- Christina Cole | May 30, 2007 12:41 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAn 80-year-old woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident on Friday, at 8:15 p.m., after she was stuck by two cars, authorities said.The woman was struck by a northbound vehicle as she was crossing the street near the intersection of Brookhurst and Meridith Drive, said Hunting Beach Police.The impact caused the pedestrian to fall to the ground where she was then struck by another vehicle. Upon...
- Christina Cole | May 28, 2007 6:36 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsSafety data from controlled clinical trials has shown a significant increase in the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients that are taking Avandia (rosiglitazone) for type 2 diabetes.However, there is other published and non published data from long term clinical trials that contradict the evidence about the risk of heart attack in patients currently taking Avandia.While the...
- Christina Cole | May 26, 2007 2:50 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe largest U.S. natural food store, Whole Foods Market, is recalling sesame butter for possible salmonella contamination. ConAgra Foods Inc. recalled peanut butter tainted with salmonella just three months ago.There have not been any confirmed illnesses reported to date, Whole Foods said in a statement by the FDA. The recall is for a Whole Foods brand of "tahini," a form of ground...
- IB Contributor | May 26, 2007 7:24 AM |
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MiscellaneousCemetery negligence or fraud? How would you feel if you had no idea where your loved one was buried?A Charlotte, N.C. family is finding out the hard way. According to an article posted on the local WSOC TV's Web site, the family found out this week that their grandmother, Rebecca Grier, was not buried in the plot they were told she was buried in at York Memorial Cemetery. For four years, that's...
- Christina Cole | May 23, 2007 10:13 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with KTM North America Inc, have announced a voluntary recall of KTM Off-Road Motorcycles, because of a seal defect that can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.Unless otherwise instructed, consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the nearest KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. .Approximately...
- Christina Cole | May 21, 2007 1:36 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsTwo people were killed and one seriously injured in a four-car accident, Monday, on Pacific Coast Highway at 6:30 p.m., police said.A Honda was speeding when the driver lost control of the vehicle on Anderson Street, striking three other vehicles. The Honda swerved to the side into oncoming traffic where it was hit by a Ford Expedition, which split the car in half.The front half of the car...
- Christina Cole | May 19, 2007 9:13 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)An elderly woman suffered serious injury to her right arm, on Thursday, when she was attacked by pit bull terrier that had bitten her in the past.The attack occurred while the victim was visiting the dog owner's home. It appears the bite was unprovoked whilst the women were chatting in the living room during her visit.The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa by ambulance...
- Christina Cole | May 16, 2007 9:12 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident on Highway 9, Monday, when an intoxicated pregnant woman drove off the side of the rode, striking her with her vehicle, reports California Highway Patrol.California Highway Patrol was trying to piece together the chain of events that led up to the fatal accident.Fire Rescue was first on the scene where they discovered the driver had run her pickup...
- Christina Cole | May 14, 2007 7:33 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsA motorcycle accident involving a pickup truck, Saturday, claimed the life of the cyclist, leaving him dead on the Escondido Freeway, authorities said.The motorcycle crash occurred at 1:37 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the Freeway in the center lane, south of Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard. The accident blocked two lanes of traffic, according to California Highway Patrol.A medical examiner was...
- Christina Cole | May 11, 2007 11:06 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsChrysler has recalled over 400,000 - 2005 Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans for defective airbags that may not deploy on impact due to corrosion on the sensors.Chrysler will be notifying customers of the auto defect and fixing all the faulty air bags. The recall affects only vehicles that were sold or registered in those states that use large amounts of road salt.Approximately...
- IB Contributor | May 10, 2007 7:22 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)Two pitbulls attacked an Idaho man Tuesday morning, biting him more than 30 times before they were shot at and subdued by local animal control officers, according to a news report posted on KTVB News' Web site.Officers shot and killed one of the dogs and took another one to the Idaho Humane Society, the article says. Peter Olson said he was attacked by the dogs when he came out of his house to...
- Christina Cole | May 09, 2007 4:14 PM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)A woman and her five children were killed, Tuesday, in a railroad accident when her SUV collided with an Amtrak train. None of the passengers or crew members aboard the train received any injuries, a spokeswoman for Amtrak said.The driver of a Chevrolet Tracker sopped on the tracks prior to the railroad crossing arms came down, just before 2 p.m. She tried to back up and then pull forward to...
- Christina Cole | May 07, 2007 7:59 PM |
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MiscellaneousA firefighter suffered a minor burn injury to his leg, on Saturday, in a blaze that destroyed the attic and one bedroom of a two-story house, police said. The firefighter was treated at the scene and released, according to the fire deparment.The fire started at approximately 7:50 a.m. in a single-family house located in the 31100 block of Lemm Drive, according to Riverside County Fire...
- IB Contributor | May 05, 2007 7:31 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week turned down pharmaceutical giant, Merck & Co.'s request to market Arcoxia, a successor to its banned arthritis drug Vioxx, according to an article posted on HealthDay's Web site. The decision came as little surprise, since an FDA advisory panel of medical experts had already voted 20-1 on April 12 against the approval of Arcoxia, a drug very...
- Christina Cole | May 04, 2007 7:23 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsNearly three tons of ready-to-eat turkey products have been recalled in six states by a Toulumne County Farm. The recall occurred, Thursday, after a routine federal test showed a contamination with Listeria (a common source of food poisoning).Diestel Family Turkey Ranch agreed to recall the packaged turkey products that have been distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas and...
- Christina Cole | May 02, 2007 8:52 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe FDA has requested that the makers of antidepressant drugs expand their warning labels to include adults age 18-24. The labels currently have similar warnings for adolescents and children.The maker of Prozac - Eli Lily Co and Pfizer Inc - Zoloft manufacturer and many other drug companies, said they will comply with the FDA's request."We believe this step will help ensure that the millions of...