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• Defective Product Injures at Least 160 Children

  Greg Owen | May 11, 2007 4:16 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  On Friday, the Ohio company, Evenflo Company Inc., announced a recall of the Evenflo Embraceâ„¢ Infant Car Seat/Carriers. The number of infant car seats involved in the recall is approximately 450.000. It appears that the handle on the infant carrier can release unexpectedly. The unexpected release causes the seat to rapidly rotate forward and from there you can imagine the types of injuries an...

• Pet Food Recall Reaches Overseas

  Greg Owen | April 25, 2007 3:48 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  In what is being described as a precautionary measure, Hill's Pet Nutrition, have recalled all stock of their Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food in South Africa. Royal Canin, one of the premier petfood companies, will also pull Vet's Choice brand from the shelves since there are signs of contamination. It has been reported that in Cape Town and Johannesburg, 19 dogs presented with acute...

• The Truth About those "Crazy Lawsuits" Reports

  Greg Owen | March 05, 2007 2:04 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Many of you have seen the type of reports that are published regarding all of the "crazy lawsuits" out there? No doubt, some of the reports are humorous, some unbelievable and many are untrue. Recently AOL posted a piece titled " Most Outrageous Lawsuits." It seems they are taking advantage of members of the public who think that whatever is posted is news as opposed to propaganda. It is not at...

• Dog Bites to the Death?

  Greg Owen | January 19, 2007 3:48 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  A Missouri woman was found dead in her home yesterday. Police responded to a call and went to the residence. What struck the responding St. Louis County Police Officer as odd is that the woman had multiple lacerations on her body, which could be traced to the family dog. Police are unsure whether the dog bites were the cause of the victim's death.Family members told police that the large dog had...

• Defective Products V. Defective Diets

  Greg Owen | December 14, 2006 6:51 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  In terms of books and products sold, the Atkins Diet is probably the most successful diet of the last few years. The diet works by cutting out carbohydrates, food like bread, rice and potatoes. As the body uses carbohydrates as its preferred energy source, when these are cut out, the body then has to use fat and protein instead. However, it is no secret that many nutritionists and...

• Fireside Coffee Recalls Tea With Potential Salmonella

  Greg Owen | July 27, 2009 10:12 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  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...

• SUV Collides With Big Rig Killing Toddler

  Greg Owen | July 01, 2009 10:28 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  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...

• 50 Car Pileup on I-15 in Cajon Pass

  Greg Owen | June 10, 2009 9:58 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Heavy fog is being blamed for a multi-car pileup on Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass that could involve as many as 50 vehicles, including two big rigs, authorities said this morning. The California...

• Mitsubishi to Pay Parents $11 Million in Settlement

  Greg Owen | March 10, 2008 5:06 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  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.Attorneys for Donna and Peter Laliberte of Maine argued that Mitsubishi put its Montero SUV on the market despite known problems with the seat belt. The couple's 25-year-old son, Scott, died...

• To Wear or Not to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet

  Greg Owen | January 21, 2008 4:33 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  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. A safety course would be required for anyone choosing to ride helmet free. In addition, eye wear protection would also be required. This new bill is in...