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• President of DePuy Orthopedics, David Floyd, has submitted his resignation

  Wayne Parsons | August 15, 2011 4:53 AM | 1 CommentHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  When I first learned of the DePuy ASR hip implant recall, I recognized it for what it was: an absolute calamity. One in 8 of these devices would fail, according to the recall statement. Who would...

• Emily Midgley Dies in Big Island Hay Ride on Halloween

  Wayne Parsons | November 02, 2009 11:47 AM | 3 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  The Star Bulletin story Halloween hay ride proves fatal to Big Isle girl, 7 reports that Emily Midgley of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates jumped off of a trailer at the end of a hay ride and was run...

• FDA commissioner endorses legislation to improve food safety.

  Wayne Parsons | October 23, 2009 3:35 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The Los Angeles Times (10/23, Zajac) reports, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg on Thursday strongly endorsed legislation that would give her agency new tools to improve...

• How Does An Injured Person Describe Their Injury To Doctors, Lawyers and Their Family?(2)

  Wayne Parsons | October 22, 2009 3:45 AM | 2 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  After an injury the first thing a person hears is usually: Are you hurt? Describe your injury. The other driver will often ask. The police officer at the scene. The ambulance drivers will ask....

• The Jones Act in Hawaii: Ed Case and Jim O'Keefe Object to American Worker Requirments.

  Wayne Parsons | October 21, 2009 6:42 AM | 7 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
  

  Malia Zimmerman of The Hawaii Reporter reports on 20 October 2009 that a Jones Act Lawsuit Will Test Control of Hawaii's Shipping Monopoly. Her story is about a bread maker in Hilo who claims that...

• Recall of Chinese Drywall? Don't Hold Your Breath!

  Wayne Parsons | October 20, 2009 11:32 AM | 3 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Fort Myers (FL) News-Press (10/20, Wozniak) reports, A summit beginning Wednesday in Beijing between the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and its Chinese counterpart will press for...

• Micronesian Crewman Killed in Boat Fire on M/V Manaloa at Pier 38

  Wayne Parsons | October 19, 2009 5:44 AM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  The Manaloa, a 75-foot fishing vessel had just returned from 30 days at sea with 20,000 pounds of Ahi in the hold. The crew had gone ashore to rest and one crew member was on the Manaloa when a fire...

• Insurance Reform Now!!

  Wayne Parsons | October 17, 2009 1:29 PM | 1 CommentHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  The most important consumer legislation in the last 50 years is presently moving in Congress with Senator Patrick Leahy, VT. leading the way. Senator Leahy Submits Legislation For Insurance Reform -...

• Sara Sutton Dies In Single Car Crash In Hilo

  Wayne Parsons | October 16, 2009 1:07 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Speed and alcohol may have been involved in the tragic death of Sara Sutton, an 18-year-old Big Island resident. According to KITV News Police found the crashed 2000 Honda two-door sedan...

• Fire Ant Found On Maui

  Wayne Parsons | October 16, 2009 12:52 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Toxic Substances
  

  KITV reports that a fire ant was found on a Maui farm. The fire is small but packs a mean bite. The insect is 1/16th inch long and is light orange in appearance. They aren't fast moving like some...