14 Important Facts About SC Workers’ Compensation Law
If you’re an employee in the state of South Carolina, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “workers’ compensation” over and over again. But despite being aware of the concept, most employees are caught off guard when they get injured on the job and aren’t sure if they even qualify to make
Bayer sets aside $2 Billion In Effort To Settle Future Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Bayer has announced it has reached a $2 billion formal agreement with the plaintiffs’ counsel in a class-action Roundup suit which alleges the weed killer causes cancer. The settlement, which has been submitted to a California judge for approval, is aimed at managing future Roundup lawsuits. The deal would provide
Schools across US join class-action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarettes
Schools across the United States have joined a class-action lawsuit against JUUL, claiming the e-cigarette maker targets minors in advertising campaigns and downplays the health risks associated with vaping. Lexington School District One in South Carolina is one of the plaintiffs. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, alleges
Firefighting Foam Causes Water Contamination
Spotlight on firefighting foam as environmental groups warn of contaminated SC water A coalition of environmental groups has urged the South Carolina Legislature to do more about toxic chemicals known as PFAS which threaten drinking water across the state. It comes as a South Carolina judge continues to oversee mounting
Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
Settlement reached in class action firefighting foam lawsuit Tyco Fire Products has settled a class action lawsuit for $17.5 million for PFAS contamination caused by firefighting foam. The company, which is known for mixing and testing foam containing “forever chemicals,” submitted the settlement to a South Carolina judge. The settlement
Covid in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents & staff account for 39% of South Carolina COVID-19 deaths. As long-term care facilities across South Carolina continue to be hit hard by COVID-19, new data has revealed that residents and staff of those facilities account for 39 percent of coronavirus deaths. The data, released by the South Carolina
Settlement reached in high school football player’s wrongful death case
Winning and losing are part of any sport, but River Bluff High School football coaches allegedly refused to acknowledge that fact when they held a “punishment” practice for their team after a poor performance. A 14-year-old player died shortly after, in a case that made headlines and infuriated parents across
South Carolina teen sues drunk driver, 2 bars after sustaining life-threatening injuries
Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than other drivers, but they don’t always cause those collisions. A teenager who was seriously injured by a drunk driver in Socastee has filed charges against the driver and the bars that served him. Jacob Welsh, a senior at
Halloween 2020: Trick-or-treating in the Age of COVID-19
Halloween During Covid-19 Halloween is upon us once again, with families across South Carolina carving pumpkins and decorating their lawns with ghosts and goblins. But as the scariest holiday of the year approaches, the COVID-19 pandemic still rages – and that means the beloved tradition of trick-or-treating may look a
Is Your Teen Vaping
How do you know if your teen is vaping? The teen vaping epidemic continues to spread across America, with federal data showing that one in four high school students now use e-cigarettes. This has left parents wondering whether their children have fallen victim to the increasingly popular trend. According to
How To Discourage Vaping
How to discourage your child from vaping Vaping has become a widespread trend among children and teens, with an increasing number of youths reporting e-cigarette usage. If you’re the parent of an adolescent, it is important to take appropriate steps to stop the problem before it starts. Discouraging your child
Vaping Statistics
The statistics on school-age children and vaping With fun and tasty flavors like mint and mango, it’s no wonder JUUL e-cigarettes appeal to young people. From elementary schoolers to high schoolers, children and teens are jumping on the vaping bandwagon at an alarming rate. Here are some important statistics on
