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Thomas Trains Recalled Due to Lead

1.5 Million Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends toys have been recalled due to the lead in the paint used to decorate them. The recalled toy trains are wooden and are sold in stores around the world. Lead is very dangerous when injested and can cause multiple health problems. The front of the packagi

By The Legal Examiner

/ 18 Jun 2007

$5.7 Million Awarded in Medical Malpractice Case

A patient filed a lawsuit against his dermatologist claiming he did not properly diagnose his skin cancer. The medical malpractice case was filed in San Diego. The jury awarded $5.7 Million to the man for damages, pain and suffering and lost wages. Regis M. Reilly, 53, claimed dermatologist Dr. Jame

By The Legal Examiner

/ 25 May 2007

Muliple Car Accident on Freeway in Maple Grove

Multiple cars and trucks were involved in an accident on Interstate 94 in Maple Grove on April 23rd. The accident happened in the morning and had traffic backed up for hours. The state patrol is still piecing together what happened; but we do know that the accident involved a city of Minneapolis dum

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 May 2007

Another Tainted Ingredient and Pet Food Recall Widens

Another ingredient used to manufacture pet food has been found to be tainted with melamine. Rice protein purchased from China has tested positive for the substance that is used as a fertilizer in some countries and to make plastic kitchenware. Melamine in dog and cat food has been causing animals to

By The Legal Examiner

/ 19 Apr 2007

Recalled Pet Food Contains Rat Poison

Researchers at the New York State Department of Agriculture have discovered that rat poison is in the pet food that was recalled last week. The pet food has been causing kidney failure in cats and dogs. Over 90 brands of food were included in the recall. The recall is for canned and foil packet “cut

By The Legal Examiner

/ 27 Mar 2007

H&M Recalls Boy's Jacket

Boy’s Jackets sold at H&M have been recalled due to a possible choking hazard. The coats had a compass attached to them that may break off. The recalled product is a boy’s cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number 93196 written on the inside care

By The Legal Examiner

/ 10 Mar 2007

Civil Suit Over Teen's Fall Dismissed

Steven and Vicky Treichel filed a lawsuit on their son’s behalf over a fall that happened at Fonferek Glen Park. Justin Treichel was 16 when he fell down a cliff at the park in 2004.He had been playing paintball with friends and broke both legs and bones in his face and jaw. The lawsuit was asking f

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Feb 2007

Man Steals Car and Rams it into Other Cars

A man stole a car in North Minneapolis on January 31st. The car was left unattended while running when it was stolen.The man then used the car to ram into several other vehicles injuring one woman. The woman injured was a long time business owner in the area. The cab she was riding in was struck sev

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Feb 2007

Guidant to Blame for Response to Device Failures

Guidant’s own expert panel, that was assembled last summer to assess the handling of heart device flaws, stated that the company failed to fully realize the affect on patient safety when publicizing product failures.When a panel of doctors and experts investigated the method of handling the disclosu

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Mar 2006

Guidant failed to inform FDA changes in device

Fred McCoy, head of Guidant’s cardiac rhythm management division, stated during a January 2006 deposition that Guidant altered the design of one of the company’s defibrillators in 2002 and later misinformed federal regulators stating that the change had no effect on the product’s performanceMcCoy we

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Mar 2006

Ortho Evera Birth Control Patch could lead to blood clots

A recent study shows that women who use the Ortho Evera birth control patch are at twice the risk of developing a blood clot over those who use the pill. This study follows The Associated Press’ investigation from last year and found that women who use the patch have an increased rate of blood clots

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Feb 2006

Drag Racing Car Accident Kills One

A woman was killed earlier this week in what appears to be a drag racing accident in north Minneapolis. Cheresa Sims died when the mini-van she was riding in slammed into a light pole at the intersection of Plymouth and N. James Ave.Sims’ boyfriend, Robert Barnes was the driver of the mini-van which

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Feb 2006