by Williams Cedar, LLC | Sep 20, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility is facing increased scrutiny after a 61-year old man was found dead in a holding cell, having apparently been left alone overnight. While no cause of death has been listed, records show the unit where he died had no staff on hand for at least eight hours. This has raised questions about staffing levels at the facility, and whether there are enough people on hand to deal with potential emergencies that arise.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Three major chemical manufacturers have been accused of attempting to cover up the risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that were used in the manufacturing of carpets up until 2020. In a recent class action lawsuit, 3M, Corteva, and Chemours were accused of concealing the health effects of these “forever chemicals,” leading people to become exposed to them. The lawsuit is seeking to cover the costs of replacing affected carpets, as well as punitive damages against the manufacturers.
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