Massive Fraud Lawsuit Forces Power Balance To File for Bakruptcy
According to various news sources, Power Balance wristbands, which were sold to millions of consumers worldwide, are not what they claim to be. A recent lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of the rubber bracelets forced the company to pay off $57 million dollars to the customers being represented in this case. The power balance class… read more
Consumers Union Says The Oversight of Medical Devices Should be Strengthened
According to various news reports, one of the arm of Consumer Reports, Consumers Union is looking into urging the Congress to make the law governing all approval of medical devices more forceful. The Food and Drug Administration’s role to review most of the approval of medical apparatus was an important theme discussed this week by… read more
Power Balance Ruled To Pay $57 Million Dollars To Consumers
According to the news TMZ website, the company responsible for the manufacturing and distributing of the once popular Power Balance bracelets might be forced to close shop and that’s because the recent power balance lawsuit that is getting everybody’s attention. The news source states that Power Balance has to pay an alleged sum of $57 million… read more
Buffalo Chicken Wedge Sandwiches Recalled Due to Milk Allergen
The early news articles report an announcement from the FDA claiming that the Maumee Valley Vending Company has issued an allergy alert and recall due to undeclared milk in the Buffalo Chicken Wedge Sandwiches containing cheese. These products contain milk allergen without stating it clearly on their labels. The company is issuing this voluntary recall… read more
Panish, Shea & Boyle #1 Winning California Law Firm for 2011 – VerdictSearch
According to VerdictSearch, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was ranked the #1 Winning California Law Firm of 2011 with the most reported trial victories by any law firm in the state. With 5 jury verdicts totaling $50,847,639 in damages awards, the Los Angeles personal injury attorneys from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP have… read more
Distracted Drivers To Be Educated By The “Operation Hang Up” In the State of New York
The various news sources that announced the creation of New York State Police’s “Operation Hang Up”, also claimed that this effort will focus on drivers who are prone to use their cell phones while driving. According to the authorities, during the Thanksgiving holiday, the enforcement will be even harder on sending a clear message to… read more
Ford To Invest Heavily In Child Car Safety
According to recent news articles, the giant automaker Ford is allegedly investing more than ever seen before in child car safety. The company announced that the first digital human child models are being programmed to be used as an active part of their design to enhance young people’s safety while car travelling. It isn’t news… read more
Malibu Aims to Become a Bicycle-Friendly Community
According to recent news articles, the Malibu community is looking forward to attracting more bicyclists and becoming a true Bicycle Friendly Community. The nonprofit organization League of American Bicyclists are allegedly presenting a safety commission to the public to show that the city could ear that title by turning the Pacific Coast Highway into a… read more
Bicyclist/Pedestrian Study to Determine Solutions For Road Safety Issues
Various news sources have announced that the UA-area study is looking forward to make the campus and the entire surrounding region safer for pedestrians and bicyclists alike. The necessity for a safer environment is the response to a recent accident involving a bicyclist who happened to be a student being struck by a vehicle. The… read more
Reports Say That Secondhand Car Seats May Be Hazardous
According to a recent news article, drivers who happen to purchase used vehicle seats at thrift stores, from neighbors or garage sales could be putting themselves in very risky situations. The article states that used seats can be extremely hazardous to the health of your children. The Safe Kids Georgia coordinator claims that previously owned… read more
Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
According to recent articles, the Murray Biscuit Company has issued an allergy related recall for Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recall was necessary since the ingredients listed on the label do not mention the existence of pecans in the cookies. Many individuals who are highly allergic to nuts may fall ill after unknowingly… read more
Study Shows Hybrids are Safer for Drivers, Not So Good for Pedestrians
According to the morning news and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, mixed safety information is allegedly making it even harder for those who are trying to decide if they should go hybrid or not. Recent studies show that when hybrid vehicles are involved in accidents, drivers have a much higher chance of being less… read more
