It’s become tradition for my family to schedule a long weekend getaway in the fall. These getaways are specific destinations chosen to enhance our Halloween experiences. We love haunted history and actual documented ghost phenomenon. What can I say? We enjoy a good scare and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the stories. It just so happens, […]

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In Nicolaou v. Martin, No. 44 MAP 2017 (Pa. Oct. 17, 2018) (Op. by Baer, J.), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that it is the jury who determines whether a plaintiff has acted reasonably in pursuing her claim with reasonable diligence once aware that she has been injured due to the negligence of another. In 2001, […]

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Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup is in the news this week, once again, for all the wrong reasons. A new report from the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) finds that dozens of common breakfast cereals and snack bars – including staples like Cheerios and Quaker Oates – are contaminated with glyphosate, the cancer-causing herbicide found in the weed killer Roundup, at […]

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As lawyers who have seen, firsthand, the immense suffering innocent victims have undergone and the excruciating deaths they have experienced from asbestos exposure. It is difficult to fathom how, in this day and age, it could even be possible, but asbestos imports to the U.S. are surging on the basis of the Trump EPA’s signaling that it […]

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In recognition of my birthday today, I am giving a huge shout out to “CHUCKY, THE NOTORIOUS KILLER DOLL DAY.” Dun, dun, dun! I have to say, as cheesy as they are, I love them all. I guess if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the original, Child’s Play. It came out in […]

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The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution says that, in civil cases, “the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.” West Virginia’s Constitution also protects this important right, guaranteeing that “the right of trial by jury, if required by either party, shall be preserved.” But what makes this right so important? The Founding […]

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In Chandler v. L’Oreal USA, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has determined that L’Oreal’s Regular Optimum Salon Haircare ® Defy Breakage Salon No-Lye Relaxer (“Defy Breakage relaxer”) is not a defective product and dismisses plaintiff’s claims. Ms. Chandler had been using L’Oreal’s Dark and Lovely ® relaxer regularly for the […]

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Mobile elevating work platforms, more commonly referred to as aerial lifts, have replaced ladders and scaffolding on many job sites due to their mobility and flexibility. While theses aerial lifts often provide a more safe and efficient way to perform work at heights, unfortunately, these devices are not without their own inherent dangers. One of the known […]

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Abusive debt collection practices can take a terrible toll, emotionally and practically. Beyond the fear, stress and embarrassment, families can have their bank accounts frozen, making it impossible to pay for their most basic needs. Debt collectors frequently place incorrect information on people’s credit reports, impairing their ability to secure credit, housing and even employment […]

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Today, October 16, is National Bosses Day. I’m fortunate to work for Jason Causey, who’s not only one of the very best and brightest in his field (representing consumers like you and me), but he’s also very kind and wants to help people in financial difficulty. Bosses Day gives the staff here at Bordas & […]

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