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Free Speech, Not Hate Speech
As the entire country mourns the recent shooting in Tucson, Arizona, it is a good time to look at what got Judge Roll killed and Congresswoman Giffords shot. Below is a link to a good article discussing the two courtContinue reading
2011 Brings New Laws, Many Changes
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Business Litigation, Pedestrian Injuries, Uncategorized More than 670 new laws take effect on January 1, 2011. Some of the more extensive changes are in the Illinois Motor Vehicle Act. Laws regarding several special license plate statutes, railroad crossing sign and signals laws, instruction permits forContinue reading
Bowled Over, Chicken Wings Recalled on Eve of Bowl Bonanza
It is just a few short days before the biggest day in college football and a major manufacturer of chicken wings is issuing a recall of more than 180,000 pounds of the football snack. CNN is reporting that Pilgrim’s PrideContinue reading
Snowblowers Recalled by Honda
American Honda has recalled more than 18,000 snow blowers because of fuel tank leaks, causing the potential for fires. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has received 90 reports of seeping or dripping gas from these snow blowers. According toContinue reading
Doing Good: Stranger donates kidney to save life of young boy
When Chris Doing saw Nathan Saavedra’s face, he knew he had to help. Little Nathan is just a toddler but suffers from prune belly syndrome, a severe birth defect that leaves its victims without the normal stomach wall and isContinue reading
Home Inspector Fails to Find Problems, Walks Away
A recent Illinois case should have Illinois homeowners wary when relying on home inspectors. Before purchasing a home in Fairview Heights, Illinois, Mr. Zerjal hired Bill Theisman, doing business as Sure Home Appraisal and Inspection Services. The contract was signed on MayContinue reading
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bikes for Headtube Failures
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, Washington announced it was recalling all of its Redline D640 Bicycles. The company has received reports of the headtube (the vertical tube where the handlebars enter the frame) separating from the frame during use, causing injuries. The bikeContinue reading
Boy Saves His Sister’s Life and Becomes a Superhero
On November 27, 2010, 9 year-old James “ JT” Stone opened the child-proof lock on his parent’s bathroom to let his little sister Lily go into the bathroom. Unbeknownst to JT, Lily decided she wanted to blow out the candle on the counter. Continue reading
Ties that Kill
For more than 20 years, manufacturers have known that the pull cords on window shades and blinds kill children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of 130 strangulations involving window blind cords in just the 9 years from 1991Continue reading
Tylenol Recalls Cold Products
The maker of Tylenol cold products, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling three TYLENOL Cold Multi-Symptom liquid products. The purpose of the recall is to update the labeling. According to the recall by the US FDA (Food andContinue reading