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Office Depot recalls 1,400,000 task chairs due to defect

Posted on: June 1, 2014. Category: Product Liability

On May 22, 2014, Office Depot recalled over a million of their Gibson Leather Task Chairs due to a defective mounting plate. The plate has been reported to crack or break causing the seat to separate from the base of the chair. This poses a falling hazard to individuals using the chair. The chair is black, armless and has an adjustable base with five wheels. It has been sold in Office Depot stores and online from 2003-2012. Office Depot has now received about...

Woman is struck by Port Authority bus in downtown Pittsburgh

Posted on: June 1, 2014. Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh consists of congestion of cars, buses, bicyclists and pedestrians. Although people travel to their intended destinations differently, they all hope to make it home safely. However, accidents can often occur when people are in a hurry. On June 6, 2014, a woman was struck by a Port Authority bus near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street right after 5:00 p.m. The woman is reported to have been walking alongside...

ATV accident claims life of 13-year-old boy

Posted on: May 1, 2014. Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

With the snow melting many residents of the state of Pennsylvania are getting outside and engaging in activities they could not during the winter months. In some cases these activities involve all-tertian vehicles. Recently there has been a spate of ATV accidents occurring in the state.The most recent incident involved a two teens—a 13-year-old and 16-year-old boy. After being at a bonfire with other friends, the two boys decided to go for a ride on an...

Pool chemicals pose danger when mishandled

Posted on: May 1, 2014. Category: Personal Injury

With summer just around the corner, residents of the Pittsburgh area who have swimming pools will be opening them for the season. While many people enjoy cooling off in a pool, maintaining them is labor intensive. If not done correctly, it can also be dangerous.To prevent swimming pools from becoming a cesspool for germs, it is necessary to add certain chemicals to the water. When the chemicals are not handled correctly, it is possible that someone could be...

Possible Connection Between Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Posted on: May 1, 2014. Category: Product Liability

According to the American Cancer Society, talcum powder, which is found in baby powder, may cause ovarian cancer if the powder particles are able to travel to the ovaries. It is important to know that there are two kinds of talc: asbestos talc and asbestos-free talc. Talc that contains asbestos is generally the cause of cancer when inhaled. Multiple studies have researched the possible correlation between talcum powder and ovarian cancer; however, the results...

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