Clinton served in the Navy during World War II where he handled ammunition and encouraged people to buy war bonds. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard where he assisted skilled tradesman.

Maiv’s family deserves justice, but outdated trucking insurance laws have left her family facing the high cost of medical care and other losses from the crash that stole Maiv’s autonomy.

Health care providers and hospitals should be accountable for the care they provide, or the care they should have provided. When lawmakers seek to limit their responsibility, it puts the safety of all of us at risk. 

Krislyn was a healthy 27-year-old taking Zarah, the generic form of the popular birth control pill Yaz, when she became dizzy and fainted. She was rushed to the emergency room where she fainted again.

Anyone who seeks to limit accountability when Americans are killed by preventable medical errors should be aware of Blake’s story. Blake was a 19-year-old college student from Blacksburg, Virginia.

Conor was an “A” student and elite swimmer,  on the way to earning a collegiate swimming scholarship.  In 2011 he was diagnosed with colitis—inflammation of the colon and large intestine—after taking Claravis, the generic version of Accutane, a drug used to treat acne.

David worked as an electrician’s mate in the U.S. Navy when he was younger. During a span of 20 years, he was repeatedly exposed to asbestos-covered equipment and materials aboard different vessels.

Small business owners and American consumers rely on shippers like FedEx to send and receive merchandise, but as a member of the U.S.

Every year, 440,000 Americans die as a result of preventable medical errors and many countless more are injured. States across America are considering legislation that would limit the rights of injured patients while providing no accountability for medical errors.

Sergeant Carmelo R. was a member of the Marine Corps, a father with a seven-year-old son, and even a part-time actor who once appeared on screen with actress Katie Holmes.  

Roberta Powers, 83, suffered from dementia and diabetes and was living in a nursing home to receive the everyday care she needed. When Roberta checked into the nursing home, a family member signed the admissions forms – one of which included a forced arbitration clause.

Viola is a retired middle school secretary who spent her life caring for children and her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, caring for her son and attending her local church.

Millions of Americans trust their lives to medical devices but they may have no legal recourse if those devices fail.  When that happens, no one is held responsible.  There is no justice.

It was a cold and snowy day in western Pennsylvania. The family minivan carrying 10 year-old Davanna was stopped at a red light. Without warning, the sound of a semi-truck’s horn pierced the air. But it was too late.

Debbie graduated with a degree from a major university in Cellular Biology/Physiology. She wanted a career caring for people and decided to further her education so that she could become a surgical technician. Lamson College, a local school in Tempe, Ariz.

Sophie was in college working on her Environmental Studies degree, when she began taking two generic drugs prescribed to help clear her complexion. However, instead of a clear skin, Sophie experienced multiple pulmonary emboli and almost died. 

No legal rights despite the terrible facts of what happened.

When Tia began working for Circuit City, she never imagined that her supervisor and mentor would assault and sexually harass her. She also had no idea that there was a clause hidden in the fine print of the employment contract that would grant Circuit City a license to steal her access to justice.

The better part of a decade has passed since the Tea Fire in Santa Barbara County, California, burned 1,900 acres and destroyed 210 homes. But for two survivors, Stephen, and his wife, Nanci, the tragedy continues.

All James wanted was to fund his small business with a loan provided by a business partner.   Once the loan was authorized, the money would show up in James’ bank account - which he could then use to pay bills. 

Ed worked as an operator and foreman at an Ethyl plant in Texas for forty years. Working there was a family affair- his dad helped build it and his son works there today. 

Simply because Karen’s prescription was filled with a generic drug, not a brand, her legal rights are now in doubt.

Terry began taking Reglan in 1998 for Acid Reflux. His pharmacist switched him to the generic version when it became available.  Despite the fact that Reglan was originally introduced for short-term use, Terry was prescribed the drug for more than 12 years.

As a young man, James served in the Navy performing engine room maintenance. After his honorable discharge, James went to work as a machinist, technician and maintenance general at a rubber plant in Pennsylvania. 

Alan Carlson, chef and owner of the Oakland, CA, restaurant Italian Colors, knows all too well about the perils of an arbitration clause.

Donald loved working as a career truck driver. He even took his wife and grandson with him on occasion, something his grandson always looked forward to.

It’s hard to imagine a group of Americans more deserving of our protection than the servicemen and women who protect our country.  Javier, an Army Reservist from Florida, is one of them.