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Jul
Birmingham Industrial Accident: What Rights Does a Worker’s Family Have?
Because the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to assume that Mill Steel, an employee, an equipment manufacturer, or any other party caused the accident. Still, this tragedy highlights several important legal principles for Alabama families after a fatal workplac...
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The Second Circuit Just Revived the Tylenol Autism Litigation
On July 13, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a major ruling in the Tylenol Autism litigation. Plaintiffs in the Tylenol Autism litigation are parents, guardians, and children who allege that they or their children developed Autism Spect...
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AI Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Who May Be Liable When a Chatbot Contributes to Tragedy?
The case raises an emerging civil-law question: Who is legally responsible when an artificial intelligence product allegedly encourages dangerous conduct or fails to respond appropriately to a mental-health crisis? AI Chatbots Can Sound More Certain Than They Are Large langu...
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Alabama’s Roblox Settlement Signals a Bigger Conversation About Online Child Safety
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $12. 2 million settlement with Roblox after investigations and lawsuits alleged the gaming platform failed to adequately protect minors from online predators and harmful interactions. The agreement requires Roblox to implement st...
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Jul
Alabama House Bill 60 Signed Into Law: Strengthening Legal Protections for Servicemembers
HGD Law Firm is proud to share that Alabama House Bill 60 has officially been signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, marking an important advancement in legal protections for individuals serving on active military duty. The legislation originated with an initial draft prepared by ...
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Jul
Another Preventable Medical Tragedy Raises Questions About Surgical Safety and Patient Protection
For families reading stories like this, one question often rises immediately: How can something like this happen? While every case has unique facts and ongoing investigations, situations involving surgical errors and preventable medical harm highlight a larger issue patients acro...
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Jul
A Real Client Story Behind the Baby Food Autism Lawsuit
Attorney Caroline Hollingsworth Shares What Families Are Facing Baby Food Autism Lawsuit: Attorney Shares a Real Client Story Across the country, more and more families are coming forward with heartbreaking stories—stories that start with something as simple as feeding thei...
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Landmark Social Media Verdicts Signal a Turning Point for Victims Seeking Justice
For years, families across the country have raised concerns about the dangers of social media, from addiction and mental health deterioration to child exploitation. Now, juries are beginning to hold tech giants accountable—and these recent rulings may mark the beginning of ...
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Jul
Uber Hit With $8.5 Million Verdict in First Sexual Assault MDL Bellwether Trial
In a landmark decision with nationwide implications, a federal jury has ordered Uber Technologies Inc. to pay $8. 5 million to a survivor of sexual assault in the first bellwether trial arising from the consolidated Uber sexual assault multidistrict litigation (MDL). The verdict s...
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Florida Jury Awards $70.8 Million in Stroke Malpractice Case: Why This Verdict Matters
A recent medical malpractice verdict out of Florida has turned heads—and for good reason. After a two-week trial, a Hillsborough County jury awarded $70. 8 million to Chiaka Stewart, a patient who suffered a debilitating stroke two days after being discharged from a freestanding e...
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Jul
Breaking: FDA Approves New Meningioma Warning for Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot
December 2025 — Washington, D. C. — In a significant update affecting millions of women, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new safety warning for the widely prescribed injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera, alerting users and healthcare...
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Jul
What Patients Need to Know About the BioZorb Lawsuit: A Growing Fight for Accountability
For many women undergoing breast cancer treatment, the BioZorb implant was presented as a tool to aid recovery. This small, coil-shaped surgical device is designed to mark the area where a tumor was removed during a lumpectomy, helping guide future radiation therapy and provide i...
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