Proffitt & Cox Attorney Ron Cox Appointed Chair of the S.C. Bar Practice and Procedure Committee
Current Issues Under Investigation
Investigation into potentially dangerous disposable diaper materials
Complaints of severe diaper rash from Pampers "Dry Max" diapers, a thinner type of diaper, has produced a federal investigation into whether the diapers are causing chemical burns on babies. (See link below) If your baby has experienced any type of chemical rash or burns that you believe may have been caused by these diapers contact our office.
Feds Probe Pampers Diaper Rash Complaint- CBS News
FDA directs consumers to stop using Zicam cold remedy products; users report loss of sense of smell
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 16, 2009, advised consumers to stop using three products marketed over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell (anosmia). Anosmia may be long-lasting or permanent. The products are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (kids' size), a discontinued product. The FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of these three Zicam products. In these reports, many people who experienced a loss of smell said the condition occurred with the first dose; others reported a loss of the sense of smell after multiple uses of the products. Read the press release from the FDA here. If you have used one of these Zicam cold remedy products and believe you have been injured, contact the lawyers at Proffitt & Cox, LLP, for a free consultation and to discuss your legal rights.
Attorneys investigate claims for property damage and personal injury regarding defective Chinese dry wall.
Popular Mechanics, June 2, 2009
Supreme Court issues opinion in tax case
The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued an opinion in its original jurisdiction in which David Proffitt, along with other lawyers, represented several South Carolina school districts in a dispute with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The case involved the interpretation of statutes controlling the distribution of statewide sales tax proceeds to the school districts. The case is Berkeley County School District v. S.C. Department of Revenue, Op. No. 26682 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed July 6, 2009). The Court ruled in favor of the school districts' position.
Publications
A lot of people are not sure whether they really need a will. Here is some information to consider. [Do you need a will?]
Drivers involved in an accident often have a lot of confusion about what they should do immediately afterward at the scene and how to deal with resolving any insurance or legal issues that come later. Here is some information that we hope will help. [What to Do If You Are in an Auto Accident]
