The term “whistleblower” is predominantly used in the legal sphere, but it may be recognizable to the average individual as well. Whistleblowers are individuals, generally inside an organization, who report fraud, abuse or corruption within a corporation in exchange for legal protection and a potential financial reward. Here, the qui tam attorneys at Peter Angelos […]
On July 16th, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating July 30th, 2020 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day for the eighth consecutive year. A whistleblower is an individual who, without authorization, reveals private or classified information about an organization, usually related to wrongdoing or misconduct. This date has historically been a meaningful date for […]
Amidst the growing litigation against Juul Labs, the e-cigarette powerhouse is now facing a lawsuit in regards to the death of an 18-year old Florida teenager who died after using vaping devices. Here, the attorneys at Peter Angelos Law detail recent updates to ongoing Juul litigation and as well as insights to the first major […]
The U.S. Department of Justice Announced 3M Will Pay $9.1 million for Defective Earplugs In July 2018, 3M settled allegations that the company had violated the False Claims Act by knowingly selling defective earplugs to the U.S. government. While this settlement required 3M to pay the U.S. government $9.1 million, it did not require 3M […]
In 2017, lawsuits were filed in California against Monsanto, the company that produces Roundup, alleging that the herbicide’s active ingredient, glyphosate, can cause serious health concerns, including the development of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In 2018, the first Roundup lawsuit resulted in a jury ordering Monsanto to pay plaintiff DeWayne Johnson $289 million after the jury found […]
Birth-related medical malpractice includes wrongful birth, wrongful pregnancy or any situation in which a doctor or hospital staff member acts negligently and causes injury to the mother, child or both. It is important to know your rights as a victim of birth-related medical malpractice and that you may be entitled to compensation. Here, the Baltimore […]
Lawsuits have been filed against Minnesota-based 3M Company—manufacturer of the dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs (CAEv2)—knowingly sold defective earplugs for use in armed combat, placing soldiers at a higher risk of developing hearing disabilities. 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Were Used in All Military Conflict from 2003-2015 3M Combat Arms earplugs were designed for use in combat […]
Johnson & Johnson has continually denied having any knowledge that its talcum-based products, such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, contain asbestos. However, according to Reuters, internal documents from Johnson & Johnson indicates that executives were aware that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder was contaminated but chose to conceal the information from both the […]
The Law Offices of Peter Angelos has continued its decades long commitment to people pursuing justice by forming a team to help protect survivors and victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of institutions such as the Catholic Church. The Law Offices of Peter Angelos has developed a team of lawyers to help survivors […]
In August, a grand jury report was released detailing allegations of sexual abuse by more than 300 hundred priests of more than 1,000 victims across Pennsylvania. The report has had wide-reaching consequences and has spurred investigations within various other dioceses across the country, including in Washington D.C. and Maryland. Since the release of the grand […]