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Firm Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against BCBS of Michigan

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Filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the complaint alleges that the state’s largest health insurer has been underpaying and wrongfully denying claims related to treatment for substance abuse and other behavioral health disorders. Napoli Shkolnik PLLC filed  a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/firm-files-40-million-lawsuit-against-bcbs-of-michigan/

How to Keep Your Child With Food Allergies Safe At Camp

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Summer camp is a fun time for many youths across the country. Memories of campfires, crafts, camping out, canoeing, tents and camp food, sports, outdoor hiking, and friendships are all part of the camping experience. It’s something every child should have the chance to experience, and children with food allergies are no exception. However, for… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-you-can-do-to-keep-your-child-with-food-allergy/

Some Obvious and Hidden Heat Wave Consequences

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As one of the worst heat waves since the Stone Age drags on, many New Yorkers are aware of possible ill effects like heat wave dehydration and heat stroke. But did you know that heat waves also increase the number of violent assaults? Extreme high temperatures are the most deadly form of weather in the… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/some-obvious-and-hidden-heat-wave-consequences/

Staying Safe at Summer Parties and BBQs When You Have a Food

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Celebratory events and parties with friends and family are a time of sharing and fun. Summertime is the best time for BBQs and backyard parties while the weather is good and people have off from school and have longer vacations from work. Getting together and having fun is what summer is all about. But for… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/staying-safe-at-summer-parties-and-bbqs-when-you-have-a-food-allergy/

Dangers of Kids Being Left in a Hot Car

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On an 85F day, it can take as little as 10 minutes for a warm car to turn into a dangerously hot oven. When you combine this with the fact that a child’s body temperature will cling up to 5 times as fast as an adult’s and it is easy to see why leaving your… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/dangers-of-kids-being-left-in-a-hot-car/

Pirates Catcher Gives Up Position; Cites Concussion Risk

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After suffering his sixth career concussion, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli said he wants to move to first base, the outfield, or another less-dangerous position. “I can’t live like this,” he said. The 33-year-old MLB veteran has played 663 games behind the plate, posting a .358 on-base percentage during those contests. But Cervelli is currently… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/pirates-catcher-gives-up-position-cites-concussion-risk/

Disturbing Link: Cosmetic Products and Serious Injuries

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Every year, thousands of young children are too near toxic household products. Every year, these close encounters send thousands of victims to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the vast majority of these victims are children under 5. Many of these injuries happen after children were exposed to products that… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/disturbing-link-cosmetic-products-and-serious-injuries/