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Attorney Chad Tuschman Selected to Ohio 2020 Super Lawyers® List
Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. is proud to announce Attorney Chad Tuschman’s latest achievement: He has been named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers® list. The honor, which is bestowed upon only 5% of attorneys in any practice area, recognizes his superior...
Several Types of Surgical Staplers Recalled for Hazardous Defects
Surgical staple devices manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Ethicon, were recalled because of injury-causing defects. Stapling devices are used for many different types of surgery, for the purpose of connecting body structures during procedures. Surgical...
Prescription Drug Companies Reach Settlement with Ohio Counties in Opioid Litigation
Four major pharmaceutical corporations reached an agreement with Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties to settle a case related to the damages of the opioid crisis. AmerisourceBergen Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd....
Study Reveals the Prevalence of Toxic Metals in Baby Foods
A non-profit organization tested for the presence of toxic metals and chemicals in baby food. Data from the study uncovered that approximately 95% of the examined products contained dangerous substances. The research was conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Future...
How is Negligent Hiring and Training Liability Proven in a Truck Accident Case?
In truck accident cases, there are often two parties that are liable for the damages: The driver and their employer. Although drivers are responsible for their actions, the negligence of their company could be a cause. An example of employer liability in a truck...
How Do I Know if I Have a Mass Tort Claim?
Mass tort claims are a form of litigation which aims to hold businesses accountable for harming their consumers. These claims differ from individual product liability claims and class action lawsuits. Although you may have suffered from an injury caused by a product,...
Johnson & Johnson Pays $20 Million to Ohio Counties for Opioids
Janssen Pharmaceuticals – owned by personal care giant Johnson & Johnson – recently settled for $20.4 million with two Ohio counties over its role in expanding the opioid epidemic there. The two counties are Cuyahoga and Akron’s Summit, both of which fall within...
FDA Issues Warning for Dog Food Due to Salmonella and Listeria
Over the last several years, recalls and warnings for food safety have continued to increase – including for pet food, as more and more pet owners demand accountability for how these items are processed. Most recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a...
When Can I File a Juul E-Cigarette Lawsuit?
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs, Inc. is facing significant legal fire, after a string of mysterious vaping-related deaths took place throughout the summer of 2019. With an estimated 805 vaping lung illness cases reported as of September 26th, it’s safe to say that Juul...
What Is the Eggshell Skull Doctrine in Ohio Personal Injury Cases?
The eggshell skull doctrine – also known as the “thin skull rule” – is an important aspect of personal injury cases in Ohio. Under this philosophy, plaintiffs with pre-existing conditions or physical infirmities can still pursue compensation for their injuries after...
