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A California jury returned a unanimous $3.5 million verdict against a substance abuse treatment facility after a counselor sexually assaulted a vulnerable patient in his care. The case, decided February 20, 2026, in Santa Clara County Superior Court, is a powerful reminder that institutions entrusted with our most vulnerable community members can and must be held accountable when they fail. If you or someone you love has been the victim

If you own a Vornado tower heater, you need to stop using it immediately. More than 255,000 units have been recalled due to a severe fire hazard that has already caused fires across the country. If you or a family member suffered burns, smoke inhalation, or property damage — or if you lost a loved one — you may have a significant legal claim against the manufacturer. Howell Law Firm

A multi-state Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to soft cheese has left one person dead and seven hospitalized — and federal regulators warn the contaminated product may have traveled farther than anyone yet knows. If you or a loved one became seriously ill after eating recalled Clover Hill Dairy cheese, you may have important legal rights. Call Howell Law Firm PC today at 888-712-0017 for a free consultation about your case.

Millions of Americans have been prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Trulicity — for weight loss or diabetes management. These drugs have been heavily marketed as near-miraculous solutions for obesity, and prescriptions have surged dramatically. But a growing wave of lawsuits alleges that the manufacturers of these drugs failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about the risk of serious, potentially life-altering injuries. If you

A product sold at one of America’s most trusted retailers — Costco — has been recalled because it can burn you. More than 113,000 Zwilling electric kettles have been pulled from the market due to a burn hazard that has already injured consumers. If you or a family member suffered burns or scalding injuries from a Zwilling electric kettle, you have legal rights — and Howell Law Firm PC wants

Every parent’s nightmare became a reality for families across the country when Walmart recalled approximately 165,000 Mainstays dressers due to dangerous tip-over and child entrapment risks. These dressers — sold through Walmart stores and online — can topple onto young children, causing catastrophic and fatal injuries. If your child was hurt by a tipping dresser — whether it was a Mainstays product or another brand — you may have a