The USDA is pointing its finger at a defunct Canadian company for the recent outbreak of E coli contaminated beef in the US. The company, Ranchers Beef, has been linked to E coli O157:H7 bacteria which has been linked to nearly 100 illnesses. This type of bacteria can cause diarrhea and dehydration, even death. The governmental agency has cautioned meat packing companies not to use products...
Presidential candidate John Edwards is proposing that pharmaceutical companies refrain from marketing new drug products for two years. This would give the FDA and health officials the necessary time to evaluate and monitor the safety and effectiveness of the drugs. It's also an acknowledgment that big pharma's overly aggressive marketing campaigns translates into huge sales for the...
A University of Ohio professor and some assistants have uncovered some scary results about toys that are targeted for Halloween this year: shocking levels of lead content. In original reporting by CBS news, Professor Jeffrey Weidenhammer and his staff have uncovered dangerous levels of lead in a toy called "Ugly teeth." The fake plastic teeth aren't only ugly, but have about 100 times the...
Assembly Bill No. 483 dated March 20, 2007 revises Nevada law regarding the execution of property and wages from a judgment debtor. The bill makes personal property whose total value does not exceed $1,000.00 exempt from execution. It also exempts tax refunds from federal earned income credit or a similar state law from being garnished. The original bill includes the proper forms for a notice of...
With the abundance of candles lit in Jack-O-Lanterns and long draping costumes, burn injuries at Halloween continue to be a concern. Most store-bought childrens constumes will be flame retardent, but home-made costumes may not be. Unfortunately, if you rely on product recalls for protection, safety may come too late. The U.S. Product Safety Commission has issued helpful guidelines for keeping...
On Thursday morning a woman driving an Aerostar Van attempted to cross Highway 12 near Salkum, made an improper turn and was hit by a log truck.The driver of the Aerostar Van, Cristen L. Boling, 28, suffered head and internal injuries as a result of the collision. She remains in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center.The truck driver, Robert Kiser, 37, did not suffer serious injuries as...
In the recent past, several insurance companies have issued controversial guides about what to do if you are in a car accident--the controversy arises from the not so subtle message NOT to retain an attorney. Actually, several lawsuits forced insurers to change or alter their materials. Now, Norfolk Southern, which is subject to claims falling under the Federal Employers' Liability Act...
On October 14, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law California's Safe Routes to School bill. As a result, $52 million is available for California State Legislated Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Funds. As bicycle accident attorneys, we hope that by making negligent drivers accountable for their bad choices, we are changing their bad behavior. Of course, it is even better to protect bicycle...
In the last few years, we've seen a number of food recalls including peanut butter, spinach, lettuce, ice cream, and ground beef patties. These food products were either contaminated with salmonella or E coli bacteria. Recently, consumers have had to face another food safety issue dealing with the mislabeling or incorrect labelling of food products. There's been a spate of recalled foods due...
The generic for the popular anti-depressant Wellbutrin XL is under investigation by the FDA after consumers complained of severe headaches, anxiety, insomnia and digestive ailments. The generic Budeprion XL was approved for use in 2006. A consumer products advocacy group ConsumerLab.com began testing the drug after the complaints arose. The tests revealed some differences in the scientific...