Posts by S. Randall Hood
Nursing Homes Are Being Ravaged by Coronavirus. Where Are the Inspectors?
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities look after and care for our most vulnerable citizens – the elderly and disabled. The staff and inspectors of these facilities and group homes are responsible for keeping them safe and healthy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered weaknesses and holes in the system, resulting in startling numbers of…
Read MoreBayer Agrees to $10+ Billion Settlement in Roundup-Related Cancer Cases
Bayer has agreed to pay $10 billion to settle thousands of cases alleging that the weed killer Roundup causes cancer. The Washington Post reports that Bayer “will allocate as much as $9.6 billion to resolve current Roundup litigation. The company said the pool will cover roughly 125,000 claims that allege the product leads to non-Hodgkin’s…
Read MoreAppeals Court Awards $2 Billion in Damages in Johnson & Johnson Talc Case
An appeals court in Missouri has ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $2.1 billion in damages to women who used the company’s talc products, and developed ovarian cancer. Per the New York Times, “the appellate court noted that the company’s internal memorandums from as far back as the 1960s indicated that its talcum products…
Read MoreGovernor McMaster Signs Law Requiring Tracking System for Rape Kits
Many victims of rape are denied closure because their attackers are never caught. Even if you know who your attacker is, proving it under criminal law standards can be difficult without physical evidence. This is why getting a forensic exam, commonly called a “rape kit,” after an assault is so important. Jurisdictions around the country…
Read MoreReports of Child Sexual Abuse Rose During the Pandemic
Coronavirus has made us all more isolated out of necessity, which can be tough for adults but even harder for children. Before going into lock down, they had teachers, friends, parents of friends, coaches, school bus drivers, and other trusted authority figures to help them. Children had the ability to connect with many of these…
Read MorePurell Is Facing Lawsuits after Claiming Its Product Prevents Illness
With the coronavirus pandemic, companies have sprung into action creating products they hope we’ll buy to make ourselves feel safe. Consumers are purchasing masks, gloves, face shields, and disinfectant products from companies they have never heard of before, as well as those they know and trust. But that trust, it turns out, may be misplaced.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Coronavirus Scams
It seems that each time we endure a new national crisis, another creative method surfaces for the purpose of exploiting tragedy for financial gain. The coronavirus pandemic is no exception, and given the economic strain many citizens already face, falling victim to a financial scam can cause substantial hardship and emotional distress. McGowan, Hood &…
Read MoreCan Vaping Make Coronavirus Worse? Some Experts Say Yes
As the country continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, scientists and researchers continue working for a cure as well as understand more definitively how the virus works. We do know the COVID-19 virus tends to attack the lungs and respiratory system. Patients with weakened immune or respiratory systems may have difficulty fighting off the…
Read MoreSex Trafficking in the Face of the Coronavirus
We have a lot to worry about right now with the spread of the Coronavirus radiating across the country with increasing speed. There is a lot of information for high-risk groups, such as those over the age of 65 and anyone with an underlying health condition. Receiving less headline-grabbing attention are vulnerable groups such as…
Read MoreHas Uber Really Had an Effect on Traffic Safety?
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have exploded in growth over the past few years, giving mass transit and taxis a run for their money as a preferred method of local travel. Proponents of rideshares often point to their safety – keeping drunk or impaired drivers off the road. However, are there any hard numbers…
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