Food Poisoning Cases Highlight the Dangers of Contamination
October 3, 2015According to the Center for Disease Control, every year approximately one in six Americans will experience a food-borne illness. As recent high-profile cases show, those responsible for causing food-borne illnesses and food contamination may face legal consequences for their actions.
Read MoreCiting Potential Engine Failure during Operation, Major Auto Manufacturer Recalls 470,000 Sedans
September 26, 2015Yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly posted details of the latest in what is beginning to seem like an endless parade of automobile recalls in the U.S. While not as large as the high-profile Takata air bag recall or the GM ignition switch recall, this recent recall covers nearly half a million vehicles […]
Read MoreSafety Reminder: Inspecting Heating Equipment Now Could Save Lives
September 25, 2015If you are like most people, you probably do not give much thought to your furnace or other home heating appliances until the first cold streak hits. Given the climate in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio, once we begin using our heating appliances we may continue to need them for weeks or even months at […]
Read MoreNearly One Million “Fixed” Nissan Airbags May Still Be Defective
September 19, 2015Last year, automobile manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc. recalled approximately 990,000 vehicles due to a dangerous airbag defect. Now, after Nissan attempted to fix the defect with only a software update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether the manufacturer has in fact remedied the auto defect.
Read MoreWho Can File a Class Action Lawsuit?
September 16, 2015Many, if not most, Ohioans have heard the term “class action lawsuit.” Some may have even received a portion of settlement proceeds from a class action lawsuit without any direct involvement. Few people outside of the legal profession, though, understand that class actions can develop from the willingness of one individual to stand up against […]
Read MoreOhio Department of Health Releases 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review
September 10, 2015Recently, the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Maternal and Child Health released the 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, an annual report detailing the pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths that occur in Ohio each year. For most women and their families, pregnancy, childbirth, and the first months of having a new child are a special and […]
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