If someone dies because of someone else’s carelessness or intentional actions, there are two different legal actions that can be taken: wrongful death claims and survival actions. Both of these legal ideas have to do with the death of a loved one, but they are used for different things and …

For our elderly loved ones, nursing homes should be places of care, warmth, and safety. At times, these facilities do not live up to their duties, which is very unfortunate, and the results can be very bad. Wrongful deaths in nursing homes are a very sad and disturbing reality. In …

Seeing an opportunity to capitalize on comedic freedom of speech and parodistic liberties (think Weird Al Yankovic and Aqua’s Barbie Girl hit song), a pet toy maker decided to create a chewable, squeaky dog toy shaped like the famous bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey called “Bad Spaniels.” Instead of the …

Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues that the company has acknowledged in recalls filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Among the products Exactech …

By Attorneys Raymond Dall’Osto, Jaclyn Kallie and Zak Wroblewski The Federal Trade Commission FTC) announced in an October 2023 consumer alert, that Americans now have free weekly access to their credit reports, from all three major credit bureaus.   In the 1990’s, Congress first allowed for a free annual credit bureau …

A California state judge ruled Friday that negligence and fraud claims on behalf of adolescents and parents can proceed against social media companies Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. This first-of-its-kind litigation seeks to hold these tech giants responsible for the physical harm youth face because of social media …

The aftermath of a truck accident can be a devastating, confusing time – especially if you’ve suffered a severe injury. Unfortunately, that won’t stop the semi truck’s insurance company from trying to get in touch with you. Their adjuster might act like your friend, but they’ll actually be the opposite. …

By Attorney Zak Wroblewski In the process of obtaining building permits, business owners and real estate developers may encounter situations where they need to address special use variances with the Board of Zoning Appeals. Understanding when these variances are required is crucial to navigating the complex world of zoning and …

Rite Aid Corporation, one of the largest pharmacy chains in America, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey bankruptcy Court, docket #23-18993 (MBK) on October 15, 2023. According to The New York Times, heavy debt, declining sales, and more than a thousand federal, state, and …

Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by contrast, will claim that they took reasonable steps to keep the property safe …

The allure of the open road attracts many motorcycle enthusiasts to Winter Park, FL. While riding can be exhilarating, motorcyclists are inherently more exposed to risks than those in four-wheeled vehicles. Among these threats, drunk drivers pose a significant danger, […] …

Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Shareholder Ryan Michaleski, Esq. to our Yardley office. Ryan is a member of the Accident & Personal Injury Group, where his practice centers on advocating for individuals who have suffered serious and permanent injuries due to a variety of circumstances, including motor vehicle …