Hydroplaning, the phenomenon where a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water, is often associated with high-speed driving in heavy rain. However, emerging evidence and legal cases demonstrate that hydroplaning can occur at very low speeds, challenging conventional assumptions and raising significant implications...
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Neck and back injuries are among the most common and debilitating injuries resulting from car accidents, slip and falls, workplace incidents, and other personal injury cases. These injuries can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences, making it crucial for victims to seek fair compensation. However, one of the most...
St. Louis County, Missouri, is a densely populated and highly trafficked region that serves as a major hub for commerce, transportation, and daily commutes. With its extensive network of highways, arterial roads, and residential streets, the county experiences a significant volume of vehicular traffic, which inevitably leads to a higher incidence...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc.. The lawsuit alleges that PepsiCo has been engaging in anticompetitive practices within the soft drink market, a claim that has stirred significant attention and debate. This development not only sheds light on the dynamics of corporate competition but also raises pivotal...
In a significant legal resolution, Mylan, now part of Viatris, and Pfizer, have agreed to pay $73.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, led by wholesalers such as KPH Healthcare and FWK Holdings, alleges that the companies inflated the prices of the EpiPen through anti-competitive practices.
General Motors (GM), one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, is currently embroiled in legal turmoil after over 25 class action lawsuits were filed against the company. These lawsuits accuse GM and its subsidiary, OnStar, of selling sensitive driver data without adequate consent. Here's a comprehensive look into the events,...
Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern, especially when they occur at night outside designated crosswalk areas. Determining liability in such cases involves a complex analysis of various factors, including state laws, the actions of both the driver and the pedestrian, and the specific circumstances of the accident.
The Tyco International class action litigation represents one of the most significant corporate governance failures of the early 2000s, exposing systemic accounting fraud, executive larceny, and auditor complicity that collectively erased billions in shareholder value. Between 1999 and 2002, Tyco's CEO Dennis Kozlowski and CFO Mark Swartz...
Cendant Corporation, a conglomerate involved in various industries including travel, real estate, and marketing services, faced a major scandal in 1998 when it was revealed that the company had overstated its earnings by nearly $500 million. This revelation led to a significant drop in the company's stock price, causing substantial financial losses...
WorldCom, Inc., once the second-largest long-distance telephone company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy in July 2002 after revelations that it had overstated billions of dollars in earnings. The company admitted to booking billions in line cost expenses as capital investments, an accounting gimmick that hid expenses, inflated cash flow,...