Drinking

Texas Enacts New Alcohol Law After Heartbreaking Loss: Mother Advocates for Electronic Age Verification to Prevent Underage Drinking

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DALLAS — A new Texas law mandates electronic age-verification scanners at cash registers in convenience stores and retailers selling alcohol, a measure spurred by the tragic loss of a young man in a drunk-driving accident. The legislation emerged from the efforts of Charlotte Stephens, a North Texas mother whose son, DeShawn Jagwan, died after consuming alcohol purchased without identification checks. Jagwan was just 18 years old when he died in a single-car crash shortly after attending his high school prom. On April 9, 2022, Stephens sent Jagwan off to Plano Senior High School’s prom. Described … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Broader Discovery in Wisconsin Drinking Water Contamination Lawsuit

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Madison, Wisconsin — A Wisconsin federal judge has made a pivotal ruling in a legal battle concerning alleged drinking water contamination involving several Town of Stella property owners. The lawsuit centers on claims that local water supplies have been tainted with hazardous chemicals from industrial activities, leading to a series of health and property value concerns. In a recent decision by Judge William M. Conley of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, a motion by the defense requested comprehensive document production from all plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit. The judge ruled … Read more

Georgetown Sues Textile Company for Contaminating Drinking Water with Hazardous Chemicals

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Georgetown, S.C. — In a significant legal move, the City of Georgetown has initiated a lawsuit against Fiber Industries, previously known as Darlington Fibers, accusing the company of contaminating the city’s water supply with hazardous chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that these substances have significantly invaded and contaminated both the drinking and wastewater systems, posing a serious public health risk. The city’s legal complaint details that the contamination includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. These chemicals, which are linked … Read more

Ohio Man Sues Over Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Contaminated Drinking Water Allegedly Tainted by Major Chemical Companies

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Englewood, Ohio — A local man has launched a legal battle against nearly two dozen companies, claiming that his drinking water, tainted with dangerous chemicals, led to his development of testicular cancer. Filed on July 12, the lawsuit places companies like 3M and DuPont at the center of the controversy for allegedly using harmful polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their production processes. At age 29, Aaron Adkins was diagnosed with the disease after years of consuming local water. These compounds, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistent nature in the environment, are commonly … Read more