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What happened, and who was affected? The recent BioLab chemical fire in Conyers, Georgia, has raised serious concerns about public health and safety. As a resident or business owner in the affected area, it’s crucial to understand the key facts about this incident and how a potential lawsuit can help you seek justice and compensation.…

Cohen & Malad, LLP is delighted to announce that Judge Kenneth M. Karas of the Southern District of New York just certified classes of two million purchasers of Gerber Life insurance policies, misleadingly sold as savings plans instead of what they really were – juvenile life insurance. Individuals represented in this class action purchased nearly…

Fractures lead to Recall, Total Removal of Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System   Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fractures results in recall and total removal of product On September 17, 2024, the FDA issued a safety alert regarding the increased risk of thigh bone fractures (postoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures) associated with the Zimmer Biomet CPT…

Unlawfully held, threatened, abused: Gross violations of care at Indiana behavioral health facility A disturbing complaint filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance alleges profound, likely systemic malpractice by one of the largest operators of psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Defendant Acadia Healthcare, a for-profit corporation that owns hundreds of behavioral health providers nationwide, is…

Patients Report Shocking Fraudulent and Abusive Practices at Indiana Acadia Healthcare Facilities One of the largest chains of psychiatric hospitals in the United States, Acadia Healthcare, has come under intense scrutiny following an investigation by The New York Times. Accounts in the Times article follow many other prior disturbing reports, including physical and sexual abuse of adults and children in…

Risks of Nerve Damage During Oral Surgery Tooth extraction, particularly the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, is a common dental procedure. Also considered routine are the surgical placement of dental implants. However, both of these oral surgeries carry risks that patients should be aware of, particularly the potential for nerve injuries. Three nerves that are…