In her last few days in the White House, the Obama's dog Sunny has made the news by biting a White House guest. Multiple news networks reported the incident, allegedly involving an 18-year-old friend of Malia Obama. The guest was bit near the eye and needed stitches. The White House has not commented on the […]
Family Of Teen Killed By Fallen Limb At Lake Merritt Files Lawsuit Against City Hoodline.com Michael and Lisa Lewis have filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Oakland after their 16-year-old son, Jack Lewis, was fatally struck by a broken tree limb at Lake Merritt last December. Family sues California city after falling […]
2014 has been a year of significant automotive recalls. In addition to the General Motors recall scandal over faulty ignition switches, several other automakers have recalled about 14 million vehicles due to faulty and dangerous air bags manufactured by a Japanese company called Takata. Not one to be left out, America’s other home-grown auto company […]
It is commonly thought that the way children behave is a reflection of how they are being raised by their parents. This is not always the case with children, but it does tend to hold true with the temperament of dogs. Dogs don’t always behave in the way that they should, but most are nonetheless […]
Assigning liability for automobile accidents seems to be pretty straightforward. But there may be more to consider than just which vehicle collided with the victim and why. Auto accidents are sometimes caused by dangerous road design, poor urban planning and other factors that are not immediately noticeable. A recent wrongful death lawsuit is a good […]
When a loved one has been killed by the negligence of another person, it is perfectly appropriate to seek compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. It may also be necessary in order to reimburse expenses like medical bills, funeral costs and loss of earning potential. For many plaintiffs who pursue wrongful death claims through an […]
2014 has been a big year for auto recalls. The General Motors ignition switch recall scandal was apparently the tip of the iceberg, and many other automakers have either announced or expanded recalls since then. Among the most pressing recalls at present is one that isn’t just limited to a single automaker. Rather, a single […]
Many of the products we buy come with warning labels that can seem unnecessary. Common sense is usually more than adequate when it comes to using a given product safely and correctly. But these labels are nonetheless important. In many cases, products that are safe for adults might be hazardous or even fatal when in […]
When a loved one is lost in a tragic car accident, many families seek answers about why the accident happened. In cases involving a drunk driver, families may sue for wrongful death. In one case, a California family is suing the workplace of the driver in question, stating the employer could have prevented the accident. […]
Humans are creatures of habit and routine. In many ways, this is a good thing. The fact that we can automatize many behaviors saves brain power and allows us to shift focus to other thoughts or activities as needed. The downside to this skill, however, is that unexpected changes in routine can really throw us […]
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