Man got teased multiple times by police15
December 9th, 2010 
admin Some personal injury cases are against governmental agencies, these have very short statute of limitations issues (meaning file a claim against the governmental agency within 6 months), so be careful.
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against the Mundelein Police Department after he was Tased multiple times by police officers in the early hours of New Years Day. According to the lawsuit, the man was being driven home by his wife when they were pulled over by police. The plaintiff stepped out of his vehicle to check on his wife, who was taking a sobriety test, when officers forced him back into the car and then Tased him repeatedly, the suit says. The suit accuses the officers of using unnecessary and excessive force and is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Dan Hinkel, Chicago Tribune 12/07/2010
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Employee fired for complaining 14
December 9th, 2010 admin Some Personal Injury Cases Cross over with Worker’s Compensation cases, and are two cases at the same time. While Wrongful Termination is seperate.
A Vermont man has filed a lawsuit against the Upper Valley Aquatic Center, claiming he was fired for complaining to his bosses about safety issues. The plaintiff was employed at the center for about 18 months until he was fired this March. According to reports, the center was fined $700 earlier this year for an open hole in the center’s floor. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Staff Report, Claims Journal 12/06/2010
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Holiday Driving Tips
December 5th, 2010 admin During the holidays we typically find ourselves rushing from one mall to the next frantically trying to fulfill our christmas gift list. This distracted driving combined with the worst weather of the year adds up to an increase in personal injury auto accidents. So it is very important to drive defensively and cautiously during the month of December.
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Design flaws causes product defect 13
December 5th, 2010 admin Design Flaws casuing product defects are another area of San Diego Personal Injury aTtorney The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall 36,000 1-liter Kitchentrend Stainless Steel carafes due to a flaw in the handle. According to J & H International, the product’s manufacturer, the handles on the carafes may come loose, causing hot contents to spill and possibly burn consumers. The product was sold at Macy’s during September and October of this year. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Heather McPherson, Orlando Sentinel 12/02/2010
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Johnson & Johnson recall 12 million bottles 12
December 5th, 2010 admin Drug Product Liability is another area of San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a recall of 12 million bottles of over-the-counter Mylanta and 85,000 bottles of AlternaGel liquid antacid due to mislabeling. According to the company, the products contain small amounts of alcohol that were not marked on the bottle labels. J&J has said that despite the recall, consumers may continue to use the products because the alcohol content is less than one percent. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Ransdell Pierson, Reuters 12/02/2010
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Inaccurate salad dressing contains 10 times the calories than reported on label 11
December 5th, 2010 admin Food Poisoning is another area of San Diego Personal Injury Attorney A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles claims a salad dressing popularized on the reality show “The Biggest Loser” is not nearly as healthy as made to seem. The suit claims the nutrition label on the Galeos miso caesar dressing is inaccurate, and that the dressing contains “10 times” the calories reported on the label. The suit cites testing by Specialized Technology Resources and is seeking more than $5 million in damages. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Stuart Pfeifer, LA Times 12/02/2010
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Man dies after a motorcycle accident 10
December 5th, 2010 admin Motorcycle injury accidents are another area of San Diego Personal Injury Attorney.
A Missouri family has filed a lawsuit against the city of Columbia and a local bus driver over a fatal motorcycle accident in July. According to the suit, the bus driver failed to swerve or slow down to avoid hitting a motorcyclist who was making a left turn at a stop sign. The man was pinned under the bus for several minutes and died in the hospital the following day. The suit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Deniz Koray and Laura Kebede, Columbia Missourian 11/30/2010
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L.A. sheriff deputy accused of sexual harrasment 9
December 5th, 2010 admin Personal Injury Lawsuit stemming from Criminal Case and Action, i.e. DUI’s, Assault and Battery, child molestation is another area od San Diego Personal Injury Attorney A Los Angeles woman was awarded $245,000 to settle a lawsuit in which she accused a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy of sexual assault. The woman claimed in her suit that the officer solicited sex from her during a traffic stop in exchange for not taking her to jail. The suit alleges the officer asked to see the woman’s breasts and demand she take him to her home. The deputy is facing criminal charges related to the incident. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Robert Faturechi, LA Times 12/01/2010
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Security guards in sexual relationships with students 8
December 5th, 2010 admin Personal Injury in School, another area of San Diego Personal Injury Law. A class-action lawsuit filed in New Mexico claims security guards in a local school district had sexual relationships with students and promoted violence in the school, and school officials did nothing to stop it. The suit states eight students at Carlos Vigil Middle School and Espanola Valley High School were “assaulted, battered or falsely imprisoned as a result of a dangerous school environment.” The security firm, Big Ross Inc., and school officials claim the allegations are completely false. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Staff Report, United Press International 12/02/2010
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Volvo potential engine stalling 7
December 4th, 2010 admin Large automotive product liability case.
Automaker Volvo has issued a recall of 6,046 vehicles over potential engine stalling. The recall covers 2011 Volvo S80, S60, XC70 and XC60 models. The company reported that “the software that controls fuel cutoff function has been programmed to be too sensitive” and could result in a sudden engine stall. San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Colin Bird, USA Today 11/29/2010
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