| At Door Registration Available: Trial Skills Seminar in New Orleans! | At door registration is still available. February 11-12 at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter. The Seminar runs from 1PM Thurs through 4PM Fri. An outstanding Seminar program presented by speakers Russ Herman, Mike Gallagher, Richard Mithoff, Kevin Glasheen, Andy Vickery, Jim Mitchell, Andy Payne, and many more. Click on the headline to register.
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| Parents of Lead-Poisoned Flint Toddler File Suit |  | The family of a 2-year-old girl who has suffered lead poisoning as a result of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan has filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit contends that the girl was poisoned by the city's water supply because officials failed to warn residents. When the girl's blood was tested, it was nearly three times the level of being declared toxic. Lead poisoning in children less than six years old can damage organs, slow development and lead to learning and behavioral problems. The lawsuit names as defendants several State of Michigan and Flint officials, including Gov. Rick Snyder, former Flint emergency manager Darnell Earley and former Flint Mayor Dayne Walling.
Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press 02/08/2016    | | Read Article: Detroit Free Press |
| Monster Energy Drinks Sued For Causing Injury to Consumers | | Monster Beverage Corporation is facing a lawsuit by consumers who allege that they were "seriously injured" after drinking Monster energy drinks. According to the complaint, consumers ranging in age from 14 to 42 suffered heart attacks, strokes, brain damage and kidney failure after drinking the beverages. The lawsuit states that the plaintiffs had no prior health issues related to their injuries prior to consuming the Monster drinks. The lawsuit claims product defect, improper/lack of testing, lack of warnings, and concealment of known side effects. Monster has been facing lawsuits over deaths of consumers dating back to 2012.
Jacob Rodriguez, First Coast News 02/08/2016 | | Read Article: First Coast News |
| Feds Find Fiat Chrysler Gear Shifters Can Confuse Drivers | | Electronic gear shifters on some newer Fiat Chrysler SUVs and cars are so confusing that drivers have exited the vehicles with the engines running and while they are still in gear, causing crashes and serious injuries, U.S. safety investigators have determined. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in documents posted during the weekend, has doubled the number of vehicles involved in an investigation of the problem, but it stopped short of seeking a recall. The agency found more than 100 crashes and over a dozen injuries, mostly in Jeep Grand Cherokees.
Associated Press, The New York Times 02/09/2016 | | Read Article: The New York Times |
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