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Recent Settlements - Aug 7, 2008 14:15 - 0 Comments

North Carolina Settles Jail Fire Death Claims

jail-fire-280x280Our firm recently resolved wrongful death claims for families that we represent related to the Mitchell County North Carolina jail fire of May 2002. The Mitchell County Jail, located in Bakersville, burned, causing the deaths of seven inmates due to smoke inhalation. Several of the inmates, like our 21-year-old client Haley Thomas, were spending weekends in the jail for minor offenses. We have periodically mentioned the case as it moved through the appellate process.

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Product Liability - Nov 10, 2008 10:08 - 0 Comments

Yamaha Rhino demonstrated for CPSC

2009-yamaha-rhinoOn July 28, 2008, Yamaha’s professional drivers demonstrated the new 2009 Yamaha Rhino for the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the public. The 2009 models include a modified door, new seatbelt latch and webbing, a reminder light to wear a helmet and seatbelt, along with several other features. All of these features are good. Unfortunately, no modifications have been made to address the instability of the vehicle.

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Recalls Update - Oct 16, 2008 8:28 - 0 Comments

190,000 Soccer goals recalled

recalled-soccer-goalAbout 190,000 MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals are being recalled after the death of a young child. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says a 20-month-old boy from Texas was strangled when his head and arm became entangled in the net of one of the recalled goals. The agency has received one other report of a child’s head becoming entangled in a net. The Chinese-made goals were distributed by Regent Sports Corporation and sold by sports and hardware stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware.

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