Lead Exposure Case Dismissal Upheld
An Illinois appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit by the Daley administration seeking damages from former manufacturers of lead-based paints. Children across the city have suffered from lead based paint and water pipes. The city contended that the companies should help pay for treating the children. But the […]
Dangerous Environmental Problems in Boston Area Schools
Ninety percent of Boston’s public schools have at least one environmental problem that can trigger asthma attacks or allergies, such as a leaky roof, excessive dust, poor ventilation, mice, or cockroaches, according to a systemwide inspection done during the last school year. Environmental problems, also including pest dander and mold, can severly aggravate asthmatic and […]
Mold Associated with Coughing, Wheezing
Episodes of sniffles, coughing, and wheezing in people who are otherwise healthy correspond with damp and moldy buildings. Such unkept buildings also potentially threaten asthmatics, a National Academies scientific panel concluded Tuesday in a 281 page report. However, the independent panel found insufficient evidence to blame other ailments that range from fatigue to cancer on […]
Worker Can Pursue Claims Against Company
A worker who blames workplace mold for his disability can pursue claims against the company and the man in charge of building maintenance, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday in reversing parts of a lower court’s decision. Wake County Superior Court Judge Narley L. Cashwell dismissed the claims of Tommy Davis Nathan Cameron and […]
Another School District Employees Claims Mold Has Caused Health Problems
Another employee of the Rapides Parish School Board claims to be suffering from respiratory problems caused by mold at the Rapides Motivational Center on Vance Avenue. Paula Durham has filed the second lawsuit against the school system, claiming mold at that school has enflamed her asthma and left her with debilitating breathing disorders. Durham, a […]
Out Of State Criminal Charge
Nobody wants to be charged with a crime. It can be even more difficult if you are charged for a crime out of state. There are things that go into this situation you may not have considered. Posting bail, finding a lawyer, appearing in court numerous times. These are all things that can come up […]
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Workers’ compensation insurance, often known as workman’s comp, pays payments to employees who are injured or sick as a result of their job. It also covers disability benefits, salary replacement payments, and death benefits. Workers’ compensation also limits your culpability for workplace injuries and diseases. If you do not provide coverage, your workers may sue […]
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Child Support
While the amount of the child support will vary upon the non-custodial parent’s income and the number of minor children, making payments is mandated by the court of law. Child support payments will specify how much and when the amount must be paid by the non-custodial parent. But if they are not able or refuse […]
Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Have you ever been in a car accident or other personal injury situation and experienced a lot of pain and suffering? You may want to contact an attorney as quickly as possible. The longer you wait to do this, the more likely it is that any compensation you deserve may be denied or lessened. Injured […]
How an Experienced Attorney Helps You with Personal Injury Claims
The concept of personal injury claims comes forth when you or someone you love has been subjected to any form of damage due to collective negligence and you end up filing for compensation, albeit with proper legal representation. Moreover, as personal injury laws in America are broader than exhibited in some of the other states, […]