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Exxon Wins Victory Over Mesothelioma Victim

by Bisnar Chase January 18, 2013 Employment Law

In the case of Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Minton, the Virginia Supreme Court reversed the lower courts’ decision that awarded over $12.5 million in punitive damages to a mesothelioma victim based on the company’s knowledge of the dangers of asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma Victim Sues Exxon Rubert Minton, a worker on Exxon Mobile Corporation’s ships, sued […]

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Stray Dogs Kill 2 Pets in Anaheim Hills

by Bisnar Chase January 11, 2013 Personal Injury

January 10, 2012—Anaheim Hills, California—In a horrific attack in Anaheim Hills, two stray dogs described as a Mastiff and a Pit Bull mix killed two smaller dogs being walked by their owner, according to ABC News.  Authorities are still searching for the stray dogs and have asked the public for help in identifying them or […]

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Stripper Dies after Balcony Fall while Lap Dancing

by Bisnar Chase January 10, 2013 Personal Injury

Lauren Block, 22, died after attempting a tricky move during a lap dance that caused her to fall 15 feet from a balcony and sustain fatal head injuries. According to an ABC news report, Block had been in critical condition since her Jan. 2 fall. Block was giving a customer a lap dance on the […]

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Yaz & Yasmin Can Cause Dangerous Blood Clots

by Bisnar Chase January 8, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

California personal injury attorneys are still accepting clients who have been injured by using the drugs Yaz® and Yasmin®, both manufactured by Bayer. Settlements have already begun, with Bayer offering $110 million to settle outstanding claims related to the drugs. The first 500 cases in the lawsuit are covered by the settlement, which is expected […]

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Four Killed in Wrong Way Crash Involving Suspected Drunk Driver

by Bisnar Chase December 28, 2012 Car Accidents

Four people were killed in a wrong-way crash in Warren County, Ohio, after a wrong-way driver struck another vehicle on the Interstate 75 near Franklin. According to a WLWT news report, the fatal crash, which officials suspect was caused by a drunk driver, occurred early morning on December 23, 2012. Ohio State Patrol officials say […]

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Dental Assistant Fired for Being “Irresistible”

by Bisnar Chase December 27, 2012 Sex Discrimination

Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant, was fired because she was “too irresistible” and posed a threat to her employer’s marriage. According to an ABC news report, Nelson spoke up after an all-male Iowa State Supreme Court ruled that Nelson’s boss, James Knight, was within his legal rights when he fired her, affirming the decision of […]

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GM Recalls 145,000 Pickup Trucks for Improperly Latched Hoods

by Bisnar Chase December 21, 2012 Car Accidents

General Motors is recalling more than 145,000 pickup trucks because the hoods on these vehicles can fly open and obstruct the driver’s vision when the vehicle is in motion. According to a Fox News report, the recall affects Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks from the 2010 through the 2012 model years. A majority […]

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Pedestrian Killed in Los Alamitos Car Accident

by Bisnar Chase December 17, 2012 Car Accidents

Jacki Wray, 51, was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident in Orange County after a vehicle struck her while she was crossing a street in Los Alamitos. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Katella Avenue and Reagan Street early morning on December […]

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“Ghost Bikes” Provide Startling Reminder of Cyclist Deaths

by Bisnar Chase December 16, 2012 Law

The Orange County Register reports that “ghost bikes,” white-painted bicycles that offer a stark reminder of those killed in bicycling accidents, are being chained to posts around the county. About a dozen of the memorials have been placed in spots where bicycle riders have been killed by drivers in an effort to bring attention to […]

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3-year-old Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Anaheim

by Bisnar Chase December 14, 2012 Car Accidents

A three-year-old girl was struck and severely injured in Anaheim by a hit-and-run driver suspected of being involved in gang activity, according to the Orange County Register. Karla Yulie Burgon, 3, was leaving a celebration of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe Tuesday evening when she was struck by a speeding vehicle that fled […]

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