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Nevada Jury Awards $130 Million to Victims of Toxic Real Water: Liver Damage Caused by Rocket Fuel Chemical

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A Nevada jury has recently awarded approximately $130 million in damages to patients who suffered severe liver damage after consuming a popular bottled water contaminated with toxic substances. The water, known as Real Water, was marketed as a premium ‘alkalized’ product with supposed detoxifying properties. However, five individuals experienced excruciating pain and loss of limb control after drinking the water, which was found to contain hydrazine, a highly flammable and cancer-causing chemical used in rocket fuel. One of the affected individuals, Myles Hunwardsen, underwent a liver transplant at the age of … Read more

Nevada Jury Awards $130 Million in Damages for Liver Damage Caused by Bottled Water

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A Nevada jury has awarded approximately $130 million in damages to five individuals who suffered liver damage after consuming bottled water from a Las Vegas-based company. The water was later recalled from store shelves in 2021. The Clark County District Court jury granted over $30 million in compensatory damages and an additional $100 million in punitive damages to the plaintiffs, including one individual who underwent a liver transplant at a young age. This latest verdict marks the second significant award in a negligence and product liability case involving AffinityLifestyles.com Inc. and … Read more

Nevada Attorney General Launches Lawsuits Against Social Media Giants, Accusing Platforms of Deliberately Addicting Youth

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed civil lawsuits against several popular social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The lawsuits allege that the algorithms used by these platforms have been intentionally designed to addict young users. According to Ford’s office, these addictive designs have led to various negative effects on the mental and physical health, privacy, and safety of young people. The lawsuits specifically point out features such as endless scrolling, disappearing content, and dopamine-inducing rewards as tactics used by these platforms to maximize usage and manipulate … Read more

Nevada Receives B- Grade in Gun Safety Laws, Urging Further Measures to Save Lives

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RENO, Nev. – A recent study conducted by Giffords Law Center has revealed that Nevada’s gun safety laws have earned a B- grade. This evaluation follows a tragic mass shooting at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, where three professors lost their lives. According to Allison Anderman, a senior attorney at Giffords Law, their annual report demonstrates a clear correlation between stronger gun laws and lower rates of gun-related fatalities. Anderman emphasizes the importance of examining effective measures when aiming to save lives. The report, known as the gun law scorecard, assesses and ranks … Read more