A recent report noted the number of ERISA class action lawsuits filed in 2010 increased from 8,944 to 9,038, and that growth in this area of litigation is expected to continue in 2011.
It was an emotional day at West Gadsden High school March 10th. Many students just learning the news that one of their classmates died. De'sherrime Murray, or Dede as many called her, was killed after suffering severe injuries in a bus crash Monday. ABC 27's Jerry Hume takes us to a memorial service at the school.
Alabama has what's known as the Guest Passenger Statute, which says that if you are a passenger in a car, you can't sue the driver for simple negligence. Simple negligence means that the driver was not exercising the standards of care required of a person driving a car.
The New York Times recently published a few articles regarding studies on distracted driving, specifically using cell phones for talking or texting while driving.
Attorneys rarely get a hand. Public opinion polls often have lawyers down there near the bottom with us journalists on the credibility scale. "Most people don't care for attorneys unless they need one," said Jere Beasley. One of Alabama's most prominent trial lawyers, Beasley makes no apologies for sponsoring a continuing education expo for attorneys from all over the state. The majority are trial lawyers, the rest specializing in other areas.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing "My Baby Soother" pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair's voluntary recall of women's full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are re-announcing the earlier recall of women's robes.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Classic Buggies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders
