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Lawsuit Raises Concerns About Home Sauna Heater Safety and Serious Thermal Burns As home sauna kits have become increasingly popular, more consumers have brought spa and wellness amenities into their homes. Generally, these products may include an enclosed sauna structure, electric heater, stones, temperature controls, wiring, and other components. Together, these components generate and maintain…

Lawsuit Raises Concerns About Flame Jetting and Severe Burns From Alcohol-Fueled Fire Pits Small tabletop and indoor fire pits are often marketed as convenient ways to create an open flame without a traditional fireplace. Many use ethanol, bioethanol, or isopropyl alcohol as fuel and may be promoted for creating ambiance, roasting marshmallows, or providing a…

Yes, a person who claims a right to life insurance proceeds may be able to contest another claimant’s position in an interpleader lawsuit. But “fighting the interpleader” often does not mean fighting the insurance company’s decision to file the case. Once disputed proceeds are deposited with a court, the more important question may become: Who…

Being served with an interpleader lawsuit can be confusing, especially if you were expecting to receive life insurance proceeds, retirement benefits, escrow funds, or other money and suddenly find yourself named as a defendant in a lawsuit. You may even be wondering why you are being sued when you believe the money clearly belongs to…

When a consumer buys a product, the last thing they expect is to get hurt by it. Unfortunately, defective products can and do cause serious injuries. From defective pressure cookers and dangerous children’s toys to faulty car airbags, injuries tied to unsafe products happen more often than most people realize. In product liability law, there…

A life insurance beneficiary dispute can turn what should be a relatively straightforward claim into a complicated legal conflict. After an insured person dies, family members may discover that more than one person claims the policy proceeds, that the beneficiary designation was changed shortly before death, or that divorce, incapacity, undue influence, fraud, or another…

About 195,000 JKMAX Heated Products Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Approximately 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads sold through Amazon are being recalled because their internal heating elements may overheat, potentially causing the products to smoke, melt, or burn. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall…

After an accident, one of the first questions many injured people have is whether hiring a personal injury lawyer could actually make a financial difference. If an insurance company has already contacted you, you may wonder whether you should simply handle the claim yourself, submit your medical bills, and negotiate directly with the adjuster. In…

Florida is famous for its beautiful weather and abundant waterways. However, the state also features thousands of man-made lakes and retention ponds, many of which are located directly inside residential apartment complexes, condominium communities, and housing developments. While these bodies of water can look scenic, they often serve a primary functional purpose for stormwater management.…

What Residents in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale May Want to Know Apartment complexes across Florida often advertise pools as a major amenity. While they can be a source of enjoyment, they can also become extremely dangerous when property owners and managers do not take basic safety measures. Drownings and pool-related injuries at…