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Monthly Archives: September 2010

Lead Found in Kids’ Mood Rings and Necklaces

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 19,000 “Love Tester” mood rings and 4,000 similarly-themed mood necklaces because they reportedly contain unacceptable levels of lead. The jewelry in question was sold at retail stores across the nation for about four dollars each from September of 2005 all the way up until June of this year.

Motorcycle Accidents Cause Injuries, Loss of Life

This fatal accident occurred just one day after a three-motorcycle pile-up in Las Vegas. According to Nevada Highway Patrol officials, the September 19 motor bike crash briefly closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 just north of Speedway Boulevard. The trio of motorcyclists was taken to a nearby hospital, but their conditions and identities were unknown.

Car Crashes Into Pizzeria in Summerlin

Newspaper photos show glass strewn across part of the dining area of the restaurant. There is no word on the cost of the damages to the store itself. But it was just pure luck that no diners were sitting at a window table when the car crashed through the glass.

When To Appeal a Trial Verdict

It is important to keep in mind that just because you appeal a verdict, another court may deny that appeal – often without a solid reason. Even if your appeal is successful, the higher court may simply order a new trial instead of rewarding you more money – meaning you’ll have to start the entire legal process over again.

Beware of Toys with Choking Hazards

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall this week of three different toys that were made by Fun Stuff Inc. The Chinese-manufactured toys are called Klick Klick Balls, BoBo Balls, and Click Armband Bracelets. Collectively, about 36,700 units were sold from January 2009 through last month for between $2 and $5 at beach resort retailers across the country.