Miscellaneous

• Post-Traumatic Stress Risk Based on Genes

  RLF Staff | March 18, 2008 11:51 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  Whether a victim of abuse, witness to a heinous crime, or involved in some other form of trauma, your risk for post-traumatic stress disorder may depend on your genetic makeup, new research said today. A study by researchers at Emory University found that of adults who had endured abuse as a child, those with a specific gene variant were more likely to have symptoms of post-traumatic stress...

• State Investigating Possible Daycare Sexual Abuse

  RLF Staff | February 28, 2008 6:07 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has taken over an investigation surrounding a possible sexual assault of a 4-month-old girl at a Killeen Texas daycare. After being told her daughter had a diaper rash, a doctor examinied the 4-month-old and said the baby girl had bruising consistent with a sexual assault.Authorities suspect a Little Blessings Daycare employee. Daycare staff...

• 3-Month-Old Found Dead in Dallas Area Daycare

  RLF Staff | February 21, 2008 6:47 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  A 3-month-old baby was found dead at a Dallas area home-based daycare Wednesday afternoon. The baby was discovered around 4 p.m. at a home-based daycare in Farmers Branch, Texas. The daycare worker who found the infant called 911. Paramedics rushed the infant from the daycare to RHD Medical Center, where the baby was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined yet, but police say...

• Undeclared Sulfites in Gurley's Golden Recipe Cranberry Trail Mix

  RLF Staff | May 10, 2007 12:44 PM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  Gurley's Foods, Inc., of Willmar, Minnesota is recalling their Golden Recipe Cranberry Trial Mix, packaged in 7.25 ounce packages (UPC77449 49872) in printed bags, sold primarily through various convenience stores nationwide, due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction...

• Coleman Sued for Carbon Monoxide Related Deaths - Dangerous Heaters

  RLF Staff | January 18, 2007 7:25 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  Two lawsuits were filed against Coleman stating their PowerMate 5045 propane heater was responsible for two carbon-monoxide-related deaths. Plaintiffs claim the model has a defect that "produces deadly levels of carbon monoxide." Coleman is one of the most popular brands of outdoor and camping equipment.Last month in federal court, two lawsuits were filed against Coleman stating their PowerMate...

• Woman spots rapist on TV; awarded $20 Million in Civil Suit

  Clint Gilbert | September 06, 2006 1:07 PM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  A Ventura, California woman received a $20 million civil court judgment against the man that forcibly raped her in 2003. The attacker was recognized weeks later by the victim, after he appeared on the television show "Blind Date."Ulrick Kevin White was convicted of rape and false imprisonment for the 2003 crime. The civil suit alledged emotional distress. Superior Court Judge Vincent O'Neill...

• University of Rochester Settles a Wage Dispute for Nearly $9 Million

  Staff Writer | February 23, 2006 12:26 PM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  The University of Rochester has agreed to pay almost $9 million to employees who allege that the University violated wage laws by denying its employees payment for work done during their breaks. About 40,000 workers may be eligible to collect part of the settlement so that they will receive approximately $700.The University of Rochester, in Rochester, NY and its affiliates have reached a...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | March 02, 2005 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• An Exploding Concern: Fireworks & the 4th of July

  Jeff Rasansky | July 02, 2009 4:42 PM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  The office has been chatty all day regarding 4th of July plans, including barbeques, boating, and of course, the best fireworks displays across all of Texas. Rules and regulations vary across...

• Brace Yourselves: We Are Now OFFICIALLY in a Recession

  Jeff Rasansky | December 01, 2008 5:48 PM | 1 CommentDallas, TX

  For months, the talking heads on television denied the possibilities that we could possibly be in a recession. Now, there is no denying that fact. According to the National Bureau of Economic...