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Monsanto to Challenge $400 Million Verdict as Legal Battles Over Roundup’s Cancer Risks Rage On

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant legal development, a recent string of lawsuits against agrochemical giant Monsanto regarding its Roundup weed killer is shaping the landscape of product liability and consumer safety litigation. Repeated courtroom confrontations have predominantly resulted in verdicts against Monsanto, with plaintiffs alleging that Roundup, which contains the controversial ingredient glyphosate, is carcinogenic and has contributed to their developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The latest trial concluded in Philadelphia state court where a former landscaper received a $2.2 billion judgment, subsequently reduced to $400 million by the presiding judge. This case followed a separate … Read more

Florida Rolls Out Stricter Traffic Laws: Tougher Penalties for Texting, Road Rage, and More

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida has rolled out a new set of stringent road safety laws aimed at reducing traffic accidents and enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. The legislative overhaul, which targets behaviors from texting and eating while driving to aggressive driving and illegal street racing, comes in response to rising concerns over road safety in the state. The reforms introduce higher fines and stricter penalties for various infractions, including harsher consequences for those driving with an expired vehicle registration. For personal vehicles, the registration must be renewed by the owner’s birthday to avoid … Read more

Family Sues NYC After Off-Duty Cop, Described as ‘Ticking Time Bomb,’ Leaves Man Paralyzed in Road Rage Shooting

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New York — A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a Manhattan federal court by the family of Kishan Patel, a 30-year-old man who has been left quadriplegic after being shot in the head during what authorities describe as a road rage incident involving an off-duty New York City police officer in New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that the officer, identified as Hieu Tran, had known issues with alcohol and mental health that should have prevented him from carrying a firearm. According to prosecutors in Camden County, New Jersey, the dispute between Tran and Patel escalated … Read more

Strip Clubs in Arizona Caught in Legal Battle as Road Rage Incident Triggers Lawsuit

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Phoenix, AZ – Strip clubs in Arizona are facing a lawsuit following a road rage incident that ended in a crash. The lawsuit alleges that the clubs overserved an intoxicated driver, ultimately leading to the collision. The incident occurred when the accused driver, identified as John Doe, left one of the strip clubs and got behind the wheel. According to the lawsuit, the clubs failed to monitor Doe’s alcohol consumption, despite his visibly impaired state. As Doe was driving, he became involved in a road rage altercation with another motorist. The heated exchange escalated quickly, … Read more