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• More Thomas & Friends Toys Recalled for Excessive Levels of Lead

  Chrissie Cole | September 26, 2007 9:06 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp. announced a second voluntary toy recall of Thomas & Friends Wood Railroad Toys due to excessive levels of lead.The latest toy recall includes approximately 200,000 toys. In June, 1.5 million Thomas & Friends toys recalled for the same reason, excessive levels of lead in the paint.The latest recall includes five...

• Officer Dies in Bush Motorcade Accident

  Jenny Albano | August 27, 2007 10:46 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  A police officer died Monday, August 26, in a motorcycle accident that took place during President Bush's motorcade to the Albuquerque airport. Rio Rancho Officer Germaine Casey, 40, crashed at the Albuquerque airport at a point where a road enters an underground parking garageCasey was pronounced dead at a local Albuquerque hospital.According to Trish Hoffman, an Albuquerque Police Department...

• Bill to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Malpractice Lawsuits Fails in House

  Christina Cole | May 08, 2007 8:02 AM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  The Arizona House rejected Bill SB 1032, a bill that would have made medical malpractice lawsuits against emergency department doctors and staff more difficult to win.The State Senate approved the legislation on a 6-12 vote, in January, and would have required plaintiffs in such type malpractice lawsuits to have "clear and convincing evidence" that the care they received was not up to...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Commanders and Dodge Nitros for Brake Problem

  Chrissie Cole | September 15, 2007 5:06 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Chrysler announced an automobile recall of about 300,000 trucks due to a delay in braking when drivers step on the brake pedal.Chrysler Dealers will be reprogramming the control module on the antilock brake systems of 2007 Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Nitros and 2006-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commanders free of charge.The company has received one report of a crash, with no reported injuries.The...

• Suit Settled in Gymnast's Paralyzing Injury

  Christina Cole | December 19, 2006 7:26 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  A settlement has been reached this month in a lawsuit between a 17-year-old gymnast and the gym where she suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury last year. The details of the settlement are sealed. Circuit Judge W. Lowell Bray Jr. signed off on the agreement this month.The settlement with /suncoast Gymnastics Academy Inc. can could aid funding for the parents of Samantha Slusak to help with...

• Several Injured in Four-Car Crash

  Chrissie Cole | August 28, 2007 10:21 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  An early morning four- car accident, on Tuesday, sent several people to Yuma Regional Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, according to Yuma Police Department.The car accident occurred east of the intersection of Arizona Avenue and 24th street. Yuma Fire Department and Rural/Metro Fire Department both responded to the scene. Officials are currently investigating the crash. At this...

• Tucson Nursing Home Fined for Abuse

  Christina Cole | April 23, 2007 9:49 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  In a nursing home abuse case, the home was fined for failure to provide satisfactory care of a mentally ill patient and has been fined $1500. This was the second penalty that has been paid since October 31st. The nursing home paid $3500 after a March 2006 complaint investigation documented that a male nurse and two other staff employees were emotionally, physically and verbally abusive to seven...

• Lawsuit Settled in Death of Woman on Disneyland Ride

  Christina Cole | January 05, 2007 11:34 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  A lawsuit brought on by the heirs of Cristina Moreno, against the Walt Disney Co. has reached a settlement, according to their attorney, prompting cancellation of scheduled pretrial motions and the start of jury selection.Moreno, from Spain, was on her honeymoon when she suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage after riding the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. Immediately after getting off the...

• Arizonans Face Big Brain Injury Risks

  Christina Cole | April 07, 2007 10:07 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Arizonans suffer the highest rate of traumatic brain injuries of states that were surveyed. These brain injuries are resulting in lasting physical and/or mental impairment, most commonly by car accidents and physical assaults.What is most tragic - is how young people are being affected. Infants, teens and young adults in Arizona suffer higher traumatic brain injury rates than any of the other...

• Signature Gourmet / Kitchen Gourmet Coffeemakers Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | July 31, 2007 10:53 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  The Signature Gourmet and Kitchen Gourmet 12-cup coffeemakers, made by Atico International USA, are being recalled for an electrical failure that can pose a fire hazard.The coffeemakers are white and have a glass coffeepot. Signature Gourmet or Kitchen Gourmet is printed across the front of the maker. Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are located on the bottom of the...