Hazard

Tenant Alleges Retaliation Amid Health Hazard Concerns: Lawsuit Targets Greystar Management Over Silica Dust Eviction

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LITTLETON, Colo. — A lawsuit filed by a former tenant of a Littleton apartment complex accuses Greystar Management Services of retaliating against him for reporting hazardous conditions related to silica dust during construction. The plaintiff, Mike Schenk, claims his eviction followed his attempts to highlight the potential health risks posed by the dust. Schenk reported that construction workers were sanding concrete nearby last summer, which resulted in a significant amount of fine dust entering his apartment. He recalled the moment vividly when his smoke detector activated due to the dust overwhelming the hallway of his … Read more

St. Louis Jury Awards $495 Million in Baby Formula Lawsuit, Family Claims Victory Over Health Hazard Allegations

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St. Louis, Missouri – A St. Louis jury has delivered a significant verdict against Abbott Laboratories, mandating the Similac maker pay $495 million for damages linked to a lawsuit involving a young child’s severe medical condition. The ruling, which comprised $95 million in compensatory and $400 million in punitive damages, was met immediately with the company’s intent to seek an overturn of the decision. The legal battle highlighted the distressing case of Margo Gill and her three-year-old daughter, Robynn, of Illinois. The child experienced grave health issues after being fed with infant formula, which led … Read more

Owners Seek Compensation as Lawsuit Claims Jeep Hybrid Batteries Pose Fire Hazard and Render Vehicles Useless

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NEW YORK – Jeep Wrangler owners in the United States are filing a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) over battery issues, claiming that the vehicles are prone to catching fire. The complaint alleges that the fires are caused by a defect in the high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the Jeep Wrangler’s electric mode. According to the plaintiffs, some instances of vehicle fires occurred while the batteries were charging. While FCA has stated that the cause of the fires is unknown, the lawsuit argues that the root cause lies in the faulty battery and related components … Read more