Legal

The Legal section covers court rulings, statutory changes, liability trends, and key developments in Alabama and federal law that shape personal-injury claims. We explain how case law and regulation affect claims strategy, statutes of limitations, damages, and the rights of injured people pursuing justice.

'Formula 1' Toy Racing Cars Recalled for Paint Lead Hazard

OKK Trading Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a toy recall of its “Formula 1” toy racing cars because the surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.Excessive levels of lead, violates the federal lead paint standard and can be tox

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Jan 2008

FDA Approves Update to Ortho Evra Patch Label

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved revisions to the current Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch label. The updated labels will reflect results from a new study that found users of the patch were at an increased risk of developing serious blood clots (also known as (VTE – venous thro

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Jan 2008

City of Cleveland Suing 21 Banks Over Increase in Mortgage Foreclosures

The city of Cleveland has filed a public-nuisance lawsuit against 21 of the biggest subprime mortgage lenders, such as Ameriquest Mortgage Co., seeking damages due to a huge increase in foreclosures.Filed Thursday, in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the lawsuit alleges the banks created a forecl

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 Jan 2008

Lowe's Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard

LG Sourcing, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 90,000 Torchiere lamps sold by Lowe’s Stores. A short circuit located in the lamps’ wiring can pose a fire hazard to users.To date, the company has received two reports of lamp fires,

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 12 Jan 2008

American Honda Motor Co. Recall ATVs Due to Loss of Speed Control

American Honda Motor Co., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 40,000 Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs due to loss of speed control.It is possible for water to get into the throttle position sensor and freeze it, which causes permanent damage if the rider tries to force the throttle le

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 10 Jan 2008

FDA Warns About False Claims for Some Menopause Therapy Drugs

The FDA has sent warning letters to seven pharmacies ,within the last week regarding false or misleading claims about their made-to-order products, commonly marketed as bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).The FDA has also agreed to create public-awareness campaigns designed to dispel my

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 9 Jan 2008

Bicyclist Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Crashing with Car

A bicyclist suffered life threatening injuries in a car accident, Tuesday night, when his bike was struck by a car.The man, 52, of Letohatchee, was said to be unconscious and unresponsive when officials arrived on the scene. He was transported by Air Evac to Baptist Hospital South for medical treatm

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Jan 2008

Toy Wagons Recalled for Lead Paint Hazard

Tricam Industries Inc, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of approximately 15,000 metal toy wagons. The surface paint on the wagon buckets contains excessive levels of lead.There have been no reports of incidents or injuries at this time.The

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 4 Jan 2008

New Yorker's Paid $18 Million in Ameriquest Settlement

Ameriquest Mortgage Co., at one time the largest home mortgage lender catering to people with credit problems, paid New Yorkers $18 million as part of a previous nationwide predatory lending settlement.Checks were sent to approximately 13, 700 New Yorkers, according to a joint statement released on

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Dec 2007

Tot Tower Blocks Recalled for Choking Hazard

eeBoo Corp., in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Tot Tower toy blocks because the plastic covering on the toys can detach posing a choking hazard to small children.To date, the company has received two reports of the plastic covers detaching and small children putting the piece

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Dec 2007

Christmas Day Car Accidents Claim Two Lives in Alabama

Two Alabama residents were killed in separate motor vehicle accidents in Escambia and Mobile counties on Christmas Day.A man, 40, of Mobile county died in a one vehicle accident that troopers believe may have been alcohol related, while a woman, 60, of Repton died in a two-car crash on Interstate 65

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Dec 2007

DeWALT Cordless Drills Recalled for Fire Hazard

DeWALT, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary product recall of 350,000 cordless drills because the trigger switch on the drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard.To date the company has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Dec 2007