February, 2010LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 26, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court rules a corporation’s headquarters is where the company’s executives work, and, a judge reluctantly approves a $150 million settlement in an executive compensation action. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Sportime Recalls Children’s Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
Continue →Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
Continue →Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 24, 2010
A Boston jury finds a real estate broker did not hide a smoking neighbor from a condo buyer, and, a California woman sues a TV fitness instructor over “lethal” ingredients. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection(r) Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Continue →Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 22, 2010
A suburban Philadelphia school district is accused of secretly spying on students with laptops, and, a watchdog group files a complaint with the FTC over Google’s social network service. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 19, 2010
$25 million is awarded to a plaintiff in the retrial of an Accutane lawsuit in New Jersey, and, a proposed $450 million settlement with unsecured creditors would help Lyondell Chemical exit bankruptcy. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
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