Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
Lawsuit Emerges Over Exploding Pressure Cooker
Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cookers randomly explode scalding consumers, according to one lawsuit filed in federal court. The lawsuit is attempting to seek class-action status and alleges that the devices were built defectively. The crux of the lawsuit involves the pressure release valve. Plaintiffs maintain that the pressure release valve inaccurately measures the amount of… Read More »
Plaintiff Alleges Tainted Cold Medicine Caused Violent Seizure
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy after he says a tainted store-brand cold medicine caused him to have a violent seizure and led to permanent injuries. Sixty-year-old Brian Hurst claims that the onsite pharmacist directed him to take the store-brand cold medicine to deal with his sinus congestion. Before… Read More »
IKEA Dresser Kills Toddler
A California family was awarded $46 million in a settlement after an unstable IKEA dresser tipped over and fell on their two-year-old son. The settlement is believed to be the largest child wrongful death recovery in the history of the United States. IKEA has since recalled the IKEA MALM 3-drawer dressers. What Happened? In… Read More »
Many drivers tune out when using automated vehicle safety systems
Automakers have developed automated safety technology that can reduce motor vehicle accidents. Trouble arises, however, when drivers of these modern vehicles in Florida rely on the automated systems too much. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded that some drivers stop paying attention to the road because they place too much… Read More »
Workplace fatalities rose by 2% in 2018
Work-related fatalities in Florida and around the country rose by 2% to 5,250 in 2018 according to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Dec. 17. Transportation incidents such as motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of workplace fatalities, but the BLS figures also reveal an alarming increase in overdose… Read More »
Bill aims to standardize drunk driving prevention equipment
Work-related fatalities in Florida and around the country rose by 2% to 5,250 in 2018 according to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Dec. 17. Transportation incidents such as motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of workplace fatalities, but the BLS figures also reveal an alarming increase in overdose… Read More »
Seeking advice on staying safe as you travel for the holidays
As you head out for the day with your holiday shopping list in hand, you may share Florida roads with countless others. With the hustle and bustle of holiday traffic in full swing, many of those around you may have a variety of things on their mind, many of which might not necessarily include… Read More »
Warehouse workers face dangers on the job
An increasing number of Florida workers have turned to warehouse jobs either for full-time employment or for supplemental income. With the rapid rise of the e-commerce industry, warehouses and fulfillment centers have outstripped traditional brick-and-mortar retail in many areas. Just one company, Amazon, has over 150 million square feet of warehouse space around the… Read More »
Investigation finds Amazon violating workplace safety rules
The Atlantic and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting have published a joint report on an investigation made into the safety conditions of Amazon warehouses across the United States. Amazon workers in Florida, as elsewhere, may be aware already that warehouse work is considered dangerous. The long hours and fast pace can lead… Read More »
WHO report sheds light on worldwide medical mistakes
Florida readers might have heard that medical errors kill between 210,000 and 440,000 Americans every year. Now, a new report by the World Health Organization is shedding more light on the global impact of medical mistakes. According to the WHO report, around 60% of medical error cases worldwide take place in hospital settings, and… Read More »
