Posts by S. Randall Hood
Has 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…
Read MoreSex Trafficking Victim Sues Hotel Where She Was Held Captive
Sex trafficking is an international, profitable and heinous criminal enterprise that brings in billions of dollars annually at the physical and emotional expense of its victims. As awareness of sex and human trafficking rises throughout the country, everyone has a responsibility to report individuals they believe are exploiting others or being exploited themselves. Hospitality workers…
Read MoreImportant Information about COVID-19 for South Carolina Residents and Visitors
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has people very nervous, and with good reason. McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC has always believed that the way to combat fear is to get the facts, because only then can you make good decisions that are in your own best interest. We have compiled as much pertinent information as…
Read MorePreliminary Approval Granted for $520 Million Settlement with Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy
A preliminary settlement has been approved by special state Judge Jean Toal in the class action lawsuit against Santee Cooper and SCANA. The $520 million settlement would be among the largest cash settlements in South Carolina history. James L. Ward, partner at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC, served among class counsel for the plaintiffs. For…
Read MoreLyft Losing Its Reputation as The Safer Alternative to Uber
Over the past few years, rideshare company Uber has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Dozens of cases and allegations of sexual assault have been dogging the company for a while, with users of the service coming forward with claims of being groped, harassed and raped by drivers. Chief among their complaints were…
Read MoreCoaching Abuse and Youth Athletes: What You Should Know
Sports coaches – especially the ones who work with our children – are supposed to be motivators, teachers and sometimes even amateur psychologists. When those coaches fail in their responsibilities and instead expose our children to psychological or physical abuse, they need to be held accountable for their actions. A recent article in Sports Illustrated…
Read MoreBeer Distributors in South Carolina to Help Combat Human Trafficking
South Carolina beer distributor employees drive thousands of miles back and forth across the state every week, picking up and delivering beer to and from stores, bars and restaurants. The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association will now put those thousands of miles to even better use – to help search for victims of human trafficking.…
Read MoreWhy Are So Many Girls and Young Women Being Subjected to Unnecessary Pelvic Exams?
When women reach a certain age, their doctors will start recommending tests – like a mammogram, for example – to ensure that those women are healthy. Most women won’t need a mammogram before the age of 40, though there are always exceptions to that rule. Another test is the manual pelvic exam, which is usually…
Read MoreFDA Issues Flavored Vape Pod Ban – But It’s Limited
In September 2019, as report after report of Juul and vaping-related injuries rolled in throughout the United States, President Trump and his top health officials announced they would be taking “very, very strong” action against the vaping epidemic, including a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. On January 2, 2020, the FDA published the details of this…
Read MoreThe Zantac Recall – Your Questions Answered
Over the past few months, you may have noticed several news pieces mentioning recalls of some of the popular heartburn medication ranitidine, also known as Zantac. The culprit in these recalls is a concern of low levels of NDMA, a probable human carcinogen. Nationwide pharmacies like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Rite Aid have all pulled…
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