Lawcore.com Legal Topics Archive: May 2005
Biggest Fine Ever Imposed By CPSC
Child products manufacturing giant, Graco, has been hit with the biggest fine ever imposed by the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) following its failure to inform the commission about deaths and injuries relating to a number of its products over the years.
Topic Added May 2nd, 2005
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Death Of An Embryo
A judge has recently set a precedent by allowing a couple to file a wrongful death lawsuit for the destruction of a frozen embryo that was to be used for treatment.
Topic Added May 5th, 2005
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Death Of Seventh Grader In 1997 Finally Settled
In 1997, a Florida Power and Light employee disabled a traffic signal and failed to inform police. This resulted in an auto accident that took the life of twelve-year-old Jill Golderberg.
Topic Added May 9th, 2005
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New Laws Could Affect Those In Debt
A new measure passed through congress could make it far more difficult for those considering bankruptcy to wipe their debts by going taking this route.
Topic Added May 12th, 2005
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Shocking Birth Injury Statistics
Reports and research performed over the past couple of years have revealed that at least twenty-seven out of every one thousand babies born suffer birth injuries.
Topic Added May 16th, 2005
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Tenant Wants Mold Injury Testimony Noted
A San Francisco tenant has approached a Federal Appeals court claiming that another court dismissed her experts’ testimony regarding the ability of mold injuries to cause brain damage.
Topic Added May 17th, 2005
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled
The mother of a sixteen-year -ld boy from Seattle has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against Seattle Public Schools.
Topic Added May 19th, 2005
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Court Reinstates Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Minnesota Supreme Court has reinstated a wrongful death case dealing with the case of a child, enabling the father of the dead child to file for compensation under the Minnesota's Child Abuse Reporting Act.
Topic Added May 20th, 2005
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Owner Of Pit Bull Faces County Charges
Following the attack of a Pukalani woman that was attacked by a pit bull terrier in November, the owner of the dog now faces charges for violation of orders.
Topic Added May 25th, 2005
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Worrying Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Worrying reports recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have shown a steep rise in fatal motorcycle traffic accidents over the last year, and regular increases in the number of fatal motorbike accidents each year for the past seven years.
Topic Added May 26th, 2005
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Hit And Run Truck Driver Faces Charges
It has been reported that a truck driver in Alamosa is facing serious charges after causing pedestrian injury then failing to even stop and see whether the pedestrian involved in the accident was okay.
Topic Added May 27th, 2005
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Man Faces Charges For Baby Brain Injury
The boyfriend of the mother of a young baby is facing assault charges after the baby boy was taken to the hospital and found to be suffering from brain injuries.
Topic Added May 31th, 2005
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