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