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• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | August 26, 2007 10:11 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation.The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• Four Killed in "Flightseeing" Plane Crash Near Ketchikan

  Mark McLean | August 24, 2007 12:55 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A plane crash north of Ketchikan, Alaska killed four Holland America Line patrons on a "flightseeing" tour. Five other Holland America patrons were seriously injured. Three of the five survivors were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and are in critical condition. The plane was operated by SeaWind Aviation.Victims of the crash include Eric, Christine and (three year old)...

• FDA Withdraws Plans to Close Food-Testing Labs

  Courtney Mills | August 20, 2007 1:58 PM | 0 CommentsEverett, WA

  In the midst of a public furor over the closure of numerous food-testing labs, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it would rescind plans to close vital field labs that were employed in keeping the nation's food supply safe. The decision was made public in a letter to FDA employees by Margaret Glavin, the FDA's Associate Commissioner for the Office of Regulatory...

• Cruise Ship Passengers Injured From Glacial Ice

  Mark McLean | August 16, 2007 3:18 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  18 passengers were injured when a cruise ship in the Arctic Ocean was hit with ice falling from a nearby glacier. Three passengers and a Russian crewman were flown to hospital in Tromso after the incident, which happened off the Svalbard Islands 300 miles north of Norway on Wednesday.Two of the passengers have serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being thrown around on the ship when...

• Attorney General Cautions Use of Chinese Tires

  Mark McLean | August 16, 2007 3:01 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is one of 24 attorneys general throughout the country warning consumers to be wary of defective tires sold by Hangzhou Zhongce, or "HGR" , a Chinese tire manufacturer. Apparently, defective HGR tires have been suspected in causing a litany of car accidents in recent months. A recall is expected soon. Even though HGR is a foreign corporation, it is still...

• Pants Judge Refuses to Give In

  Courtney Mills | August 13, 2007 8:12 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Administrative Judge Roy L. Pearson was back in court this week fending off the defendants' attempts to collect attorneys' fees. Readers will recall that Judge Pearson sued a Korean Dry Cleaner in D.C. for $54 million dollars when they neglected to return his slacks. He claimed that the sign in the store 'satisfaction guaranteed' violated D.C.'s Consumer Protection Act.Pearson filed an...

• Holland America's New Blog Fails to Outline Claims Limitations

  Mark McLean | August 09, 2007 3:49 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A surprising number of cruise ship patrons are injured aboard ships every year. Holland America Line is a giant of the cruise line industry. Holland America's cruise tickets contain small print forcing requirements on its patrons including a one-year limitation on claims and that all lawsuits must be filed in Seattle courts, among others. Holland America also recognizes the power of a...

• Apple and AT&T Sued Over iPhone

  Mark McLean | August 07, 2007 2:49 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Apple and AT&T are facing a potential class-action lawsuit over the battery life of the new iPhone. The suit alleges not only that the iPhone was defective, but also that corporate officers knew of the defects and fraudulently withheld that information from customers. The lawsuit follows a complaint sent to Apple CEO Steve Jobs by the New York State Consumer Protection Board which asks him to...

• Raleigh America Recalls Bicycle Due to Risk of Serious Injury

  Jenny Albano | August 03, 2007 3:46 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The CPSC and Raleigh America Inc. are recalling about 1,200 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks because the forks can break during use, which can cause the rider to lose control of the bike and seriously injure themselves.So far, Raleigh America has received three reports of injury from the forks breaking. The injuries suffered by consumers include a dislocated shoulder, a...

• Helicopter Crash Causes Forest Fire

  Jenny Albano | August 03, 2007 7:08 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A helicopter with four passengers crashed Thursday, August 2, which ignited a forest fire that prevented rescue workers from trying to find possible survivors.Authorities believe that all four passengers have died, but are unable to confirm this because the fire is preventing them from approaching the helicopter and investigating the crash and its cause.Clayton Myers, the Kittitas County...