The Legal Examiner Lancaster Archives

• Recalled Products on the Rise

  Rick Patterson | October 28, 2007 6:27 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  From pet food to toothpaste to toys with excessive amounts of lead, the list of recalled products seems endless. In the last 40 years alone "more than 390 million cars and other vehicles have been recalled, as have 46 million tires, 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment, and 42 million child safety seats." China in particular has been in the spotlight due to an excessive amount of...

• Dog Safety Sought by Apple Valley Residents

  Rick Patterson | October 21, 2007 6:39 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  The City Council of Apple Valley will hear the first reading of the new ordinance pertaining to dog safety in the community and may approve it as early as October 25, 2007. The new ordinance allows for a more detailed description of what is meant by "proper enclosure." It also bans dangerous dogs from all areas of the city except industrial zones. "A truly dangerous dog is not something we want...

• Campbell Soup Company Announces Recall

  Rick Patterson | October 14, 2007 6:13 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Campbell Soup Company has announced that they are recalling some of 18.8 ounce cans of "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits. The recall is due to the fact that the soup may contain pieces of hard plastic. Consumers have reported injuries in and around the mouth. Other than this particular product, no other recalls have been announced by Campbell Soup Company of late. There...

• Country Wheat Rolls Recalled

  Rick Patterson | October 13, 2007 6:10 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of 18 oz Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Country Wheat Rolls with best-if-used-by date of October 10. It is feared that the product may contain a milk allergen, which is not noted on the packaging. Accordingly, anyone who has a severe reaction to milk or milk products is at risk.To date, no illnesses have been reported. "Concerned...

• Teen Driver Safety Week

  Rick Patterson | October 06, 2007 2:51 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Most people are concerned about the safety of teen drivers. Beginning on October 15 it is National Teen Driver Safety Week, which is partially backed by State Farm Insurance Company. The idea is to bring about awareness and to help prevent teen deaths while driving. Parents would be well advised to take part and talk to teens in their household. Remind teens of the repercussions of...

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  Rick Patterson | October 04, 2007 3:18 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  In January 29, 2003, Michael Simmons, 28, was stopped by state trooper, John Hayes for running a red light. During that traffic stop, Simmons' teen-age cousin gave false information to the trooper in the form of conflicting names and was subsequently arrested. Once Simmons' cousin was arrested, Simmons thought it best to flee from the trooper. As a result, the trooper fired 11 shots 7 of which...

• Automobile Accidents, Insurance & The Law

  Rick Patterson | October 03, 2007 2:23 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Anyone considering committing auto insurance fraud should really think twice. Clearly, it is wrong on many levels, and the penalties are steeper than many realize. Take, for example, the indictment of Kim Falle, and it was not the only indictment. That particular indictment was announced on Monday in New Hampshire for Falle's part in automobile insurance fraud.Kim Falle, age 42, was indicted on...