California Appellate Court Holds Amazon Liable For Defective Batteries
In a potential game changer, a California appeals court found that Amzazon.com LLC is liable for a defective product, a battery, that it sold through its website. In products liability law, a manufacturer is liable if it designs, manufacturers, or markets a defective product which cause harm to a user. In addition, distributors, and brick-and-mortar…
Read MoreBack to School Tips for Chicago Students
Chicago public school students will be taught remotely this fall 2020. The original hope was that students would attend schools in person two days a week and study remotely three days a week. The shift to remote learning is due to concerns about COVID-19 that were raised by teachers and parents. The switch to remote…
Read MoreHigh-Rise Fire in the Loop Leads to Multiple Injuries
Just after midnight, a fire broke out on the 32nd floor of an apartment building in the Loop. The very good news is that no one died, and Chicago FD was able to put out the fire, without the need of evacuation, in an hour, according to ABC 7. Once again, our city’s finest showed…
Read MoreFatal High-Speed Crash on I-294 Also Leads to Multiple Injuries
A high-speed collision on Saturday, September 12 has left one family in mourning, and four other people with injuries. The crash, which happened on I-294 just after noon, involved a driver who lost control of a Chevy Impala; the driver sideswiped one vehicle and then hit a concrete barrier in the median. The Impala, per…
Read MoreRubbernecking Is Just as Distracting as Using a Mobile Device
Rubbernecking is a commonly used term; it occurs when the driver of a vehicle focuses on something outside of their vehicle instead of the task at hand. It most often happens when driving past an accident, a fire, a disabled vehicle, or anything else on the side of the road. Rubbernecking not only causes traffic…
Read MoreOperating a Truck in Reverse Can Be Deadly
Operating a tractor-trailer in reverse is one of the most challenging tasks for a truck driver. With blind spots, the weight of the truck, and often no backup cameras like smaller vehicles have, truck drivers need to be incredibly careful when reversing their rigs. Backup accidents involving tractor-trailers are dangerous, and can even be deadly.…
Read MoreScientists Warn Brain Damage Possible in Patients with Coronavirus
Scientists from the United Kingdom are warning that patients who suffer mild symptoms from the Coronavirus could develop brain damage. The report was published in The Guardian after 40 patients with confirmed Covid-19 symptoms were analyzed by doctors. The patients suffered from delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage. In a handful of cases, neurological…
Read MoreThe Loss of Mercy Hospital Is a Tragedy in Every Sense of the Word
The word “tragedy” is defined as “an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.” The loss of life from coronavirus is tragic. The closing of Mercy Hospital may be even more so. With no financial commitment from the Illinois General Assembly, four hospitals – Advocate Trinity Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, South Shore Hospital…
Read MoreUnderstanding Jurisdiction in Civil Litigation Claims
Jurisdiction is a question of which court should hear your case. In many instances, jurisdiction is clear. In other cases, multiple courts may have jurisdiction and a determination needs to be made which of those multiple courts will be the court of record. Federal courts and state courts both may have jurisdiction. Courts in different…
Read MoreCongratulations to Isabella Illescas, Winner of the 2020 Gainsberg Law Annual Scholarship Award!
The team at Gainsberg Law is pleased to announce the recipient of our 2020 Annual Scholarship Award – Isabella Illescas! Isabella plans to attend the University of Tampa this fall, and we’re proud to introduce you to her and show you why we believe this young woman is going places. About Isabella Illesacas Isabella grew…
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