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Deadly Weed Killer Roundup® Causing More Harm

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Deadly Weed Killer Roundup® Causing More Harm The Monsanto weed killer Roundup®, which a jury had previously found was linked to the terminal non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis given to a school groundskeeper, is now thought to be responsible for killing off bee populations around the world. This information is coming from scientists at the University of Texas at Austin and posits that glyphosate, the ingredient responsible for Roundup® being a powerhouse weed killer, destroys specialized bacteria in bees, leaving them susceptible to infection and potential death. Scientists who were involved in the study hope that the research results in improved guidelines for...

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Chicago Police Chase Leads to Deaths

Chicago Police Chase Leads to Deaths Authorities have indicated that a driver who failed to stop for police ended up killing a 3-year old boy and two men in a multi-vehicle collision on Chicago’s South Side. Information from Chicago police indicate that the driver fled on foot and had not been caught as of Tuesday morning. This story brings to light an interesting question regarding what responsibility Chicago police have in a situation where the actions of the police led to injuries or death. Free Case Evaluation Question? Call Now!...

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Chicago Police Officer Guilty

Chicago Police Officer Guilty In an update on a story that was previously shared on the Action Legal Group blog, a jury of eight women and four men found Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder in the 2014 shooting of teenager Laquan McDonald. The bond in this matter has been revoked and sentencing has been set for October 31, 2018. Free Case Evaluation Question? Call Now!...

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Judge rules that RoundUp can cause cancer

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Judge rules that RoundUp can cause cancer RoundUp weed killer is one of the most popular weed killers in the world. Since, the link between RoundUp and cancer has been established, numerous lawsuits have been filed against the Monsanto company which produces the product. If you believe, you or your loved ones have been a victim of RoundUp weed killer exposure, you can contact Action Legal Group for an immediate consultation. There are various class action lawsuits that are being filed against Monsanto which hired ghostwriters to dispel the fact that the weed killer promotes lymphatic cancer in those that are...

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Distracted Driving Leads to Injured Children and Lost Lives

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Distracted Driving Leads to Injured Children and Lost Lives Tragedy has beset another family at a school bus stop for the sixth time in three days. This incident involved a hit-and-run that took the life of A 7-year-old Pennsylvania child while he waited for the bus early Thursday. The second grade student was found dead at the bus stop before his bus arrived. Families in Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Florida faced similar realities this week. The authorities investigating the accidents, particularly one in Tampa that resulted in seven hospitalizations, state that distracted driving played a role. More tragic accidents will occur...

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Multiple Victims Reported in Chicago Hospital Shooting

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Multiple Victims Reported in Chicago Hospital Shooting An act of gun violence made headlines yet again when news outlets began reporting an active shooter incident at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital. Police have secured the hospital, but the 32-year-old male suspect critically injured one officer. It is unknown how many others he injured at this time, but police reports state multiple people suffered injuries. The personal injury attorneys at Action Legal Group understand the issues victims of gun violence face, and can help you work through this difficult time. Free Case Evaluation Question? Call Now!...

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Minneapolis Police Show Disregard For The Public

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Minneapolis Police Show Disregard For The Public The commander of one Minneapolis, MN police precinct was swiftly replaced after community outrage was sparked when social media documented a racially charged Christmas tree. The holiday tree was decorated with cigarette packages, police tape, malt liquor and a cup from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Two Minneapolis police officers were placed on paid leave for their apparent involvement in the tree incident. Free Case Evaluation Question? Call Now!...

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Florida Gun Violence Makes National Headlines

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Florida Gun Violence Makes National Headlines The confusion and sense of loss that follow when gun violence occurs is always terrible but matters become murkier when there is a Stand Your Ground case like the killing of Markeis McGlockton. This case in particular is problematic because Michael Drejka initially provoked the victim and then shot after McGlockton reacted and attempted to turn to leave, meaning that it does not appear that the incident immediately meets the requirements of Florida Stand Your Ground Law. The matter has garnered additional attention because Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has refused to arrest the shooter. The...

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Police Use Racism To Target And Beat Victim

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Police Use Racism To Target And Beat Victim The media often indicates that people in the U.S. have made a sharp turn back toward racism, a claim that appears to be disturbingly true in a story making headlines in New Orleans. This matter involves rookie NOPD officers who were fired and and charged with the batter of Jorge Alberto Gomez. In the midst of the violence, officers Sutton and Galman allegedly called Gomez a “fake American” and implied that the Hispanic victim had attempted to steal valor by choosing to wear camouflage clothing. It should be noted that Gomez served in...

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