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Blue Bonnet Spread Recalled After Label Mixup

Posted on November 14, 2009
ConAgra Foods, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a 1,120 cases of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread. The lot was mispackaged as the lid used is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread...

Lawsuit Claims Negligence in Texas Daycare Death

Posted on November 07, 2009
Attorneys representing Dallas' Rasansky Law Firm announced the lawsuit on behalf of the mother of a two-year-old girl who choked to death on a piece of gravel at a northeast Dallas daycare center in 2008. According to the wrongful death lawsuit filed in the 44th District Court in Dallas, employees at the Woodbridge Day School located on Plano Road failed to notice when 2-year old Isabella Estep started choking on a small rock and collapsed inside the school on Oct...

I-5 Reopens After Milti-car Collision

Posted on October 28, 2009
All lanes on Interstate 5 in Burbank have been reopened after a big rig jackknifed and struck the center divider early this morning, catching fire and causing a multi-car collision. The 5:51 a.m. accident occurred on the northbound lanes near West Alameda Avenue...

Patients at Cedars-Sinai Receive Radiation Overdose; Hospital Fails to Inform All Affected

Posted on October 15, 2009
Four patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who received eight times the necessary amount of radiation were not informed of the hospital's error. Of the 206 patients who received radiation overdose, at least four were called and asked only about hair loss or other side effects...

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Driver Kills One After Allegedly Texting While Driving

Posted on September 29, 2009
A Costa Mesa motorist was ordered to stand trial for allegedly killing a pedestrian minutes after he was texting on his cellphone in the car. An Orange County judge on Monday rejected a defense request to reduce the charges. The man's attorney argued that there is no evidence he was texting at the time of the crash, but prosecutors say his use of the phone and other factors suggest he was acting negligently and didn't see the pedestrian...

CHP Recommends Manslaughter Charges Against Officer Involved in Deadly Collision

Posted on September 24, 2009
The California Highway Patrol recommends that prosecutors bring manslaughter charges against La Habra police officer, Nancy Garcia, who was responding to an emergency in April when she sped through a red light and collided with a car . The accident killed a husband and wife, authorities said Wednesday...

Parents of College Student Sue Over Fraternity Hazing Related Death

Posted on September 22, 2009
The parents of the Cal Poly fraternity pledge who died last year after an alleged hazing incident have filed a lawsuit against the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and nine of its members. Carson Starkey's parents, Scott and Julia Starkey of Austin, Texas, filed the lawsuit Monday in San Luis Obispo Superior Court...

Class I Recall On Pediatric Tracheal Tubes

Posted on September 11, 2009
Smiths Medical and FDA notified healthcare professionals about a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm). A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create the potential for the clinician to experience difficulty passing through or withdrawing the suction catheter...

Family of Boy Killed in Hyperbaric Chamber Files Wrongful Death

Posted on August 13, 2009
A 4-year-old boy and his grandmother were fatally burned when the hyperbaric chamber they were both in exploded. The grandmother died in the explosion. The boy, Francesco Pio Martinisi, suffered burns to 90 percent of his body and died one month after the explosion...

Peregrina Cheese Corporation Recalls All Products Manufactured In Its Plant

Posted on August 13, 2009
Peregrina Cheese Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling all products manufactured in its Brooklyn, NY plant from March 17, 2009 to the present because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems...

Fireside Coffee Recalls Tea With Potential Salmonella

Posted on July 27, 2009
Fireside Coffee Co. Swartz Creek, MI is recalling all Fireside Chai Tea that contains dry milk produced by Plainview Milk Products after June 2007. Plainview Milk Products of Plainview, MN has recalled its instant non-fat dry milk because of potential Salmonella contamination...

Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall

Posted on July 18, 2009
Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream, Norfolk NE is voluntarily recalling sorbet products manufactured for Espo's Cucina Dolce, Inc. because they contain undeclared milk. The recalled products are pint containers of Espo's Sorbetto and Nature's Promise Sorbetto. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products...

Clif Shot Recovery Drink Mix Recalled After Salmonella Contamination

Posted on July 08, 2009
A nationwide voluntary and precautionary recall of Hot Chocolate Recovery Drink Mix from CLIF SHOT® sold in 40-gram, single-serve packets and 12-pack boxes with a "Best By" date of 19SEP09R was announced today because the powdered drink mix contains organic non-fat dried milk made by the Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, Plainview, Minn...

SUV Collides With Big Rig Killing Toddler

Posted on July 01, 2009
A 3 1/2-year-old girl was killed Saturday when her mother lost control of her sport utility vehicle and crashed into a tractor-trailer on the 5 Freeway in Mission Hills. Mariana Ruiz, 50, of Bakersfield, driving a 1998 Ford Explorer, got on the freeway at San Fernando Mission Boulevard about 9:30 a...

Toddler Killed in Auto Accident on Golden State Freeway

Posted on June 21, 2009
According to a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman, the fatal accident occured Saturday around 9:30 a.m. near the San Fernando Blvd. offramp on the southbound 5 Freeway. A 50-year-old woman from Bakersfield was driving her husband and 3-year-old daughter in a Ford pickup when she struck a larger truck and then hit a pole...

FDA Warns Against Use of Some Hand Sanitizers

Posted on June 15, 2009
Clarcon, a Utah-based company, has issued a voluntary recall of various products as a precautionary measure. An FDA inspection recently found high levels of disease causing bacteria in some Clarcon products. The products include; Citrushield Lotion, Dermassentials, DermaBarrier Dermassentials by Clarcon, Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer, and Iron Fist Barrier Hand Treatment...

Fatal Accidents Increase in California Over Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2009
According to the California Highway Patrol, fatal accidents on California highways were up significantly over the Memorial Day weekend compared with last year. In the first 60 hours of the holiday weekend, which ran through 6 a.m. Monday, the California Highway Patrol reported 32 people killed in crashes statewide compared with just 19 fatal crashes during the same period in 2008...

Tour Bus Crash Kills 10 Near Soledad, CA

Posted on April 28, 2009
An Orion Pacific tour bus was travelling south carrying 48 passengers when it overturned at around 3 P.M. The tourists were from France and were on their way to Santa Maria from San Francisco. Around four passengers were ejected, eight are in critical condition and 40 are being treated at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital...

Trucks Temporarily Banned On Portion of Angeles Crest Highway After Accident Kills Two

Posted on April 22, 2009
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Man Arrested at Border Involved In USC Hit-and-run

Posted on April 19, 2009
The man, Josue Luna, 32, was booked early Saturday as an accessory to a crime. He was attempting to cross back into the US from Mexico. According to the LAPD, he was released after posting $50,000 bail. Luna was a passenger when his wife, Claudia Cabrera, 30, ran a red light at Jefferson Blvd...

Pasadena Delivery Truck Explosion Injures Three

Posted on March 18, 2009
A linen delivery truck exploded at 4p.m. Monday while being filled with natural gas injuring three people, one severely. The incident occured at the CA Linen Service Company in Pasadena, at 40 E. California Blvd. When the explosion occured, it blew off the doors and windows along with a large hole in the roof of the truck...

Recall on JumpStart External Defribillators

Posted on March 12, 2009
Welch Allen is recalling 14,054 AED 10 and MRL JumpStart exteral defribrillators made between Oct. 3 2002, and Jan 25, 2007. The announcement comes after 39 reported incidents, including two that involved patient deaths. According to the company the device, available through prescription, may produce low-energy shock, shutdown unexpectedly or be susceptible to electromagnetic noise interference...

FDA Advises Patients to Remove Skin Patches Before MRI

Posted on March 09, 2009
The FDA released a statement advising patients undergoing an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to notify their doctor if they are wearing medicated skin patches. Some skin patches contain aluminum in the non-adhesive backing and as a result will conduct electricity causing burns at the patch site...

Company Pleads No Contest to CA Health and Safety Code Violation After Selling Poisonous Toothpaste

Posted on March 02, 2009

Long Beach Man Killed in Car Crash

Posted on February 23, 2009
Steven Mieli, 52, of Long Beach was driving a 2003 Toyota Camry when he crashed just north of Ocean Blvd in Long Beach on Sunday. The crash occurred at around 3:30am. The car is said to have hit several parked vehicles before finally bursting into flames...

Suit Filed Over Classroom Murder of Southern California Gay Teen

Posted on February 17, 2009
The family of a gay teenager murdered during class has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit accusing the scool district, a shelter, and a gay rights organization of failure to protect him. Lawrence King, 15, was killed last February while attending class at E...

LAPD Brutality Lawsuit Settles for $13 Million

Posted on February 06, 2009
The police brutality victims part of a class action lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department's Metro Division settled on Wednesday for $13 million. Officers allegedly used batons and rubber bullets to disperse a 2007 May Day peaceful immigration demonstration...

Plane Crash Victim's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Posted on January 22, 2009
The family of a Cerritos man killed in a plane crash one year ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the plane’s owner and the estates of the deceased pilots. The crash occurred between two small planes on January 20, 2008 around one mile from Corona Municipal Airport...

Drunk Driver Kills Self and Second Driver in Four-Car Collision

Posted on January 21, 2009
The accident occurred in Riverside, CA on Sierra Avenue, just north of Karen Lane. According to CHP, Angel Sandate, 49, was driving at an excessive speed while under the influence of alcohol when he crashed head-on with 44-year old Delana Elizabeth Jones of San Bernardino...

US Airways Flight 1549 Crashes into Hudson River

Posted on January 15, 2009
Rescue is in progress for what is said to be 146 passengers on an Airbus 320 flight heading from New York LaGuardia to Charlotte, NC. The pilot was able to land the plane "gently" on the water after reports of a bird strike upon takeoff. Ferries in the area have responded as well as the US Coast Guard and NYC Fire Department...

Woman Struck and Killed by Metrolink

Posted on January 12, 2009
A 39-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Metrolink train on Saturday night. Although the woman’s identity has yet to be released, police say she was struck around 6:25 p.m. at the intersection of San Fernando Blvd. and Buena Vista St. Any info should be directed to the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3000...

Safe Motorcycle Helmets are Not Cheap, but They Can Be Inexpensive

Posted on January 09, 2009
There is a safe way to buy an inexpensive motorcycle helmet, as long as you do your research. First, it must be made clear that wearing a helmet is, undoubtedly, the best way to prevent injury during a motorcycle crash. In fact, those that wear helmets are statistically less likely to be involved in fewer crashes, and suffer fewer injury and death if they do crash...

Allie's Voice Being Heard By Big Pharma

Posted on January 07, 2009
Last year, over 80 Americans died and hundreds more became ill after receiving tainted doses of the blood thinner heparin. After an investigation, it was discovered that the contaminated batch of the drug was manufactured at Baxter International’s China location...

CA Good Samaritan Law Under Scrutiny

Posted on January 05, 2009
A car crash in 2004 has since taught one woman to think twice before acting as a Good Samaritan in an emergency. Lisa Torti is being sued for pulling a friend, Alexandra Van Horn, from a thought to be dangerous situation. That friend can no longer walk and accuses Torti of causing injuries sustained while being pulled from the vehicle “like a ragdoll...

FDA Issues Advisory on Infant Formula

Posted on September 19, 2008
On September 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health advisory relative to contaminated milk-based formula for infants. The contaminated product is manufactured in China. The advisory was issued by the FDA to assure the American public that no known contaminant has been found in the baby formula sold here in the United States...

Robins Air Force Base Launches New Motorcycle Safety Campaign

Posted on August 22, 2008
Officials at Robins Air Force Base have implemented a motorcycle safety program on the base. and, not a moment too soon. There are as many as 1,300 motorcycles registered on base. And, there have been six motorcycle accidents off base in only seven weeks...

Got Fish?

Posted on August 22, 2008
Man says the 9-foot tapeworm he passed came from an undercooked salmon salad!!! Anthony Franz just wanted a healthy lunch when he ordered the salmon salad at Shaw's Crab House in Chicago. Unfortunitly, he got a lot more than he barganed for. It seems the fish was undercooked...

Product Safety Whistleblower Protections

Posted on August 06, 2008
On July 17, the House and Senate conference committee came to an agreement on nine major items relative to product safety and legislation to protect private employees of manufacturers who report concerns they may have regarding product safety. The Consumer Product Safety Reform Act (H...

Cancer Causing Chemicals In Potato Chips & Frozen Foods

Posted on August 05, 2008
Potato chips in California have agreed to reduce the levels of the cancer-causing chemical acrylamide. Those companies include Frito-Lay (the largest supplier of potato chips in California), Kettle Foods, maker of Kettle Chips, and Lance Inc., maker of Cape Cod Chips...

Wrongful Death Lawsuits to Move Forward

Posted on July 25, 2008
Lawsuits over KBR (a former subsidiary of Halliburton) drivers' deaths in Iraq could be tried in 2009. It appears that families who have filed lawsuits against the military contractors may finally get their day in court, according to a federal court judge...

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Recall

Posted on July 18, 2008
A voluntary recall is being conducted by Roxane Laboratories, Inc. after it was determined that there was yeast present in a sampled product. The products being recalled are Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Suspension, and Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Suspension...

Are Your New Tires Really New?

Posted on July 14, 2008
Many drivers may think they know the answer to the question "Are your new tires really new?" Even if you bought your tires as new, it doesn't necessarily mean they are new. The tires may be new in the since that they are unused, but that is not what counts on the road...

Dietary Supplement Recalled

Posted on July 03, 2008
On July 1, 2008, Jack Distribution, LLC. Of Pompano Beach, Florida has announced a recall of certain lots of a product they market as a dietary supplement. The lots being recalled are Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules, Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of Rize 2...

Merck's Gardasil Not Cleared for Older Women

Posted on June 27, 2008
At this time the cervical cancer vaccine known as Gardasil will not be approved for older women. That is the word to Merck & Co from the U.S. regulators. Merck was seeking approval to extend the availability of the drug to women between the ages of 27 and 45...

FDA Warns - Don't Eat the Tomatoes

Posted on June 19, 2008
You may have noticed warning's pertaining to unsafe tomatoes in restaurants and supermarkets. The notices are informing consumers about a salmonellosis outbreak, which has been linked to particular types of tomotoes such as raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, in addition to any products that contain these raw, red tomatoes...

Teenager From Faith-Healing Family Dies Unnecessarily

Posted on June 19, 2008
Ava Worthington, the 15-month-old child of Carl and Raylene Worthington didn't stand a chance. Her parents belong to a faith healing church group known as Followers of Christ, which has a congregation of approximately 1,200 members. The members of that church do not believe in using modern medicine...

Early Warning From FDA - Potentially Defective Drug

Posted on June 13, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasrevealed that there is a safety review is ongoing with respect to Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers. There have been more than 30 reports made to the FDA over a 10 year period of time. Those reports are leading FDA to believe that there may be a link between TNF and Lymphoma in addition to other cancers in children and young adults...

Product Recall Announced by FDA

Posted on June 02, 2008
A product marketed as a dietary supplement known as Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs has been recalled by the manufacturer of that product, International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. The recall is voluntary. The decision to recall the product came after International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd...

Statute of Limitations Upheld by Oregon Supreme Court

Posted on May 23, 2008
A statute of limitations refers to a statute that sets forth the period of time, after the occurrence of a given event, that legal proceedings can be initiated relative to that occurrence. Recently, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld the five-year statute of limitations in that state relative to medical malpractice suits that involve minor children...

Philadelphia Police Officers Win $10 M Judgement

Posted on May 16, 2008
The three officers were awarded a total of $10 million by a jury this week. The jury awarded $2 million to Raymond Carnation, $3 million to William McKenna, and $5 million to William's twin brother Michael McKenna after deliberating three hours. The three former Philadelphia police officers claimed they suffered retaliation on the job after they showed opposition to discrimination they observed towards fellow officers who were African American...

Sheriff's Office Offering Teen Driving Course

Posted on May 09, 2008
Statistics in America show that the leading cause of death for young adults is automobile accidents. As a result, a teen driving course is being offered by the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office. In addition to impaired driving being a course topic, other topics such as vehicular maintenance, vehicular dynamics and aggressive driving are covered...

Judge Orders Family of Slain Farmer to Repay Assets

Posted on May 02, 2008
In 2003, 48-year-old Rodney Heemstra was convicted of murdering his neighbor, Tom Lyon. That verdict was then overturned, and the money that was initally awarded must be returned. At the time of the conviction the family of the decedent were awarded $11...

Medication Surveillance Coming Soon

Posted on April 21, 2008
According to the Well Street Journal, WellPoint along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced the launch of one of the first real-time medication surveillance systems. The system will be implemented in 2009. WellPoint will scan the records of medical claims and medication use of millions of residents of the United States who are enrolled in company health plans in order to ascertain the presence of safety issues...

Pit Bull Ordinance is Working

Posted on April 17, 2008
When it comes to dangerous dogs, I'm sure you've heard the slogan "punish the deed not the breed." While many subscribe to that slogan, feeling that the fault lies with the owner/trainer of a given dog, there are many others who insist that some breeds of dogs have more of a propensity to attack than others...

Washington State Highlights Motorcycle Safety

Posted on April 02, 2008
April will kick off Washington State's motorcycle safety campaign. The word is spreading by way of radio, television and print. In fact, Washington is backing up its concern for the safety of motorcycle riders by offering subsidized safety courses to residents of Washington State.

Washington State Highlights Motorcycle Safety

Posted on April 01, 2008
April will kick off Washington State's motorcycle safety campaign. The word is spreading by way of radio, television and print. In fact, Washington is backing up its concern for the safety of motorcycle riders by offering subsidized safety courses to residents of Washington State...

FDA Warns Singulair Users and Physicians

Posted on March 28, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed healthcare professionals and patients alike of their findings regarding the possible links between the use of Singulair and changes in mood and behavior. Their concerns pertain to suicidal thinking, changed behavior and indeed suicide...

Deaths and Injuries Linked to Heparin

Posted on March 19, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to identify the contaminant that has been found in Heparin, which may be linked to as many as 19 deaths. Although, at this time, the FDA has not established a direct causal link. The drug Heparin is used in dialysis and heart procedures to stave off blood clots...

Mitsubishi to Pay Parents $11 Million in Settlement

Posted on March 10, 2008
A Florida jury orded Mitsubishi to pay a couple $11 million in compensatory damages this week. Mr. & Mrs. Laliberte's 25-year-old son, Scott, died in 2007 as a result of being ejected from a Montero SUV.

Actavis Recalls Remaining Patches as a Precaution

Posted on March 07, 2008
Actavis Inc., announced that its subsidiary Actavis South Atlantic LLC is moving forward with the recall of all of the Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches that were sold in the U. S.

Dog Eats Woman Alive

Posted on March 03, 2008
Mangled Mandy Peynado lay face down frozen in terror...as a rottweiler began eating her alive. You may have seen the slogan "Punish the deed not the breed." Many feel strongly that the slogan is reasonable while others feel there should be extra measures taken to protect the public from breeds that have a propensity to be aggressive and have the body weight and strength to carry out a severe dog attack...

Ex-House aide Claims Wrongful Termination

Posted on February 29, 2008
Stephen A.H.Keefer, a former House Democratic Caucus staffer, has filed a wrongful termination suit against his former employers. The case was filed in Commonwealth Court.

Fears Over Defective Weighing Scale

Posted on February 19, 2008
It is bad enough that a four-year-old child has cancer, but can you imagine the hospital using a defective weighing scales to determine her radiation dosage!!! That is what happened recently in a hospital in the United Kingdom. Recent check on the scales and other equipment in U...

Fears Over Defective Weighing Scale

Posted on February 18, 2008
It is bad enough that a four-year-old child has cancer, but can you imagine the hospital using a defective weighing scales to determine her radiation dosage!!! That is what happened recently in a hospital in the United Kingdom.

Johnson & Johnson & Sandoz Recall Pain Patches

Posted on February 15, 2008
Johnson & Johnson and Novartis AG's Sandoz unit recalled pain patches that are leaking the painkiller fentanyl. Fear of overdoses of the painkiller fueled the recent recall. This is the fifth (count them) recall of several versions of the patches since 1994...

FDA Anounces Class 1 Recall of Infusion Pump

Posted on February 11, 2008
The most serious type of FDA recall is known as a "Class I recall." This type of recall is only issued if a given defective medical device will cause serious injury or death. According to the FDA recall notice, Medtronic notified its customers of the SynchroMed El Implantable Infusion Pump via a letter dated August 3, 2007...

Dog Bite Solutions

Posted on February 08, 2008
In October 2007, two letter carriers were separately attacked in Casper City Wyoming. In both incidences they were attacked by pit bulls. The dog attacks necessitated hospital visits, stitches and shots. The city is now looking into adding a link to the website informing people of the location of dogs that have been identified as vicious...

Road Texting: An Accident Waiting to Happen

Posted on February 04, 2008
Along with the ability to send text messages while driving comes the likelihood of more traffic accidents. Psychologists at the University of Utah say that texting behind the wheel is 50 percent more dangerous than talking on a cell phone while driving...

Ritter Family Presses Wrongful-death Suit

Posted on February 01, 2008
You may recall that 54 year-old actor/comedian John Ritter of Three's Company fame died most unexpectedly in September 2003 on, of all days, his 5-year-old daughter's birthday. At the time of his death, Ritter was married to actress Amy Yasbeck. Yesback and Ritter's four children have now filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Los Angeles...

Did a Pit Bull or a Person Cause this Child's Death

Posted on January 29, 2008
Sharon, a seven-year-old Kingston girl, was found dead in the basement of her family home a decade ago. She had suffered more than 80 wounds and part of her scalp was torn from her head. Eventually, the child bled to death. The cause Sharon's death is what has experts and police alike at raising questions...

To Wear or Not to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet

Posted on January 21, 2008
Motorcyclists in Nebraska could have the option to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. Currently in Nebraska the legislature is debating a bill that would allow people 21 years or older to decide whether they want to wear a motorcycle helmet.

Who's the Boss?

Posted on January 18, 2008
Dogs are pack animals, and in their world there can only one pack leader. While it is wise to establish yourself as the pack leader when it comes to your dog, for your own safety, it is just as important how you teach your pet who's boss.

$2.5 Million Awarded Due to Discrimination

Posted on January 14, 2008
Lockheed Martin Corp., will pay $2.5 million to former employee, Charles Daniels, who sued for having been called the N-word and for nothing having been done by Lockheed after he reported the ongoing workplace discrimination. This is the largest settlement with an individual in a racial discrimination case handled by the by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

To Avoid a Dog's Bite, Try Changing Your Own Response

Posted on January 14, 2008
Many people have been in a situation where a strange dog approaches sans a leash. Some consider using mace to protect themselves against such a situation.

FDA Issues a Recall on Class of Bone Drugs

Posted on January 11, 2008
Although a defective drug recall has not been issued at this time, the FDA has issued an alert regarding a class of bone-density drugs known as bisphosphonates. It appears the drugs can cause severe bone, joint and/or muscle pain.

Wrongful-death suit filed against Red Robin

Posted on January 07, 2008
When the parents of a 20 year old young man allowed him to go the grand opening of a new Red Robin restaurant in January 2006, they felt secure in the fact that their young son would be supervised by the management of the restaurant while he was away from home...

Making a Difference - A Medical Malpractice Story

Posted on January 04, 2008
As a result of the death of their beloved son Michael, due to what is believed to have been medical malpractice, David and Patty Skolnik helped push through House Bill 1331 better known as The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act.

Who's Really Looking Out for the Consumer?

Posted on December 24, 2007
With all the recalled products out there today, it can be quite a fete to determine what products are safe for your children this holiday season. The concerns are not only about toys. Of late, concerns have been raised about everything from food items to cribs.

Merck Recalls Childrens' Vaccines

Posted on December 21, 2007
Merck & Co Inc have recalled approximately 1.2 million doses of its popular childrens' vaccines. It is feared that the production equipment was not adequately sterilized. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recalled vaccine is used to protect against the leading cause of meningitis in children under 5 years old...