What is a Class Action Lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit is one where many people who have been harmed by the same party in the same way file a compensation claim together as a group. Class actions can be filed by victims of discrimination, false advertising,…

Process for a Product Recall

At Joye Law Firm, we’ve spoken and worked with many South Carolinians who have been injured by defective products or severely harmed by prescription and over-the-counter medications. Many of these defective drugs and products are dangerous enough to have been…

Vaping Dangers in 2020: 5 Facts You Need To Know

Numerous issues surrounding e-cigarettes have raised concerns in recent months about the dangers of JUUL and vaping products in general. The most widespread concern is the development of a serious respiratory condition known as “e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury”…

First Vaping-Related Death Confirmed in S.C.

A South Carolina woman from the Upstate has become the state’s first casualty in a nationwide epidemic of e-cigarette vaping deaths. The victim was a woman over 65 with underlying health conditions, Dr. Anna-Kathryn Burch of the S.C. Department of Health…

Vitamin E Acetate: Could This Be the Cause of Vaping Lung Damages?

Health authorities say a form of vitamin E has been identified as a “very strong culprit” in a nationwide outbreak of lung injuries related to the use of e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a November 8 statement that…

The Risks of Walk-In Tubs

Written by: Ken Harrell Walk-in tubs have become a hotly marketed commodity for companies like Jacuzzi. Basically, these units are large bathtubs with a water-tight door. They are marketed primarily to the elderly on the premise that the door allows you…

Car Models With the Most Problems/Recalls

As a result of recent technological advances, the automobile industry has been able to manufacture thousands of vehicles with updated features and equipment that make cars easier and safer to drive. While many manufacturers carefully test all of their products,…