Popcorn Lung Disease, or Popcorn Workers Lung, appears mostly among factory workers in microwave popcorn plants. The illness is thought to be caused by the inhaled vapors of the butter flavoring (Diacetyl) used in microwave popcorn.The most likely victims of this illness are workers who mix the paste or powder forms of Diacetyl with oil … Continued
High speed police chases and wanton and reckless driving on the part of police…. kill hundreds of people—including law enforcement officials…..alleged criminals…as well and innocent civilians—each year in the United States. The wrongful deaths and personal injuries caused by a police chases and reckless driving makes them one of top causes of car accidents. While … Continued
Today the INSIDER EXCLUSIVE “Goes Behind the Headlines examining the California Prison System Administration at New Folsom Prison in “CANCER DISCRIMINATION – Sandra Knott’s “Death Race for Justice” .to examine in depth, how Sandra Knott’s lawyer, Jill Telfer is racing against sudden death time…. to get justice for Sandra,,,,, a 24 year Veteran, Folsom Prison … Continued
In 1979, Dr. Lois Lee abandoned a promising career as a scholar and social policy expert, devised a plan, and took action. Since that time, she has been rescuing America’s children from the ravages of street prostitution. Her single-minded efforts and dedication led to the development of Children of the Night, where she still serves … Continued
With increasing numbers of cars on the roads in the US each year… car accidents have unfortunately become a very common sight. Many people die as a result of car accidents, with many more receiving serious injuries. Such injuries and death often leave the victims and their families devastated. Here are some Shocking car accident … Continued
Falls are consistently the leading cause of injury-producing accidents. They account for more than 1 million injuries each year in the United States. What is the cause of so many of these falls? In a great majority of cases….Dangerous & Hazardous conditions. Dangerous conditions such as torn carpeting…. changes in flooring, poor lighting, narrow stairs, … Continued
Lois has been representing clients in complex litigation of all types since joining the Proskauer Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department some 30 years ago. Initially based in New York, Lois moved to Los Angeles in 1987 so that Firm clients in California could more easily avail themselves of her wide litigation experience. That experience … Continued
For many of the nearly 50,000 9/11 first responders…. the wounds of the Twin Tower attacks are far from healing. These rescue workers continue to struggle with respiratory illness, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many of them may be at increased risk for developing a number of cancers. Because they and their … Continued
John E. Tiedt of The Law Office of Tied & Hurd is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing Headline Legal News: Kimkins Diet Scandal. John discusses the case with co-counsel Michael Lee Cohen, a graduate of Harvard Law School and former member of the Harvard Law Review; Tom Peterson, President of … Continued
In Search of Exoneration – Douglas Espino’s Story