The National Transportation Safety Board made what might seem like a common sense recommendation on December 13, 2011. The NTSB recommended that all states in the country should ban phone calls and text messages for every driver of all vehicle types, unless they are using a device that was installed by the vehicle manufacturer. The …
$4.6 Million Settlement Reached in Failed Circumcision Case
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rex Heeseman agreed this week to approve a $4.6 Million settlement reached in a case involving a failed circumcision. Melanie Hall brought the lawsuit on behalf of her minor son against Miltex Inc., the medical device company responsible for the botched procedure. The lawsuit alleged that a defective circumcision clamp …
Air Conditioner Recall
When you purchase a product and bring it into your home, you expect it to function safely and properly. You shouldn’t have to give a second thought as to whether it may be defective and cause harm to you and your family. Unfortunately, defective products are a fact of life and can cause severe injuries …
Sports Drinks May Be Harming Your Children
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics has concluded that plain water is the best way to hydrate children engaging in physical activities. Dr. Holly J. Benjamin and her co-author concluded that sports drinks are not necessary for children and teenagers and often contribute to obesity.