New York, New York – Douglas & London, P.C. is proud to announce that DuPont has agreed to pay $1.185 billion to public water systems across the United States that detect PFAS chemicals in their drinking water supplies. The lawsuits allege that DuPont and several other manufacturers sold PFAS-containing products …
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COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance and the Restaurant Industry
Will restaurants be able to cash in on business interruption insurancefor losses caused by COVID-19 closures? This is the question legal teams will be grappling with in the coming months as eateries and bars struggle for survival. What is business interruption insurance? It is a type of coverage included in …
COVID-19, Retailers, & Business Interruption Insurance in New York
Many New York retailers were forced to temporarily close due to the novel coronavirus, but that does not mean that business expenses stopped as well. From rent to utilities to payroll, there are costs that businesses incur even if there is no income flowing. Unfortunately, even when stores and other …
Your Hotel or Travel Business Could Be Covered for COVID-19 Losses
Every industry has felt the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, but some have been hit harder than others, suffering billions of dollars in losses. According to the President of the U.S. Travel Association, Roger Dow, COVID 19’s effects on travel “is six or seven times greater than the 9/11 attacks.” …
Elmiron Bladder Medication Linked to Eye Damage and Vision Loss
Recent studies have found that patients who have been prescribed and use Elmiron have developed Maculopathy, an eye disorder that can lead to blindness. Early symptoms of Maculopathy include: Having difficulty reading Difficulty of eyes adjusting to darkness Difficulty of seeing close objects Vision becomes dim Spot of vision lost …
Belviq Weight-Loss Drug Has Been Recalled Due to Cancer Risk
On February 13, 2020, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai remove its weight-loss drugs Belviq and Belviq XR from the market due to findings from a clinical trial showing that long-term use of Belviq was associated with cancer. The FDA has warned …
Allergan Recalls BIOCELL Textured Breast Implants Due to Increased Cancer Risks
The FDA recently recalled Allergan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants after finding that these implants were linked to causing a specific breast cancer known as Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). People with Allergan’s BIOCELL textured implants are six times more likely to develop this type of breast cancer than …
Injured Slipping on Ice? Here’s What You Need to Know
Everyone who lives in a northern climate faces the risk of injury from slipping and falling on ice. The New York accident and injury attorneys at Douglas and London help victims recover compensation from property owners who failed to clear dangerous ice and other hazardous conditions from their property. A …
Pre-Winter Car Safety Check
You can best prepare for New York’s icy streets if you check your car well before the cold weather sets in. A pre-winter car safety check can reduce breakdowns and get you through the inevitable delays and traffic stoppages. Keeping your car well-maintained for all driving conditions will also improve …
Is Your Child Addicted to Juul E-Cigarettes?
According to recent surveys, roughly 10 percent of students in American middle and high schools are regularly vaping. This amounts to over 2 million teens and young adults who are putting themselves at risk. Parents must be aware of the risks of vaping and look for signs in their children. …
