California

The knock and announce rule says that police must announce their presence and purpose before executing a search warrant at a home. Then they must wait a reasonable amount of time before forcing their way in. The rule is meant to keep police from barging into homes unannounced. This is also referred to as the …

People who developed the eye condition pigmentary maculopathy from taking Elmiron are seeking large financial damages from the drug maker Janssen Pharmaceuticals. All Elmiron lawsuits are being joined into a federal multi-district litigation in December of 2020, so settlements are likely a couple of years away. Shouse Law Group is representing Elmiron victims in their …

Updated December 21, 2020 Elmiron may cause the serious eye disease pigmentary maculopathy in one out of four patients who take the bladder drug. Pigmentary maculopathy can lead to such vision problems as seeing dark spots, blurriness, and even blindness. The higher the dose and the longer the treatment, the higher the odds of developing …

Updated December 21, 2020 Elmiron’s manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals is being sued for failing to warn patients and healthcare professionals that the drug may cause retinal pigmentary maculopathy, which may lead to blindness. Aside from vision problems, Elmiron may cause several side effects including hair loss, bloody stools, and liver problems. Shouse Law Group is bringing …

Updated December 21, 2020 Elmiron’s warning label was recently amended to include retinal pigmentary changes. The drug maker Janssen Pharmaceuticals caved to pressure due to increasing evidence that the prescription medication used to treat the bladder condition interstitial cystitis can cause vision problems including blindness in some patients. Shouse Law Group is bringing Elmiron lawsuits …

Vehicle Code § 21464 VC makes it a crime to deface or interfere with traffic control devices. This is typically a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5000.00. But it can be a felony charge with jail or prison time if it causes the injury or death of another person. The complete text of …

In a personal injury case, a medical lien is where a health care provider gives treatment at a discounted price or without charging upfront at all, but then has a right to get paid for the medical bills directly from the settlement or judgment. This allows you to receive medical services “on credit” to be …

California Penal Code §311.11 PC makes it a crime to have possession of child pornography produced using a minor under the age of 18. The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony and is punishable by up to 1 year in county jail or up to 3 years in state prison. Examples having …

Vehicle Code § 22109 CVC is the California statute that prohibits motorists from stopping or suddenly decreasing the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal, provided there is a chance to do so. A violation of this code section is punishable by a $238 fine. Drivers who fail to follow this statute …

Penal Code 138 PC makes it a crime for witnesses to take or ask for a bribe when it influences their testimony or their availability to testify at a court proceeding. A violation of this law is a felony offense punishable by up to 4 years in jail or prison. The language of the code …

Penal Code § 137 PC makes it a crime to give or offer a bribe to a witness for the purpose of influencing the person’s testimony or statements to law enforcement. This is a felony punishable by up to four years in jail or prison. While this statute makes it a crime for someone to …

Penal Code § 85 PC makes it a crime to bribe a California legislator or to use any other corrupt methods (such as menace or deceit) to influence their voting decisions. A legislator includes state legislators and those of a city or county board. A violation of this law is charged as a felony offense. The language …

Updated January 13, 2021 Settlements for a Paragard IUD lawsuit are meant to compensate women plaintiffs for injuries stemming from their copper IUD device breaking during removal. Plaintiffs are suing Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperCompanies for creating the defective product and failing to warn them about the risks. Paragard lawsuits are being consolidated into a multidistrict litigation …

Updated January 13, 2021 Removal of the Paragard T 380A IUD has caused the contraceptive device to break in some women. This can require surgery to remove the broken pieces and may result in severe complications, including severe pain, infection, and inability to become pregnant. Women injured by the Paragard IUD are suing Teva Pharmaceuticals …

Updated January 13, 2021 The Paragard T 380A IUD is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. But if this hormone-free copper intrauterine device malfunctions – such as by fracturing or perforating the uterus – the risk of unwanted pregnancy increases. Paragard users are seeking large settlements from Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperCompanies for the injuries they …

Updated January 13, 2021 The Paragard T 380A IUD is a non-hormonal intrauterine device with a 99%-plus effectiveness rate at preventing pregnancy. However, many women have experienced fracturing of the device during removal – resulting in the broken pieces embedding in their body and causing painful and dangerous complications, including ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, and infertility. Women …

In California, a person must be at least 21 years old to buy a handgun, and at least 18 years old to buy a shotgun or rifle. The purchaser must also pass a background check (called the Dealer’s Record of Sale, or DROS) with a licensed dealer – even if it is a private purchase …

A DMV Order of Set Aside is a document in which the California DMV notifies you that you may resume driving following your driver’s license suspension or revocation. It literally means that any suspension has been “set aside.” The order comes after you attend a DMV administrative hearing, which may be held for such things …