Posts tagged lawyer

• UPDATE: Semi Truck Driver Never Hit Brakes Before Crash Killing 3 Year Old Boy

  Brett Emison | December 29, 2009 11:54 AM | 26 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  I reported yesterday about a tragic semi truck crash in Georgia that killed a three-year-old boy from Ross Township, Pennsylvania. Sean Thornton died and the remaining members of his family were...

• How To Get Your Reebok Toning Shoe (EasyTone and RunTone) Refund

  Brett Emison | September 29, 2011 8:54 AM | 21 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  I wrote yesterday about Reebok's $25 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive marketing of Reebok's toning shoes, the EasyTone and RunTone. Since then, I have...

• Tractor Trailer Crash Kills 3-Year-Old Boy In McIntosh County, Georgia

  Brett Emison | December 28, 2009 10:43 AM | 20 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  NBC news affiliate, WSAV, has reported that a semi truck crash rear-ended a minivan on I-95 in McIntosh County, Georgia killing three-year-old Sean Thornton and injuring five others. A toddler is...

• Reebok: $25 Million Toning Shoe Settlement For Deceptive Advertising

  Brett Emison | September 28, 2011 4:47 PM | 15 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A number of sources have reported that Reebok will pay $25 million to settle an FTC lawsuit alleging deceptive advertising of Reebok's toning shoes. The payment will be made to consumers who...

• Skechers Shape-Up Shoes Blamed For Hip Injuries

  Brett Emison | March 01, 2011 11:27 AM | 14 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The athletic specialty shoes known as toners or rocker bottom shoes have long been controversial. Shoe makers have boasted of many health benefits, including Skecher’s “get in shape...

• Is There A Pilot On Board? Training Found Lacking At Many Regional Airlines

  Brett Emison | December 28, 2009 11:22 AM | 11 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
  

  A Buffalo News investigation found that many pilots at smaller regional airlines are dangerously undertrained... and in some cases, untrained completely. Training for pilots varies widely,...

• Ohio Semi Truck Crash Kills 4; Injures 6 More

  Brett Emison | January 08, 2010 4:43 PM | 10 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  ABC News has reported that a tractor trailer lost control on Interstate 70 during a snowstorm near Springfield, Ohio, killing at least three people and injuring six more. In Ohio, a winter...

• Toyota Sudden Acceleration Recall: Company Focuses On Wrong Problem

  Brett Emison | November 26, 2009 10:06 AM | 10 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  There have been a number of reports regarding the Toyota sudden acceleration recall since it was announced yesterday, the day before Thanksgiving. The experts at Safety Research & Strategies...

• ITLA Draws Attention to Misleading Charges of “Doctor Shortage”

  Jessica Agnelly | February 22, 2011 11:35 AM | 5 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  It is not uncommon for proponents of “tort reform” to claim a direct linkage to the arena of medical malpractice lawsuits brought against doctors and a resulting shortage of physicians...

• Toyota Sudden Acceleration Recall: Company Vows To "Make Better Cars"

  Brett Emison | November 29, 2009 10:24 AM | 5 CommentsKansas City, MO Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Bloomberg has reported that, on the heels of a 4.2 million vehicle recall for accelerator problems, Toyota has vowed to make better cars. Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp....