My office has been involved representing many local residents in the Genki Sushi Hep A outbreak since last summer. This Alert is to help those who were vaccinated last year, know that they need to get a second dose of Hep A vaccine. There is…
I live and work in Hawai‘i as a lawyer and it has been my home for me since 1967. I mention “Kama’aina” in the title. It means “child of the land”. Of course you want your lawyer to be excellent. But you also want them to…
With news of a possible outbreak of Hepatitis A illness from contaminated Ahi here are some things to do: Get vaccinated. It may not help if you have Hep A but it can protect you from contracting Hep A from someone else in the outbreak.…
The Star Advertiser headline this morning warned residents about a possible Hepatitis A outbreak from contaminated Ahi: Possible hepatitis A cases awaited The story written by Timothy Hurley notes that the incubation period is coming up and Hep A cases might be showing up in doctors…
As reported on KGMB Hawai‘i NEWS NOW on Thursday, April 13th, “Target issues voluntary recall of water absorbing Easter toys”. Hawai‘i residents who purchased “Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs”, “Hatch Your Own Dino Egg” or “Easter Grow Toys” at Target stores in the Islands should know about the…
The Bill is H. R. 1215 – and Rep. Steve King (R – IA)) gave it the title “Protecting Access to Health Care Act of 2017”. For starters it is interesting to note that at the same time H. R. 1215 was introduced Congressman King…
I thought the election was about getting the Washington DC politicians and lobbyists out of the picture. Didn’t you think that the election put lobbyists in their place and shut down the political machines in DC? Well the same politicians and lobbyists are still there and…
About 250 Hawai‘i residents were infected with the hepatitis A virus last summer as a result of contaminated scallops consumed at Genki Sushi outlets. I have filed lawsuits on behalf of 16 victims some of whom were hospitalized and others who were treated on an outpatient basis.…
If you are diagnosed with ovarian cancer this is for you. A new cancer vaccine, TPIV 200, is a multi-epitope peptide cancer vaccine that targets Folate Receptor Alpha. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Mayo Clinic are the lead cancer centers…
Today the Star Advertiser reports another case of Hep A: “Ben Parker cafeteria worker tests positive for hepatitis A”. Parents of children at the school were advised to have their children immunized. Parents worried about the Hep A outbreak should monitor their children as explained…
I will be filing lawsuits on behalf of Hawai‘i residents who got hepatitis A as a result of contaminated scallops eaten at one of the Genki Sushi restaurants in the islands. Lawsuits for people who have contracted hepatitis A in this outbreak will not be part…
Talcum powder and ovarian cancer is in the news: If you have ovarian cancer or primary peritoneal cancer you don’t care about lawsuits. You care about cures. I’ve been there. I know. The good news is that in the past twelve months there have been…