Month: May 2015

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Mucinex Recall

Hear ye, hear ye, Mucinex is the latest recall in the long line of product recalls we are alerting our readers to!  The makers of Mucinex recalled their liquid medications, including Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu, Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, and Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & […]

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Protecting Against Fraudulent Car Repairs

Car accidents can be extremely devastating and frustrating experiences, especially when your vehicle is severely damaged. On top of suffering injuries, worrying about getting our car fixed may seem like an overwhelming feat at the moment. However, it is important that you take the necessary precautions to ensure you not only get the vehicle repairs you need, but that you avoid fraudulent and faulty repair work. If your car isn’t taken care of properly following an accident, it could be more prone to cause future accidents and results in more complications down the road. That is why it is essential for you to find a trustworthy and reputable mechanic or shop to take care of your car damage. Determining a Mechanic’s Reliability One simple way …

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Insurers Pay to Avoid a Precedent Finding CGL Coverage for a Cyberbreach – the Zurich v. Sony Settlement

It was reported today that the widely-watched data breach case, Zurich American Ins. Co., et al  v. Sony Corp. of America (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Feb. 21, 2014), has been settled before the New York appellate court could issue an opinion. …By: Nossaman LLP

Death of woman at TH Kangan: Relatives allege medical ‘negligence’, demand … – GreaterKashmir.com

GreaterKashmir.comDeath of woman at TH Kangan: Relatives allege medical 'negligence', demand …GreaterKashmir.comAlleging medical negligence, relatives of a woman who died after delivering a baby at Trauma Hospital Kangan staged protest on Friday, demanding probe into the incident. The woman identified as Khatija Begum (35) wife of Ghulam Muhammad Lone of …Women dies of 'medical negligence' in Central Kashmir; probe orderedKashmir Dispatchall 3 news articles »

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Does Hollywood Encourage Illegal Speed Racing?

Despite its glorification in Hollywood films such as the “Fast and the Furious” series and “Need for Speed,” street racing (or drag racing) has been blamed for causing many accidents — and with good reason. Drivers often lose control of their…By: Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law

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Four Injured In Fullerton DUI Collision

At least four people were injured in a Fullerton car crash, which officials say, was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred after 50-year-old William Murray tried to turn his westbound Ford Excursion SUV left from Chapman Avenue onto Commonwealth Avenue the event of May 2, 2014. The SUV collided head-on with

Safety Advisory and Recall for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

Safety Advisory and Recall for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently issued a press release regarding a safety advisory for certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Ford Motor Company has recalled approximately 390,000 Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ automobiles, and the NHTSA wants to advise owners to get the suggested repair as soon as possible. Apparently, it is possible for defective door latches in these vehicles to prevent the doors from completely closing. This means that car doors can open unexpectedly while the automobiles are moving, putting drivers and passengers in great danger. Affected Ford and Lincoln Models 2012-2014 Ford Fiestas All model year 2013 Ford Fusions All model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ’s Certain model year 2014 Ford Fusions Certain model year 2014 Lincoln MKZ’s…

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Can the Feds Slow Down Truckers with Mandatory Speed-Limiting Devices?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is pushing for new regulations requiring tractor-trailer trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting devices. This regulation, if passed, will impact not only the trucking industry but also the…By: Wilson Elser

Syracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestos – Syracuse.com

Syracuse.comSyracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestosSyracuse.comSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse environmental laboratory has pleaded guilty to negligently releasing asbestos into the air. Certified Environmental Services Inc. pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count Monday in federal court in Utica. In 2010, a jury …

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Jury Rules for Deloitte Over Insurance-Company Failures – Wall Street Journal

Jury Rules for Deloitte Over Insurance-Company FailuresWall Street JournalA jury has ruled that Deloitte & Touche LLP isn't liable in Florida's biggest-ever insurance-company collapse. The Florida Department of Financial Services didn't prove its claims that Deloitte was negligent in its audits for three insurance companies …and more »

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AG Loretta Lynch announces ‘pattern and practice’ probe of Baltimore police practices

The Department of Justice will conduct a “pattern and practice” investigation of potential civil rights violations in Baltimore, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced at…

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Did Trek Fail to Warn Bicycle Riders Of Dangerous Quick Release Levers?

According to an April 21, 2015 announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should stop using certain Trek bicycles immediately and contact an authorized retailer for important recall repairs. Three Trek bicycle owners were seriously injured because of a design defect that causes the front wheel to lock up and stop suddenly. […]