Many people in Ohio and across the country have used cosmetics with talc as an ingredient over the years. Sadly, the substance has been linked to cancer due to certain elements. What is talc? Talc is a mineral that is made up of hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen and...
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Walmart’s racial profiling for shoplifting has led to a lawsuit
Shoplifting is a constant concern for retail businesses. For as long as consumers have had direct access to merchandise, there have been people who will try to sneak items back out of a business without paying for them while the business is open and other customers...
How do you fight back against drug trafficking allegations?
When police officers accuse you of drug trafficking, they claim that you have intentionally sold or distributed drugs to others. Prohibited drugs like heroin and controlled substances, like narcotic pain relievers, can lead to felony criminal charges in Ohio. Most...
Victims on Marine base may be allowed to file a lawsuit
Residents of Ohio and across the country expect to be safe no matter where they live. Sadly, that’s not always the case as people living on a Marine base have suffered illnesses due to water contamination. What happened to the people on the Marine base? Camp Lejeune...
Determining product liability in Roundup lawsuits
Product liability lawsuits in Ohio develop to ensure the responsibilities of product manufacturers. When thousands of people are harmed by defective products, the local, state or federal courts intervene to file actions against major corporations like Bayer. Roundup...
The consequences of covering up contaminated water at Camp Lejeune
Between 1953 and 1987, approximately one million people resided and worked at Camp Lejeune. Those who occupied the Marine base had no idea that drinking or bathing in the water there would lead to severe and potentially fatal health problems. The water was...
Are ventilators safe?
A ventilator is an important medical device. Physicians and other medical professionals use this machine to force air into the lungs of patients who otherwise may not be able to breath on their own. Examples of patients who may need these devices include adults or...
Fatal road crashes have increased in Ohio
The number of fatal crashes in Ohio and the rest of the U.S. has increased. The total figure for people who died in crashes in 2021 has been set at 42,915. This figure is a spike of 10.5% up from 2020. Traffic deaths are the highest in years The National Highway...
Complex cyber crimes: What is Ohio’s approach?
Cyber crimes are no joke. These crimes can include everything from unauthorized use of a computer to white collar crimes like identity theft or fraud. The state can build a case that you used a computer to commit internet sex crimes or to sell illegal substances or...
CPAP update: Thousands of complaints and over 100 deaths
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers of potential safety issues and health hazards related to use of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP machine, and CPAP machines in May of 2022. The government agency explained that many of the...