Types of Claims Involving Defective ProductsBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Product Liability on Friday, July 19, 2019.
In this day and age, it’s very difficult to live a life independent from commercial manufacturers. There was a time when clothes, food, home appliances, and everything else could be created yourself or purchased from someone you knew who had the means. Now, we rely on big businesses to provide us with the …
Common Methods of Wage TheftBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Employment Law -- Employee on Friday, July 19, 2019.
When many of us think of theft or thieves, we often picture someone dressed in dark colors, robbing a store or home, and taking belongings that are not theirs. While that is certainly theft, there are other more insidious forms of thievery as well, and not always where you expect to find it. …
John Kristensen, Who Obtained A Million Dollar Settlement From Spearmint Rhino, Pursuing Employment Claims For Dancers For Wage TheftBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Employment Law -- Employee on Friday, June 14, 2019.
Attorney John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP was responsible for securing a $1,050,000 settlement in a case against Spearmint Rhino and one of its managers. The claims in the lawsuit included challenging the gentlemen club’s argument that the plaintiff, an exotic dancer, was not an employee. At the time, the club used the …
Infant Products Are Not Tested As Much as You Think They AreBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Product Liability on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Most new parents have their go-to brand that they use for all their child’s needs. Fisher-Price is one of the largest companies in the market of early childhood furniture, toys, and care items. Did you know that they often do not test their products as much as we would like to believe they …
BOB Strollers Defective With Potential for InjuryBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in News on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
After hundreds of reported crashes, at least 50 injuries and reports of up to 100 injuries, the manufacture of the popular BOB jogging stroller cut a deal with the Trump Administration’s Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) to avoid recalling the jogging strollers. The front wheel of the strollers can suddenly detach because the …
5 Ways to Identify Workplace Sexual HarassmentBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Sexual Harassment on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Sexual harassment is a crime. Not only that, but it is a particularly predatory one. More often than not, sexual harassment is created in a dynamic between two (or sometimes more) individuals in which there is a power imbalance being exploited. The workplace is one of the most common situations where this …
Tips for Safe Driving PracticesBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Car Accident on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Driver safety laws are the legal fabric that makes up our driving environments, and the laws associated with driving range from common and well understood – such as traffic lights, signs, and phone laws – to less common and sometimes unknown – such as the different methods for making a right turn on …
Driving Practices That Will Put You in DangerBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Car Accident on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
The open road is a unique place for a number of reasons. For the majority of us, it’s the most responsibility we’re all given when it comes to being trusted with the well-being of others. It also relies on a complex system of laws to protect all drivers and passengers, and we rely …
What To Do If You’ve Been Sexually Harassed in the WorkplaceBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Employment Law -- Employee on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Workplace environments often expose us to a number of dynamics that differ drastically from the rest of our lives. As employees, we often need to deal with unpleasant requests or situations that we would not otherwise tolerate – unrealistic deadlines, personality conflicts, and unfair expectations can all be par for the course. As …
Stop Unsolicited Warranty Scam CallsBy John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Other on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
If you’ve received unsolicited calls from “the warranty department” at 310-882-1093 we want to hear from you! Our firm is investigating these ‘robocallers’ for potential violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. If you have been contacted by this entity, please give our TCPA attorneys a call at 310-507-7924. Our firm successfully investigates …
