phil&ted USA, working in cooperation with the CPSC and Health Canada, announced a recall of jogging strollers to repair a defect within the hinge mechanism that poses an injury risk. The…
A Sarpy County jury reached a $150,000.00 verdict on behalf of our client William “Bill” Kernes on February 24, 2010. Mr. Kernes was injured while working for the State of Nebraska as…
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures are being recalled by American Electric Lighting — a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc. — due to improper wiring which poses a shock hazard to consumers. To…
Recently, the Nebraska legislature passed two bills, LB 497 and LB 736 amended the state statutes to increase the previous consequences for those that drive drunk. Previously, legislation did not…
Local news agencies are reporting that drivers should be aware of changes in how to get new or replacement licenses. Starting in July, drivers will no longer be able to exchange an expired…
Reuters and the Lancet are reporting on the case of a thirteen year old boy recently hospitalized with caffeine intoxication. The boy consumed two packs of caffeinated gum within a four hour…
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has released news of a voluntary recall of lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard laptop computers. The voluntary recall went into effect last…
The Omaha World Herald reported last week on the unfortunate death of David Splittgerber, a resident of Omaha. Just twenty-three, David was riding his motorcycle northbound on Interstate 29 in…
US News and World Report publicizes that EB Brands has recalled about 3 million fitness balls from gyms and stores in the previous weeks. Fitness balls are generally used for physical therapy and…
The Honorable John P. Murphy of the District Court of Nebraska recently heard a case regarding a number of claims against the state for failure to care for the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and…
To become licensed to drive a motorcycle in Nebraska, both written and driving tests are required. Riders must fulfill all the requirements, including motorcycle skills tests at local testing…
The Nebraska Supreme Court provides an analysis about when to exclude expert testimony in a toxic tort FELA case. The opinion reinforces the cases of Daubert and Schafersman in Nebraska; stating…