Consumer Credit Reporting Agency Faces 23 Lawsuits
Consumer Credit Reporting Agency, Equifax, Hit with 23 Lawsuits Last week, the well known consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax, announced it was compromised by a massive cyber breach. The cyber attack was carried out by criminal hackers from mid-May through July of this year. The personal identifying information for over 143 million U.S. consumers was…
Civil Lawsuit Filed Against St. Louis University
Surgical Resident Files Civil Lawsuit Against St. Louis University A civil lawsuit was filed by a surgical resident last week, claiming multiple misconduct issues. The resident, Mandy Rice, filed the claim against St. Louis University; Carl Freeman, the chief of the trauma service; Catherine Wittgen, the director of the university’s surgery residency program. Rice says she…
New Law Rolls Back Minimum Wage in St. Louis
New Law in Missouri Lowers St. Louis Minimum Wage Today, a new law in Missouri will take effect that prohibits local government from enacting minimum wage different than the state minimum. Earlier this year, the minimum wage in St. Louis was increased to $10 an hour. The Missouri State Supreme Court sided with St. Louis…
4 Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
What are the signs of nursing home abuse? When you suspect a loved one is being abused in a nursing home, consult a lawyer to learn about your loved one’s legal rights. By recognizing the signs of abuse, you can also help your loved one. According to the Office on Women’s Health and the U.S….
Why are children more prone to dog bites?
The effects of dog bites on children Dog bites can cause serious injury and emotional or psychological damage. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to dog bites. By working with a St. Louis attorney, you take legal action for a dog bite injury. The American Humane Association reports that 82 percent of dog bites treated in…
How Frequent are Medication Errors?
What is a medication error? Medication errors are a type of medical malpractice that can occur as a result of a pharmacist’s or a physician’s mistake. Examples of medication errors include overdoses, underdoses, medication mix-ups with other patients and taking medications that interact dangerously with other medications. Whatever the reason for the medication error, seek…