Daily Archives: August 6, 2010

Minnesota man freed from prison in Camry sudden acceleration case

August 6, 2010 Consumer Fraud

A Minnesota judge has freed Loua Fong Lee, a Southeast Asian immigrant and father of four who was convicted in 2007 of criminal vehicular homicide after his 1996 Toyota Camry sped out of control and crashed into another vehicle, killing ... Read More

Companies involved in Connecticut gas explosion fined $16.6 million

August 6, 2010 Personal Injury

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the February 7 natural gas explosion at a Kleen Energy power plant construction site in Middletown, Connecticut that killed 6 workers and injured 50 others was the result of safety standards and regulations ... Read More

Task force says sleep apnea is serious threat to truck drivers

August 6, 2010 Personal Injury

A task force of medical professionals is calling for better screening procedures for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among drivers of commercial trucks and busses. The sleep disorder, which is characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep, can cause extreme ... Read More

FDA approves new flu vaccines but warns of seizure risk in young kids

August 6, 2010 Product Liability

Vaccines for the 2010-2011 flu season in the United States have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they also include a warning of fever and febrile seizures in young children. ... Read More