Air Bag, Brake Issues Prompt Hyundai/Kia Recall 1225
February 19th, 2014 
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Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall of approximately 1.9 million vehicles to address issues with air bags and brake light switches. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The switch recall covers the majority of the lineups, including the Accent, Tucson, Elantra, Sportage, Santa Fe, Genesis Coupe, Optima and Sonata, throughout model years 2007-2011. About 190,000 later-model Hyundai Elantras have also been recalled to fix an airbag problem. San Diego personal injury attorney
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8,900 Ride-On Kid’s Toy Cars Recalled 1224
February 19th, 2014 admin Product liability is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 8,900 ride-on toys from Urban Shredder due to a potential fall hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The recall covers most battery-operated Hot Wheels-branded vehicles; the agency says the toys can unexpectedly accelerate, causing the driver to lose control. There have been 17 reports of unintended acceleration, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney
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Reuters Allegedly Violated Whistle-Blower Protection Laws 1223
February 19th, 2014 admin Premises liability is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
A former employee with Thompson Reuters has filed suit against the company, alleging he was fired after reporting what he believed to be insider trading violations to the FBI. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In his suit, the plaintiff says he reported to the FBI that Reuters released a customer sentiment survey on a tiered schedule, with preferred traders receiving the information before the general public. The suit claims a violation of whistle-blower protection laws and is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney
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Man Fired After Refusing to Falsify Pool Chemical Reports 1222
February 19th, 2014 admin Premises liability is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
A former employee at a gym in New York City has filed suit against his former employer, claiming he was fired for refusing to lie about the chemical levels in the club’s four pools. . San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit claimed the club kept a false set of books detailing chlorine and pH levels to show to Health Department officials. Customers often complained of rashes and discomfort from the pool, the suit says. San Diego personal injury attorney
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Suit over Dental Death Settled 1221
February 19th, 2014 admin Medical malpractice is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
A settlement has been reached in a medical malpractice lawsuit over the death of a Maryland teen who died after being deprived of oxygen during a routine wisdom teeth procedure. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The girl suffered severe brain injuries during the March 2011 surgery and went into a coma shortly after, dying 10 days later. The lawsuit was filed against the anesthesiologist and oral surgeon involved in the procedure; the terms of the settlement were not disclosed. San Diego personal injury attorney
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33,000 Pairs of Baby Socks Recalled 1220
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 33,000 pairs of baby socks from Trumpette Inc. due to a choking hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the flowers and bows attached to the socks can fall off, posing choking risks to young kids. There have been eight reports of pieces detaching from the socks, but no injuries have occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney
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Colorado Springs Settles Termination Lawsuit 1219
February 19th, 2014 admin Wrongful termination is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
The city of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $250,000 to a former city employee who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In her lawsuit, the plaintiff alleged gender and age discrimination at the hand of city officials. San Diego personal injury attorney
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County Settles Discrimination Suit with Employees 1218
February 19th, 2014 admin Discrimination is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
Lee County, Fla., has agreed to pay $292,500 to three Hispanic county workers who claimed they were discriminated against while working for the county jail from 2007-2009. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The plaintiffs said they were harassed and discriminated against by a group of co-workers at the prison. The suit claims that the three men were fired after reporting the harassment. San Diego personal injury attorney
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CO Sheriffs to File Suit Against New Gun Laws 1217
February 19th, 2014 admin Premises liability is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
A group of sheriffs in Colorado have said they will file a lawsuit against the state over newly passed gun restrictions. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The new law prohibits the sale of ammunition magazines holding more than 15 rounds; the proposed suit would claim the new law violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. Currently 37 of the state’s 62 elected sheriffs have said they are prepared to join the lawsuit. San Diego personal injury attorney
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NYC Settles Suit over Raid on Occupy Wall Street 1216
February 19th, 2014 admin Premises liability is another area of San-Diego-Personal-Injury-attorney.com
The city of New York and the NYPD have agreed to pay $232,000 to settle a lawsuit filed over the destruction of 2,800 books during an Occupy Wall Street protest in 2011. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The destruction occurred during a raid on the group’s “People’s Library” in which police destroyed books, bicycles and electronic equipment. In a statement, city officials said it was “unfortunate that the books and the other items had been ruined.” San Diego personal injury attorney
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