18 Wheeler Allows Tennessee Troopers to Peek at Errant Texters
Many states have confronted a dilemma after they’ve passed texting and driving bans: how can you actually tell that a person is texting and not just dialing a phone number or looking down at their laps for some other reason? In California, we have no such problem, as both texting and talking on a cellphone… read more
Distracted Drivers Targeted By California Police Throughout April
The past weeks have seen police officers in the Sacramento area cracking down on those persons who insist on using their cellphones at the wheel. But distracted drivers mustn’t think that that operation’s close means they can suddenly pick up their phones and start being distracted anew. The month of April will see not just… read more
Child Lock Error Leads Ford to Recall C-Max, Escape, and Focus Autos
Hopefully, most adults would have enough common sense that they wouldn’t purposely attempt to open the door of a moving vehicle. However, sometimes accidents do happen, and children especially might not understand that the door handle shouldn’t be grabbed while in transit. That’s why this next recall is so important. C-Max, Escape, and Focus vehicles… read more
Undeclared Milk Leads to Recall of Kotsubukko Rice Cracker
The Santa Fe Springs, California-based Nishimoto Trading Company has announced the recall of Kotsubukko Rice Cracker under the Kameda Brand because the products might contain milk without the label stating as much. The recall affects 4.37 ounce versions of the item that were available in California and a small handful of other states between November… read more
Americans Texting and Driving at Greater Rates Than Europeans
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that drivers in the United States are more likely to text or talk on their cellphones than are those in much of Western Europe. Vehicle operators were asked their driving habits over the month prior as part of the research, and in the… read more
698 Dry-Freight Semi Trailers Recalled Over Control Loss Threat
Great Dane Trailers has announced the recall of Dry-Freight Semi Trailers of the 2011 model year because the I-Beam bogie frame’s bottom welds may not have been installed the right way. 698 trailers could be affected by the defect, which can lead the welds to crack and fail. This may cause the axle and hanger… read more
Safe St. Patrick’s Day Encouraged By San Diego County DA
With St. Patrick’s Day just a couple days away, today is as good of a time as any to review the steps one can take to protect themselves from the threats that become apparent on this upcoming day of celebration. When hordes of people gather to indulge in drinking and partying, a lot can go… read more
Justice Department Targets Peanut Corp. Execs For Food Safety Risks
The Justice Department has indicted four peanut company executives who they claim knew about the potential for Salmonella contamination within products yet continued to produce and ships those items to the general public. As a result, 700 people were forced to deal with a Salmonella-based illness in 2009 that led to one of the largest… read more
Incivek Hepatitis C Treatment Receives More Severe Warning Label
The Food and Drug Administration has grown concerned that patients aren’t taken warnings about a certain Hepatitis C treatment seriously enough. Because of that, they have issued a more severe warning about the issue which has already led some patients to experience fatal side effects. The drug in question is known as Incivek, a Hepatitis… read more
On Heels of Plaintiff Victory, DePuy ASR On Trial Once Again
Last week, one of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP’s own clients gained a landmark victory when a jury decided that DePuy owed the man $8.3 million in compensatory damages. The jury concluded that the subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson failed to disclose the risks inherent with the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant,… read more
Overheating Risk Leads to Recall of 5,200 BrightLight Blankets
An overheating hazard has prompted the Wayne, New Jersey-based IdeaVillage Products Corporation to announce the recall of BrightLight blankets that run off of battery power. These white, polyester items have LEDs which shift color while in use. 5,200 such products are thought to be affected by the recall, and each was sold exclusively by the… read more
13,500 Pairs of Shoes Recalled By Impo International Over Fall Risk
A company based in the California city of Santa Maria is recalling an estimated 13,500 shoes because of their potential instability. The recall, which was issued by Impo International LLC, pertains to four inch high heeled shoes available exclusively from White House | Black Market this past August through October. Lourdes and Versailles shoes are… read more
