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• 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. ...

• Verdict: 911 Dispatch "Grossly Negligent."

  Claude Wyle | August 04, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  San Francisco trucking attorneys prevailed in San Francisco Superior Court when a jury found CHP dispatch "grossly negligent" in their handling of a deadly 2003 trucking accident. The dispatch center failed to call an ambulance, yet reported one was on its way. The mishandling could have been a factor in the death of Richard Housley, who was crushed between the truck and trailer of the truck...

• Passenger Killed; Distracted Driver Hits Tomato Truck

  Claude Wyle | July 20, 2007 10:43 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  This Sunday, the death of a young woman could have been avoided had the driver of the van she rode in paid attention to traffic ahead of him. Instead, at approximately 9:54 p.m. Pakom Lengrichaem sped along I-5 just south of the Herndon crossing at 75 mph. Lengrichaem failed to notice traffic slowing ahead and struck the rear of a tomato truck driving at approximately 15 mph. Lengrichaem...

• Gerber's Organic Cereal May Be Dangerous for Infants

  Claude Wyle | July 16, 2007 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Gerber recalled two popular lines of its organic cereal after reports of choking. Lumps in the company's organic rice and organic oatmeal may not dissolve properly in milk or water, creating a risk of choking. There is evidence Gerber learned of the risk six weeks ago, but just announced the recall this Friday. Already frustrated something as basic as food could cause their babies to suffer...

• Toy Castle By Infantino Poses Choking Hazard To Infants

  Claude Wyle | July 12, 2007 4:43 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Children's educational toy poses a chocking hazard to infants.Infantino designs and manufactures Models 5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906 of their "toy castle", which can pose a choking hazard to children. The dangerous toy contains counting beads on a colored rod. The risk occurs because the rod can come loose, allowing the beads to slide off. The beads are small enough to enter a child's throat...

• Claude Wyle, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | January 02, 2006 2:30 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Claude Armand Wyle is a partner in the law firm of Choulos, Choulos, and Wyle LLP. with offices in San Francisco, California. He is an experienced and dedicated civil trial lawyer who specializes in automobile, bicycle, and motorcycle crash cases, dangerous roadway cases, product liability, dangerous premises cases, vicious animal cases, toxic tort, police misconduct and shootings, and drug...

• Children's Safety for Halloween-Protect From Hidden Dangers

  Claude Wyle | October 26, 2007 2:39 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  The CPSC has issued several Safety Tips to Help Prevent Hidden Halloween Dangers, encouraging parents to integrate "Safety into Celebration". When it comes to children's safety, there is no trick. Hidden dangers associated with dangerous or defective costumes, unclean treats, and hazardous decorations can be easily prevented. Accidents and personal injuries to children happen each year, however,...

• 10 Things Your Insurance Company Won't Tell You

  Claude Wyle | October 25, 2007 11:22 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  1. "You need a lawyer."2. "You're paying too much."3. "Forget your driving record. We want yourcredit rating."4. "We can dump you on a whim."5. "We're pocketing your deductible."6. "We'll stiff you if your car istotaled..."7. "...and even if it isn't."8. "Our body shops work for us, not you."9. "We make money by sitting on your claims."10. "We own your state insurance commission."Other things...

• Elderly San Francisco Driver Causes Pedestrian Death

  Claude Wyle | October 18, 2007 5:59 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  A 90-year-old woman turned left onto Pine Street from Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California, last Sunday night. Six pedestrians were crossing the street in the intersection at the time. Although most of the pedestrians managed to avoid the automobile, the negligent driver struck and killed Susan Ali Shepherd, a well-known member of the San Francisco Latino radio scene. Ms. Shepherd's...

• Dangerous San Francisco Intersection Claims Another Life

  Claude Wyle | October 09, 2007 7:22 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Sloat and 19th Avenue is arguably the most dangerous intersection in the city of San Francisco. Last year, seven people suffered fatal injuries at this intersection. Wednesday, a 21-year-old pedestrian was killed during a head-on collision in which one car jumped the curb. An unidentified mother and her child were also struck, but survived, with moderate injuries. For more information on...