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• A Defective Tire? An Unstable SUV? Defective Seat Belts?

  IB Contributor | July 22, 2007 2:14 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  What to do now? Here is another one of those tire blowout, SUV rollover accidents with people ejected stories that may need a much closer look by the attorneys for the people involved.According to a story reported on Sun-Herald.com an Isuzu Rodeo SUV blew a tire, flipped over and three people were ejected on I-75 in North Port, Florida, last Friday. The driver, Petr Jakoubek, 39, was extricated...

• Suspected Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry Food Products

  Chrissie Cole | July 21, 2007 7:47 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that four people from Indiana and Texas were recently hospitalized with suspected cases of botulism poisoning after consuming contaminated hot dog chili sauce.The brands included in the voluntary recall include 10=oz cans of Castleberry's Austex, and Kroger hot dog chili sauce with "best buy" dates between April 20, 2008 and May 22,...

• JanSport President Killed in Car Accident

  Chrissie Cole | July 19, 2007 7:19 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  The president of JanSport, one of the most popular names in backpacks, died in a car accident Saturday when he crashed into a tree.Michael Corvino, 66, was driving his 1970 Dodge Charger when he veered off the road, striking a tree, said California Highway Patrol.In the car with Corvino were three passengers including his 16-year-old daughter, who suffered minor injuries and was transported to...

• Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | July 17, 2007 6:54 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Sunbeam in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of select over-the-range microwaves due to an internal electrical arcing that can pose a fire hazard.The recall includes Sunbeam Over-the-Range microwave ovens that have serial numbers between A0701161370000001 through A0701161370000304. The serial numbers can be found on the inside of the...

• Truck Hauling Rotten Meat Crashes and Overturns

  Chrissie Cole | July 15, 2007 5:30 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  A trucking accident on a California highway turned into one big stinky mess on Monday night. A dump truck transporting several tons of expired meat overturned before bursting into flames, sparking a brush fire.When the truck and ten-ton load of rotten meat overturned, it caused the trailer to split open and the load was strewn all over the highway.200 firefighters were on the scene to contain...

• Nissan Altimas Recalled for Fire Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | July 13, 2007 7:31 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  More than 140,500 Nissan Altima sedans are being recalled for an auto defect in the air filter that could catch fire if they come in contact with hot objects. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they launched an investigation after four compartment fires in February and March.The recall involves 2007 Altimas with four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engines produced...

• Rollover Accidents and Seat Belts

  IB Contributor | July 12, 2007 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Here are two news stories of today showing us why we all must wear seat belts and why children must be properly restrained in car seats, when riding in automobiles and the consequeces of our choices. There are more than 10,000 automobile rollover accident deaths a year in the U.S. The majority of those people would be alive today if they had been wearing seat belts or were otherwise properly...

• Milwaukee Power Tool Battery Packs Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | July 11, 2007 11:31 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Milwaukee Power Tool is recalling approximately one million battery packs because the batteries can explode. If the vent on the battery cell is damaged prior to or during use, the battery can explode, posing a laceration hazard.35 incidents, have been reported to Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. The reported injuries include - hearing loss and minor cuts and bruises. 11 of the 35 reported injuries...

• State Supreme Court Reinstates Fraud Claims Against Milwaukee Archdiocese

  IB Contributor | July 11, 2007 1:01 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Clergy abuse victims win a court victory. The Wisconsin Supreme Court in a landmark decision, ruled that victims of sexual abuse in the hands of priests may be able to file fraud claims against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, although the court said victims cannot sue for negligence because the three-year statute of limitations had run out on several cases.Advocates and plaintiffs' attorneys said...

• More Women Are Sexually Abused By Priests Than Boys Are

  IB Contributor | July 09, 2007 11:25 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Clergy Abuse - Priest Abuse of Adult WomenRarely do abuse victims want their story splashed in the media for everyone to read. Peggy Warren is different. Peggy wants everyone to know what happened to her, the betrayal, the seduction, the manipulation and the abuse of power that she suffered, as an adult, at the hands of a Catholic priest. She wants other women who have suffered physiological...