2012

An initiative being put forth in Reno, Nevada aims to promote pedestrian safety throughout the area. The effort is made possible through a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety branch of the state’s Department of Public Safety.  The program, called “Look Up, Unplug, Stay Safe,” will find University Police Services at the University of… read more

On our site, we often bring you news regarding the latest automobile recalls.  We feel that such a service is important to consumers.  Getting repairs made on a defective component as soon as possible is absolutely essential to encouraging safety on the road, and we want to make sure you get the information you need… read more

Bicycle safety has become increasingly important as more and more people turn to these conveyances to save on gas money and improve the environment.  And getting around heavy Los Angeles traffic can sometimes be a lot easier on the back of a bicycle.  However, we also have to acknowledge the important role that helmets play… read more

A potential Salmonella threat has prompted the recall of carrot chips that can be found under a number of brand names. Bolthouse Farms announced the recall after the issue was unearthed during a sampling test conducted a couple weeks ago by officials in the state of North Carolina.  The recall pertains to versions of Carrot… read more

Tomorrow, Californians will vote on an initiative that could have wide-reaching ramifications for food safety.  Proposition 37, if passed, would require food manufacturers to label any food products that have been genetically modified.  However, numerous food producers have gathered in a bid to fight this initiative, spending an estimated $46 million in ad space to… read more

A recent tragedy in Phoenix, Arizona has cast a spotlight on bicycle and pedestrian safety in the area.  The Street Transportation Department figures that 10 cyclists die every single year in the city but that an additional 490 are involved in some sort of collision with a motor vehicle.  The site of a recent incident… read more

Certain Protein Crunch Bar pet food items have been recalled by Charlee Bear Products because of their potential to have sustained a Salmonella contamination.  Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes versions of the items with a Best By Date of July 19, 2015 and Chicken Recipe with Carrots versions of the items with a Best By… read more

With Halloween over, the holiday season can officially begin (and indeed, certain advertisements and decorations for the merry season started to encroach upon the spooky season weeks ago).  As citizens begin to remove their ghosts and jack o’lanterns in favor of garland and snowmen, one decoration that many are likely to consider is a holiday… read more

Many people across the country are excited about the prospect of getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend when Daylight Saving Time comes to a close early on Sunday.  But perhaps you could be using that extra hour to do something that could end up protecting your family:  changing the batteries in your carbon… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has settled a lawsuit brought by Sacramento Kings forward-guard Francisco Garcia against the manufacturers and distributors of a workout ball . Garcia was seriously injured when the workout ball he was using suddenly burst while he was exercising, disabling him from playing basketball during most of the 2009-2010 NBA… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP represents the family of Alfonso Limon, 21, who was killed by Oxnard police while he was walking home with his brother after an evening jog at a local high school. The police claim they mistook Limon for one of several allegedly armed suspects who had fled from police after… read more

It’s estimated that at least one million Californians take to the road on the back of a motorcycle throughout the year.  As such, motorcycle safety in our state is particularly important.  That’s why it’s disappointing to see a report detailing a rise in motorcycle fatalities between 2010 and 2011. The fatality rate is up by… read more