Thousands of Possibly Defective Michelin Tires Recalled
by Shalimar S. Wallis on 05/11/2012
An increased risk of tire failure, possibly causing accidents, is behind a new recall announced by Michelin. The company last month announced a recall of more than 37,000 bus tires. According to the company, the recall is linked to a sidewall defect, that increases the risk that the tire will lose air rapidly, possibly causing an accident.
The tires included in the recall are the Michelin XZU2, XZU3, and XM505. These tires were manufactured between 2005 and 2011 at the...
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Texas’ Forgotten Maritime Tragedy
by Justin Hill on 05/09/2012
Last month, there were several commemorations to mark the deaths of the 11 workers who were killed when a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. April also marked another deadly anniversary, which didn't receive as much media attention, but still holds plenty of lessons for Texas maritime lawyers.
On April 16, 1947, a French ship in the Texas City harbor went up in flames. The ship was carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which ignited. Millions of dollars worth of...
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Dorel Juvenile Group Car Seat Recall
by J. Hunter Craft on 05/08/2012
Consumer Protection and Child Safety Alert
Experienced product liability and automotive defect attorneys warn that Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling car seats. Dorel Infant Child Restraint Models Onboard 35 (Product Number IC124FSM) and Comfy Carry (Product Number IC123FSM) produced from May 2011 through April 2012 were sold without the required car seat base. The child safety base contains the federally mandated latch attachment assembly. Without the latch assembly, the...
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Crane Owner Cleared of All Charges in Fatal Collapse
by William J. “Will” Maiberger, Jr. on 05/07/2012
It is a verdict that is extremely disappointing to Texas construction accident lawyers and construction safety groups across the country. The owner of a crane company that was involved in a fatal accident in New York four years ago has been found not guilty of all charges in connection with the collapse.
James Lomma and the companies that he owns were found not guilty of all the charges against them. One of those charges was second-degree manslaughter.
The collapse occurred...
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More Research Needed to Determine Cancer Risks from Metal-on-Metal Implants
by Stacey E. Burke on 05/03/2012
More long-term research is needed to determine whether people who have been implanted with metal-on-metal implants are at a higher risk of developing cancer. A preliminary study has found no such link between cancer and these implants.
The results of the study were published recently in the British Medical Journal. The researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter conducted an analysis of close to 41,000 patients. They found that, in the 7 years following the surgery...
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