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10/09/2026

What's the difference between a DWAI (alcohol), a DWI, and an Aggravated DWI? 🤔

The main factor that differentiates these charges is the blood alcohol content (BAC) of the driver. New York State considers drivers with a BAC over 0.04 to be impaired. BAC can be determined through several types of chemical tests: blood, urine, saliva, and breath. It is also important to note that refusing a chemical test (breathalyzer) during or after a stop can incur a separate charge.

Each charge represents a different level of legal impairment, and therefore, will have different levels of consequences. All levels will have a fine (if convicted), and your license will be taken, either through suspension or revocation.

10/05/2026

🔔🔴NEW MDL ALERT. The JPML has issued transfer orders for two spinal cord stimulator litigations. The Abbott Laboratories Spinal Cord Stimulator Products Liability Litigation (MDL 3194) has been consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois, and the Nevro Corporation Spinal Cord Stimulator Products Liability Litigation (MDL 3195) has been consolidated in the Northern District of California. These litigations come after the previous transfer and consolidation of MDL 3181 (Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulators) in June of this year.

Lawsuits against spinal cord stimulators allege that these devices have led to injuries that were not properly warned of or have not provided an adequate level of pain relief. Plaintiffs allege injuries such as shocks, burns, lead wire migration, lead wire fracture, and more.

For more information on these lawsuits, visit our website www.robertkinglawfirm.com and visit the “Mass Torts” section (link under contact!).

09/30/2026

A mass tort lawsuit occurs when numerous people are harmed by a product or service and seek legal action against the defendant(s). The defendant(s) are often large companies rather than an individual. A mass tort lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit that often centers on product liability or corporate negligence claims.

Mass torts can evolve into a class action lawsuit or multidistrict litigation (MDL). Both class actions and MDLs are used to:

✅Streamline the legal process
✅Avoid duplicative legal efforts
✅Encourage consistent rulings

The biggest difference between class actions and MDLs is how each case is treated. In a class action, cases are addressed as a group (class) with settlements distributed equally among plaintiffs in the same class. The class is represented by a small group of plaintiffs and attorneys. For an MDL, some pre-trial processes are grouped, but each case is addressed individually; plaintiffs can retain their choice of attorney, and the settlements are unique and personalized.

09/24/2026

🔔The bellwether trial scheduled for September 28, in the Paragard IUD lawsuit, has been rescheduled for April 2027. This will be the second bellwether trial in the Paragard IUD multidistrict litigation. On February 4, 2026, the first trial concluded after two weeks in favor of the defendant, Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Allegations in Paragard MDL 2974 claim the IUD has a design defect that is leading to serious injuries like infertility, perforation of the cervix or uterus, the need for surgery, and in some rare cases, death. Over 4,000 cases are currently filed in the federally consolidated group claim, with many other claims filed in state courts.

09/16/2026

California recently signed Assembly Bill 1709 into law, a move to combat youth social media addiction. This law requires social media companies to ensure users under the age of 16 are unable to access “addictive features” of the platform. Specific features named in the bill include “addictive feed” and “autoplay”.

“Addictive feed” refers to a home feed (or “for you” feed) based on personalized algorithms that curate content using past user engagement metrics. This means the platform will show you posts and accounts like ones you’ve liked, commented, or shared in the past, even if you are not following the account. In a recent settlement, Meta agreed to implement the option for “non-personalized” feeds for teen users, an option we may see more companies add with the passing of this bill.

“Autoplay” is a feature on many social media applications that will automatically start playing a video when it is scrolled to, rather than allowing the user to select if it plays.

While it names these two features specifically, the bill also leaves a door open for additional features to be added, if deemed necessary.

07/21/2026

Gabapentin and Dementia Lawsuits: What Patients Should Know

Gabapentin, also sold as Neurontin, is commonly prescribed for seizures, nerve pain, and several off-label conditions. Recent research has reported an association between repeated gabapentin prescriptions and increased rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

King Law is investigating potential claims involving long-term gabapentin use, memory loss, cognitive impairment, and dementia.

You may qualify for a free case review if you took gabapentin or Neurontin and were later diagnosed with serious cognitive problems.

Contact King Law for a free, confidential consultation.

Note: Do not stop taking gabapentin without speaking with your healthcare provider.

02/10/2026

This week, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok are in court, defending allegations that their products harm thousands of children and teens. We sat down with a lead attorney in this litigation (Previn Warren) to discuss the accusations against these social media giants. We talked about how algorithms can lead young people to hurt themselves, experience depression, and lead to other harms, and what lawyers and affected families are trying to do to change that.

Social media addiction is becoming an increasing problem across the United States. With new legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act and New York's Sto...