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A gigantic landslide in Washington State has killed at least 8 people, with 108 people currently reported missing.

Huge Landslide in Washington State

A gigantic landslide in Washington State has killed at least 8 people, with 108 people currently reported missing. The landslide, covering about one square mile in all, occurred after groundwater saturation from heavy rain. The landslide devastated two rural...

This Week (March 21) in Product Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued over a recall a day, with 17 new recalls since our last update two weeks ago. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a harmful product, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule...

Are Better Protections Needed for California Workers?

California has some of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities in the country, coming in at third nationally just behind Maine and Indiana. Each year, an estimated 500 workers die as the direct result of workplace injury, with an additional 6,500...

Toyota to Settle Criminal Charges for $1.2 Billion

Toyota Motor Corporation and the United States government has reached a settlement agreement over a four-year criminal probe into recalls for unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The settlement, reported at $1.2 billion, is the largest criminal penalty ever...

Testosterone Supplements Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke

Testosterone supplements, including Androgel® and Axiron®, have been linked with adverse cardiac events, including heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and even death. Testosterone supplements are indicated solely for men suffering from a condition known as Low-T....

Recalled GM Vehicles Possibly Linked to 303 Deaths

The Friedman Research Corporation, commissioned by The Center for Auto Safety, has released a new study showing that 303 people died as a result of airbag failure in the vehicles currently being recalled by General Motors for ignition switch problems. GM has recalled...

Texting While Driving Victim Seeks Punitive Damages

In a case before California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal, a plaintiff is seeking punitive damages in a car crash that occurred because of a driver who was texting, the first court case of its kind to make it to trial. If the court sides with the plaintiff,...

Stage Collapse During School Performance Injures 25

A staged collapse during a school performance in Anaheim on Saturday, March 8th, injured about two dozen high school students. Over 200 students were performing on the stage at the time of its collapse. Video of the incident can be seen on the L.A. Times website. The...

This Week (March 7) in Product Recalls

12 recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past two weeks. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free consultation....

Texting While Driving Claims Another Life in Vancouver, Washington

On October 28, 2013, a 65-year-old Vancouver man was attempting to cross a street using his walker when a passing vehicle struck him. The driver of the vehicle sped away while the man lay injured on the street. One week later, he died in the hospital. The driver of...