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• Feingold - Johnson 2007 Eliminates Binding Arbitration Clauses

  Courtney Mills | August 14, 2007 2:18 PM | 2 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced legislation in July 2007 that will preclude big companies from including binding arbitration clauses in contracts with ordinary citizens. As the law now stands, consumer credit lenders use private arbitrators to litigate debt disputes with cardholders. Most consumers do not even realize that they have signed away...

• Woman Awarded $12.2 Million in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

  Christina Cole | May 02, 2007 2:27 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  A jury awarded a woman over $12.2 million in a slip-and-fall lawsuit after she was not able to return to work after slipping and hitting her head while at a gas station convenience store.In August 2003, the woman was walking into Miller Mart to buy a newspaper and pay for gas when she slipped on a small puddle that was caused by a leaky awning. When she fell, she landed on her chest and chin....

• Graco Recalls Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers

  Chrissie Cole | August 31, 2009 2:02 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Graco, in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers. The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper...

• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance - The most valuable insurance that you know nothing about

  James Kramer | June 05, 2008 2:44 PM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Underinsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage is essential insurance coverage because of the number of financially irresponsible drivers on the roads.

• Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks

  Jenny Albano | January 25, 2008 5:16 PM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Brian Smith, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling 5 units of Serene Float Tanks due to an electrocution hazard.Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.The recalled product is a Serene Float Tank, which is a water tank that is light and...

• Million Dollar Dog Bite Lawsuit Filed

  Stu Cochrane | June 12, 2007 12:22 PM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  A Knoxville, Tennessee man who was attacked by an Akita has filed a dog attack lawsuit against the animal's owners. The dog had traveled over six miles when it arrived at the home of Charles Wood, who was playing catch in the yard with his daughter."The dog just walked up and grabbed my glove first and then went for my hand and it's all kind of a blur from there."Wood suffered several puncture...

• Car Seat has Death Risk for Infants

  Jenny Albano | July 20, 2007 12:02 PM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Findings from a study published online by Archives of Disease in Childhood claim that there is a small risk of sudden death for babies who use car seats. The study is based on an analysis of cases of sudden death in infants up to 12 months in Quebec, Canada, that happened between 1991 and 2000.Of the 508 deaths that were investigated, 17 of these deaths happened when an infant was seated in a...

• "Popcorn Lung" Lawsuit Settled

  Jenny Albano | July 11, 2007 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  A man who filed a lawsuit claiming he incurred lung damage from a chemical in the flavoring of microwavable popcorn has reached a settlement with the popcorn flavoring company.John Weimer Jr., who claims he suffered lung damage from a chemical called diacetyl found in buttery popcorn flavoring, filed a lawsuit against the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for being negligent. Weimer...

• City Toughens Up on Specific Dog Breeds to Prevent Dog Bites

  Christina Cole | April 26, 2007 12:57 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Most people consider dog, man's best friend, but sometimes they can prove to be man's not so very good friend. One Iowa community is taking action to secure their city against potentially vicious dog breeds. Other cites have already banned specific dog breeds due to dog bites, dog attacks and even a fatality.Loca is just one of many examples of a normal pit bull that lives in Centerville, Iowa,...

• Teenager Killed in Head-On Collision

  Christina Cole | February 19, 2007 2:08 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  A teenager was killed in a car crash in Webster County this weekend. The 17-year-old girl died, on Saturday night, at approximately 10 p.m. The other motorist, also in the accident, suffered injuries as a result of the two car accident that happened three miles west of Ford Dodge. Iowa State Patrol was able to identify the, Sommers, girl but hadn't released her name yet so the family could be...