Florida Supreme Court Authorizes Punitive Damages in Tobacco Litigation

Yesterday the Florida Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the case of Soffer v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, opening the door for juries to award punitive damages in Engle tobacco cases in courts throughout the state. This holding will... Read more

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Strict Products Liability Restored: The Florida Supreme Court Definitively Rules that the Second Restatement is Still the Law in Florida

Strict Products Liability Restored: The Florida Supreme Court Definitively Rules that the Second Restatement is Still the Law in Florida Will Ourand Newsome Melton, P.A. Florida consumers won a major victory when the Florida Supreme Court adopted the Second Restatement’s... Read more

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Altaire Pharmaceuticals Recalls Nine Lots of Eye Drops Due to Concerns About Preservative

Mold and fungus can be hazardous to the health of consumers, especially if they are found in a product that is meant to be consumed. While mold can be expected to grow on certain perishable foods such as bread and... Read more

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Jack Rabbit Inc. Recalls One Lot of Dietary Supplements Due to Undeclared Drug Ingredient

The Food & Drug Administration occasionally discovers an ingredient or bacteria in a drug or product that wasn’t labeled for, or supposed to contain, the ingredient or bacteria. For instance, microbial contamination was recently discovered in sterile medications manufactured by... Read more

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Kichler Lighting Recalls Nearly 48,900 Chandeliers Sold At Lowe’s Stores Due To Injury Hazard

Over the past few months, many popular household products have been recalled due to hazards that can cause injuries and pose dangers to consumers. In May, the CPSC announced recalls of three space heaters, including the massive recall of approximately 355,000... Read more

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