Dangerous chemicals can lead to lawsuits by injured parties. And in some cases, one claim triggers a deluge of other complaints. We could very well start seeing this trend play out with regard to perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA. This is a human-made chemical burned...
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was signed in 1970 to regulate pollution and preserve the environment. Fifty years later, CEQA remains an important piece of legislation that affects development projects throughout the state. The goal is to prevent new...
Owners of delivery firms hope their drivers complete their runs on time. Yet, in fulfilling this duty, one of your employees may have collided with an automobile. An accident could cause your company to face a large insurance claim to pay for the driver’s damages....
Certain products can pose risks to consumers when used in an improper manner. Despite these dangers, they remain useful enough for their manufacture and sale to continue. Yet, businesses that produce these products can face liability lawsuits from injured parties. If...
The construction industry has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid stay-at-home orders, social distancing requirements and the high rate of confirmed cases, construction projects across California have been put on hold. Now, as states start...
When someone gets hurt by a toy, appliance, or other product, people can be quick to label it defective or dangerous and blame the maker of the product. However, the manufacturer is not necessarily at fault. In some situations, users that fit into one of the following...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 2, 2014 - Gallagher Huie + Blum (GHB) is pleased to announce the firm won a complex environmental case for the City of Fort Bragg (the City). The lawsuit, filed in 2012 by OfficeMax and Georgia-Pacific LLC (GP), alleged that the City was...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 2, 2014 - Gallagher Huie + Blum (GHB) is pleased to announce the firm won a complex environmental case for the City of Fort Bragg (the City). The lawsuit, filed in 2012 by OfficeMax and Georgia-Pacific LLC (GP), alleged that the City was...
Gallagher Huie + Blum's name partners have all been selected to the 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list. Marte Bassi was listed in the category of Personal Injury General: Defense; for Environmental Litigation; Jeremy Huie for Personal Injury Products:...
In a case involving claims against a smart meter installer based on plaintiffs' allegations they were getting sick from radio frequency radiation emitted by smart meters installed at their homes, , Erin Poppler, and Fred Blum achieved a major victory when the judge...