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• Anti Bacterial Soap Better or Just a Wash?

  Claude Wyle | September 02, 2007 4:23 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  According to University of Michigan researchers who reviewed 27 studies conducted between 1980 and 2006, antibacterial soaps that have triclosan as the primary active ingredient are not better at preventing bacterial infections than regular soaps. They also found that these antibacterial soaps could be dangerous products, posing a health hazard because they may reduce the effectiveness of some...

• Why Is Toxic Lead Paint So Abundant in Today's Children's Toys?

  Claude Wyle | August 31, 2007 4:45 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  The answer seems to be summed up in two words; CHINA and MONEY! I am getting sick and tired of foreign toy makers sending us dangerous and toxic toys. The Chinese companies who export these dangerous toys to the U.S. know we have laws about lead paint. Is it just another case of profit over people? And why don't the big American toy companies check out their imports more carefully, before they...

• When Drivers Kill Motorcyclists It's Civil Law That Helps The Family

  Claude Wyle | August 30, 2007 10:15 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  A 25 year old reckless driver Ramon Pineda caused a deadly motorcycle-car crash this past Sunday, killing an off-duty Flint police officer, Vincent Owen, age 26, of Goodrich. According to witnesses, Pineda was driving a Camaro about 8 p.m. Sunday on Sashabaw when he rear-ended the motorcycle driven by D'Anna. Pineda, attempted to run from the accident, and was restrained by witnesses....

• Build Better Bike Lanes to Reduce Congestion and Reduce Bicycle Accidents

  Claude Wyle | August 29, 2007 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  As bicycle accident attorneys, we are noticing an upsurge in the frequency of bicycle accidents and the seriousness of the personal injuries sustained by the cyclists. Why are do many European cities and countries make biking better and safer? Why are there more and better bicycle paths in so many parts of the world, when the U.S.A. is supposedly getting so "green"? Senator Boxer recently...

• Sherwin-Williams Recalls Hi-Heatâ„¢ Aerosol Coating Cans

  Claude Wyle | August 28, 2007 8:06 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  After receiving a report of a consumer who suffered serious head injuries from using an over-pressurized can, Sherman-Williams has issued a recall of Hi-Heatâ„¢ cans. Recently, one can exploded in a consumer's face, shattering an eye socket, knocking out teeth and breaking the jaw and nose. The cans retail for $20.00, yet mysteriously Sherman-Williams is offering only $15.00 refund checks. ...

• Mattel Recalls 9 Million Potentially Deadly Toys

  Claude Wyle | August 27, 2007 7:55 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Mattel issued a recall of 9 million dangerous and defective toys this last Tuesday. After one child death and dozens of serious injuries to children, Mattel has finally recalled these dangerous toys containing small, rare-earth magnets. These magnets are twenty times more powerful than most magnets. The magnets can be deadly to children if swallowed because if children swallow more than one,...

• Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run in Castro in San Francisco

  Claude Wyle | August 27, 2007 4:29 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  San Francisco Pedestrian Roger Tennyson, 77, was killed instantly by a speeding car in the Castro on Sunday, according to Larry Bartholomew, 66, his partner of 15 years. Tennyson had just parked his own car when an unidentified vehicle estimated to be going 70 to 80 miles per hour hit him outside his Castro home on the 100 block of Sanchez Street at 1:30 a.m. He had been a San Francisco resident...

• Voluntary Recall of Baby Bling Pacifiers

  Claude Wyle | August 22, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Bling just may not be for babies. Retailers have voluntarily recalled pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the handle. The crystals may become easily detached, and pose a choking hazard.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Choking Hazard Posed by Playskool Sippy Cups

  Claude Wyle | August 21, 2007 4:10 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  After receiving reports of children chewing through the spout of Playskook Sippy cups and choking, CVS Pharmacy has announced a recall of the product. Consumers of the product should immediately discard the product and may receive a full refund from CVS stores. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Lounge Chairs Recalled due to Risk of Severe Injury

  Claude Wyle | August 20, 2007 5:01 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  The Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair has been recalled by its manufacturer, Bond Manufacturing Company. This voluntary recall occurred after the company received notice of consumers experiencing severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Owners of this chair may call the consumer help-line at (866) 771-2663 for a full refund. Anyone using this chair should immediately discontinue...