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A deadly listeria outbreak has been linked to some ready-made pasta meals! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a deadly listeria outbreak connected to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold by major retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Walmart, and Albertsons.  As of September 30, 2025, health officials have reported:  Listeria infections were identified

In Miami, September marks the peak of rainy season. While the afternoon showers may cool things down, they also create some of the year’s most dangerous conditions for pedestrians and shoppers. From puddles forming in grocery store entryways to slick sidewalks outside malls and apartment complexes, wet surfaces make slip and fall accidents far more

September is recognized around the world as Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the risks, symptoms, and realities of living with blood cancers. These diseases are far more common than many realize. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, more than 1.5 million people in the United States are

On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, The Downs Law Group, along with co-counsel, including the University of Miami School of Law Environmental Justice Clinic, took a significant step in the ‘Old Smokey’ class action lawsuit against the City of Miami and SCS Engineers (a remediation company that the City of Miami retained to conduct soil sampling

If you’ve lived in Miami long enough, you know September can be a tricky month on the roads. It’s not just the rain that pours down almost daily. It’s the mix of back-to-school congestion, seasonal tourist turnover, and lingering summer traffic that makes driving riskier than usual.  Every year, thousands of drivers and pedestrians are

On August 15, 2025, Judge Richard Gergel, who oversees the AFFF (PFAS) multidistrict litigation (MDL) in federal court, urged all personal injury PFAS cases to be filed by September 5, 2025. This deadline, known as the Filing Facilitation Window, was set to ensure claims could proceed on the current litigation track without additional burdens. Today,

Time is of the essence for individuals exposed to PFAS chemicals who have been diagnosed with certain health conditions and wish to file a lawsuit. On August 15, 2025, Judge Richard Gergel, who oversees the federal PFAS litigation (known as the “AFFF MDL”), issued a new Case Management Order that set September 5, 2025, as

Palm Beach County, FL – On August 27, 2025, a Florida jury awarded $535 million to the Estate of Turkish billionaire Dr. Mehmet Salih Tatlici in a significant international estate dispute.  The verdict was secured by attorneys Jeremy Friedman, Craig Downs, and David Durkee of The Downs Law Group, a Coconut Grove-based firm known for

South Florida heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it changes how people drive and how cars behave. High temperatures can impair focus, strain vehicle components, and turn routine trips into emergencies. This guide explains the main heat-related dangers on our roads, what to do after a crash, and how to protect your rights if someone else’s negligence caused

The Downs Law Group is proud to announce 10 attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers and its ratings based on peer-review surveys have become universally regarded as the definitive guide

Blog Summary: Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan has been contaminated with PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” at levels over 50,000x the EPA’s proposed safe limit (Department of Defense). These toxic chemicals have been linked to serious health conditions like cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis. The Downs Law Group is currently

Residents of Westfield, Massachusetts (especially those living close to Barnes Air National Guard Base) may be facing an environmental hazard that affects their home values, water quality, and health. The use of AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) at the base has led to PFAS contamination, which has been detected in local groundwater and private wells. If