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 $2 billion for an initial ...
Firefighting Foam Causes Water Contamination
Afff LawsuitSpotlight 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 nationwide lawsuits related to PFAS. ...
Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
Afff LawsuitSettlement 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 includes people from 271 households ...
Covid in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home AbuseNursing 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 Department of Health and Environmental ...
Settlement Reached in High School Football Player’s Wrongful Death Case
Wrongful DeathWinning 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 the Palmetto State. His family ...
South Carolina Teen Sues Drunk Driver, 2 Bars After Sustaining Life-Threatening Injuries
Car AccidentTeenage 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 PALM Charter High School in ...
Halloween 2020: Trick-or-treating in the Age of COVID-19
Covid-19Halloween 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 little different this year. As ...
Paragard IUD May Cause Serious Injury & Require Surgery
Medical MalpracticeThe personal injury lawyers at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates law firm are reviewing potential Paragard IUD lawsuits, after women using the product experienced infection, tearing of the uterus, and scarring due to the device breaking or migrating. Many women have required surgery to remove their Paragard IUDs, and some have experienced ectopic pregnancies. Paragard IUDs ...
18-Wheeler Crashes
Truck Accident18-Wheeler Crashes With Family Vehicles We’ve all seen 18-Wheeler trucks bearing down on us in our rearview mirrors. They can be more than 70 feet long, and when fully loaded, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Occupants of passenger vehicles are vulnerable when they’re near semi-trailers, and the overwhelming number of deaths in crashes ...
Hepatitis A Outbreak
Personal InjuryIf you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A and believe you may have been infected at a restaurant, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Hepatitis A Overview Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral infection causing inflammation of the liver. Some who become infected by the virus never develop symptoms, but for those who ...