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May-15-09 Boston, MA If you were counting on your 401(k) to help you out during these tough economic times, you might have to think again. Workers across the US are discovering that their 401(k)s have diminished greatly in value—with no explanation as to why. Luckily, ERISA laws can help you to protect your money, but you may have to file an ERISA lawsuit to rec... - Wal-Mart Accused of Workplace Discrimination
May-14-09 Fresno, CA It may seem like a problem from decades ago, but workplace discrimination is allegedly still occurring. Discrimination lawsuits are frequently filed, claiming that the defendants discriminated against employees on the basis of race, age and/or gender. The good news is that there are laws designed to protect people from employee discrimination;... - Wal-Mart Settles Clerk's Death Inquiry for $2 Million, Avoids Criminal Charges
The retailing giant Wal-Mart, has reportedly agreed to invest $2 million to improve safety at its 92 stores in New York, as settlement over the inquiry into the stampede death of a temporary clerk on Black Friday, 2008. Had criminal charges been brought against the retailer, it is likely the company would only have had to pay $10,000 in fines, if convi... - Reports of Injury Prompt Coffeemaker Recall
Philips Consumer Lifestyle is recalling about 155,000 Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers because an electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers. To date, Philips has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe,... - Wal-Mart Recalls Defective Women's Shoes
About 200,000 pairs of women's shoes imported by Wal-Mart are being recalled because the heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. This recall involves women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand. The shoes were sold in 3 colors; black, grey and purple, and in sizes 5 ½ to 11. The shoes were sol... - Fall and Choking Hazards Prompt Envision High Chairs Recall
About 643,000 Evenflo Envision High Chairs are being recalled because the recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached... - Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, CA, is recalling about 172,000 infant toys in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada because they pose a hazard to small children. The toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard. To date, Infantino has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. T... - Wal-Mart To Pay $17.5 Million To Settle Discrimination Class Action
Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the retail giant discriminated against African-Americans when recruiting truck drivers for its private fleet. The settlement is subject to approval by federal court in Arkansas. The company also agreed to priority job placements for 23 of the plaintiffs who submit ap... - Lawyer says Millions Owed to Netflix DVD and Wal-Mart DVD Customers
Feb-15-09 Charleston WV Attorney Danny Becnal Jr. is at home, packing for a trip to Florida, to take some depositions from expert witnesses. He recently filed a potentially dynamite antitrust class action suit against Wal-Mart and Netflix, alleging executives from the two competitors literally sat down to dinner, cooked up a plan to carve up the market for their m... - Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates
Defective Hinges Prompts Recall About 100,000 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates are being recalled because the hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a st... - Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits Recalled
Eye and Face Injuries Prompt Recalls About 516,000 Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits are being recalled because the pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid... - Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled
Keychains Have High Lead Levels About 75,000 Lip Gloss Keychains sold at Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide are being recalled. The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. This recall involves lip gloss with a metal... - Defective Products Rattle Safety Advocates
Jan-19-09 Washington DC Defective products provide continuing frustration for consumers, in tandem with manufacturers of goods that continue to look towards the lower labor costs associated with manufacturing overseas. Poor quality often results, and consumer safety is often put at risk. Defective product personal injury cannot only be frustrating, it can also be... - Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Recalled
Cookies may be Contaminated with Salmonella Frozen Bakery Products, Inc, is recalling all Wal-Mart Bakery brands of PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES and PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE NO-BAKE COOKIES because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of Ame... - Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall About 131,000 (20,000 units were previously recalled in March 2008) Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles are being recalled because the tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No inj... - Wal-Mart Settles 63 Federal and State Class Actions for $640 Million
The retail giant Wal-Mart will reportedly pay up to $640 million to settle 63 state class actions it faces over allegedly breaking employment laws by forcing its employees to work through breaks. The settlement, announced December 23, comes 2 weeks after Wal-Mart agreed a settlement with Minnesota. However, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and California a... - Workers Bracing for Hit in California Budget Discussions
Dec-19-08 Sacramento, CA A potential battle royal is brewing in the State of California with regard to California labor laws . On one side, formidable State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a ballooning state deficit: on the other, California workers who fear California State labor law will be watered down in the effort to rescue the State coffers. Labor critics... - Toro Electric Blowers Recalled
Defect with Impeller Poses Risk of Injury About 900,000 Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers are being recalled because the blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander. To date, Toro has received 162 re... - Bike Accident /Crash Experts, Part 2: Dangerous and Defective Products
Nov-30-08 Los Angeles, CA The bicycle has come a long way since its 19th-century invention. Once used simply to get from point A to point B, today's bikes are built much faster and lighter and for numerous reasons (the price of gas, for one) the bicycle industry is on the upswing. And so are bicycle crash injuries. Due to this bike evolution, bicycle attorney an... - $2.1 Million Settlement For 25 Investors
A $2.1 million settlement has been approved by a Superior Court judge in a class action suit involving some 25 plaintiffs who alleged their investment advisor stole their money, more than $5 million over 5 years. The advisor committed suicide in a Wal-Mart parking lot last year, while under SEC investigation for misappropriation of funds. Leg...