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San Antonio BBQ Chain Ordered to Pay Millions After Serving Overly Hot Sauce Burns Customer

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San Antonio, Texas – A well-known Texas barbecue chain, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, was found liable in a lawsuit stemming from an incident where a customer suffered severe burns from “dangerously hot” barbecue sauce. The restaurant must now pay millions in damages, marking a significant development in the realm of food safety litigation. The customer, identified only as a local resident, reported the injury occurred when the heated sauce was served in such a state that it caused immediate and painful burns. Legal documents filed in the case detail that the plaintiff received the excessively hot … Read more

JetBlue Faces $1.5 Million Lawsuit After Passenger Suffers Severe Burns from Spilled Hot Drink During Turbulence

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Hartford, Conn. – A Connecticut woman is pursuing legal action against JetBlue, claiming she sustained severe burns when a crew member accidentally spilled a hot beverage on her amidst flight turbulence. According to the lawsuit, Tahjana Lewis, a 27-year-old resident of Hartford, is seeking $1.5 million in damages for injuries she alleges to have occurred during a May 15 flight from Orlando to Hartford. Lewis’s attorney, Edward Jazlowiecki, detailed that the incident took place while the flight traversed a turbulent zone, causing a crew member to spill hot tea directly onto Lewis who was seated … Read more

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns Announces Plans for Further Election Law Changes, Including Removal of QR Codes

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ATLANTA, Georgia – House Speaker Jon Burns announced on Wednesday that Georgia voters can expect additional changes to state election laws this year. In an effort to increase transparency and voter confidence, House Republican leaders will work towards eliminating QR codes from the paper ballots produced by voting machines. Furthermore, they are considering enhancing the powers of the State Election Board, which may come at the expense of the secretary of state. Since 2019, Georgia has implemented a paper backup system for electronic ballots to ensure the accuracy of votes. However, some voters have expressed … Read more

Burns & Levinson Partner David Rosenblatt Honored as Go-To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly

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BOSTON – David Rosenblatt, a partner at Burns & Levinson law firm, has been recognized as a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly, according to an announcement made by the firm. Mass Lawyers Weekly compiles the list to honor top lawyers in the region who have demonstrated expertise and success in their field. Rosenblatt has been chair of the Environmental Group at Burns & Levinson since 1989 and has served as the firm’s managing partner for 24 years. In addition to his work in environmental law, he is also a member of … Read more