Proposition 51 was adopted June 3, 1986, and is codified as Civil Code section 1431.2. It revised the old rule of joint and several liability as to general damages and imposed a new rule of partial responsibility depending on percentages of fault. The statute, like any poorly drafted initiative foisted on the public by a […]
How To Resolve Your Consumer Complaint
Each year, millions of consumers experience problems with a product or service. There are several strategies for resolving those complaints. First contact the seller. If that does not work, contact a consumer complaint agency. If that does not bring satisfaction, consider other options, such as arbitration or filing a lawsuit. This article begins with the […]
Hidden Safety Hazards: (And How To Protect Yourself Against Them)
Child Safety Seats in Motor Vehicles Hazard: A child secured in a child safety seat may still be injured or killed in a crash if the car seat has not been installed properly. One of the most common installation errors is failure to use a special locking clip when it is required for your vehicle.Precaution: Follow all […]
Gouging Patients Taking Thyroid Hormone Synthroid [Levothyroxine Sodium] By Knoll Pharmaceuticals
In 1962, amendments to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act required that safety and efficacy data be provided for all pharmaceuticals, with the exception of those marketed prior to 1938. However, if the manufacturer wished to change the indications or dosage form of a pre-1938 drug, a full safety and efficacy application, known as a […]
Explosive Devices, Public Schools, And Lenient School Administrators: The June 8, 1994 Smoke Bomb Prank At Palo Alto’s Gunn High School That Injured Eighteen
On June 8, 1994 the San Francisco Bay area was shocked to learn of the explosion of a 65 pound smoke bomb on the campus of Palo Alto’s Gunn High School which resulted in ambulances being called to the school, treatment for 18 students and serious injuries for two high school women. This sounds like […]
