Motorist Safety Questioned After Video Goes Viral

A morning commute turned dangerous in Indianapolis when visibility became poor, and snowfall made conditions slick and caused severalaccidents. A video went viral and had more than 111,000 views on YouTube showing a Comcast truck parked in the right lane while working to fix a problem to a cable box that was damaged due…

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Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Virginia

A pedestrian in Winchester, Virginia was struck while utilizing a crosswalk early this morning and luckily their injuries were not serious. However, officials reported that Winchester had eightpedestrian accidents in the last three months. They said that most of the accidents happen when the driver is making a left turn. Police attribute drivers being…

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Traffic Accident Involves Tractor-Trailer

Anaccident took place on Interstate 64 around 6:15 in the morning on Tuesday involving a tractor-trailer and a Kia. The driver of the Kia tried to pass the tractor-trailer while driving in the right lane of the interstate and on the shoulder, which resulted in the two vehicles hitting each other. The individual operating…

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Cuisinart Recalls Over 8 Million Food Processors

Conair is recalling over 8 millionCuisinart food processors due to potential laceration hazards. Cuisinart reports that the riveted blade on the processor can crack over time and release small, metal pieces broke from the blade into food. This recall includes 22 model numbers which are found on the bottom of the processor. Only processors…

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Children’s Chicken Toy Recalled for Possible Choking Hazard

Bingo Dealsrecalls nearly 2,700 of their chicken toys due to a possible choking hazard to children. The Bump N’ Go Walking Egg Laying Chicken is a battery-powered plastic toy chicken that includes three white eggs. These eggs are placed in the back of the chicken and are released from the bottom. The company claims…

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$11.2 Million Awarded in Tainted Peanut Butter Lawsuit

The largest fine ever handed out in a U.S. food safety case was given to ConAgra after entering a plea deal after shipping adulterated food. Hundreds of Americans became sick a decade ago, after eatingPeter Pan peanut butter that was contaminated with salmonella. A District Court judge approved an $8 million fine and $3.2…

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Vehicle Strikes Tree, Claims Lives

A fatalaccident occurred in Camano Island, Washington on Tuesday around 7:30 in the morning. The accident took place when a vehicle collided with a tree. Tragically, two people passed away as a result of the accident. One individual suffered injuries and was taken to receive medical care for her injuries. Over five million vehicle…

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Two States Experience Multiple Accidents Due to Winter Weather

Hazardous and slick road conditions hampered drivers in Indiana and Illinois, especially Interstate 70 in Putnam County, Indiana, where multiplecar crashes closed the westbound lanes. It was reported that one crash involved at least 14 vehicles and another accident involved a semi-truck that jackknifed in the westbound lanes. Illinois State Police have reported hazardous…

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Tiger Woods Faces Slip and Fall Lawsuit

A trial date has been scheduled for alawsuit against Tiger Woods after a former police officer slipped and fell at Woods’ mansion back in 2010. The retired police officer was working a private security detail at the $50 million dollar Miami property when he slipped on wet marble and fell, injuring his knee. The…

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Attorney John Steward and Co-Counsel Obtains $2.5 Million Jury Verdict Against the Board Of Police Commissioners

On December 16, 2016, John Steward, of counsel with Meyerkord & Kurth along with his co-counsel Daniel T. Ryan and Cyrus Dashtaki, obtained a $2.5 million jury verdict against the Board of Police Commissioners in the City of St. Louis. This case stemmed from an incident that occurred on September 25, 2011. On this…

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