surrounding maritime workplace injuries. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which hears appeals from U.S. District Courts in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, recently offered some additional...
Court clarifies “course of employment” for Jones Act claims: part two
Last week we introduced a case that was recently heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana. A driller on a drilling rig accidentally shot and killed a fellow employee, a crane operator, while the former was scheduled for duty....
Is your workplace injury covered by the Jones Act?
As many Louisianans know, maritime work is rife with hazards. If you work on or near ships it is important to know your rights in case of a workplace accident or injury. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects the rights of workers at sea. When a seaman is...
American Airlines to address safety concerns over loose seats
Many people share a fear of flying and it's easy to understand why. Cruising high above the ground in a contained space can make the thought of a technical malfunction especially daunting. American Airlines is currently dealing with these concerns as it repairs a...
Counterfeit air bags can do more harm than good in a crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a press release Wednesday alerting motorists to a dangerous defect that could affect thousands of cars in the United States. Counterfeit airbags, some of them faulty, have been unwittingly installed in some car...
Tighter seat belt rules may have caused dip in passenger deaths
In 2009, the Louisiana Legislature increased the scope of the state's seat belt requirements. While previously only drivers and front-seat passengers were required by law to buckle up, this new law extended that requirement to rear-seat passengers. Legislators hoped...
Water Balz toys endanger kids and animals
A popular toy known as Water Balz poses a risk of serious harm to children in Louisiana. These balls grow dramatically when wet, in part because they are made of super absorbent polymer; they can quickly become as big as a racquetball. The initially tiny toys,...
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