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View the full article by clicking here. Partner of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, Brian Panish has been recognized for his 18-year consecutive win streak as a trial lawyer and “fierce competitor” in Southern California’s Best Lawyers 2011 publication as a “Cover Spotlight.” Mr. Panish has dedicated his career to representing individuals who have… read more

In a news release Wednesday, Target Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced that it is voluntarily recalling task lamps designed for children due to risks of fire and laceration. The retailer is recalling approximately 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps. Because the lamps can overheat, adhesive inside the lamp socket can… read more

Homelite Comsumer Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, announced in a news release Thursday, that the company is recalling attachments for the Homelite Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner due to a risk of breakage that can damage the unit and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. The nozzle… read more

Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that protects bicyclists from harassment and aggressive drivers, report news sources. The ordinance was approved unanimously, clearing the way for cyclists to be able seek legal recourse in civil courts for injuries, damages and harassment caused by belligerent motorists. The new legislation, authored and championed by Councilman… read more

In a press release, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in conjunction with Swix Sport USA, announced the voluntary recall of Uvex Funride Ski Helmets because they pose a potential head injury hazard. The company is recalling approximately 800 units of the helmets because it has been determined that they provide insufficient… read more

ITR USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain Negotiator Commercial H/T tires, sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16, produced from April 2009 through May 2011 by China-based Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group Co. Ltd. Potentially, 51,003 units will be affected. According to a recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation, “Some… read more

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) – Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc., the nation’s third-largest tobacco company, is recalling some packs of its Newport brand non-menthol version, as the tobacco inside may contain small pieces of plastic. Lorillard of Greensboro, N.C., announced the recall late Tuesday, July 19, upon discovering the plastic and receiving guidance from the Food and… read more

Lawrenceville, Georgia-based Flying Food Group is recalling about 204 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken prepared for Starbucks coffee shops in Georgia (GA) and Alabama (AL). The chicken used in some of Starbucks’s “bistro box” meals may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said on Tuesday. The… read more

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler is recalling almost 243,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potential “loss of directional stability.” The recall impacts the 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4×4 as well as the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty models from the 2003–2011 model years. Most of the affected… read more

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is recalling 26,715 trucks and SUVs due to a potentially defective multifunction switch in the steering column. This recall impacts certain 2011 Ford Ranger trucks built between January 25 – April 25 at the Twin Cities Assembly Plant. It also affects the following models repaired with… read more

Spencer Lucas email lucas@psbr.law vcard download now Vista en español clic aquí Spencer Lucas is a trial lawyer at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and specializes in litigating complex catastrophic personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, sexual abuse and sexual assault cases.  Mr. Lucas has extensive experience in cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord… read more

The 6th Annual Pepperdine School of Law Golf Tournament will be held on May 16, 2011 at the Calabasas Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Global Justice Program, which funds international human rights projects, summer stipends in public interest work, and students’ efforts to help establish the rule of law around… read more