Racine Personal Injury Lawyer

Japanese Billionaire Sued for Negligence

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:17:43 +0000

HONOLULU, Hawaii - A Honolulu attorney has filed a personal injury suit against Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto on behalf of a Ma’ili woman who claims she was injured by debris from a Kawamoto property.

According to the attorney the plaintiff injured her back, knee, and elbow after tripping and falling over pieces of a broken wall and palm fronds on the sidewalk area in front of a Kawamoto home. The damages being sought were not specified in the suit.

The suit also alleges that the plaintiff suffered severe and permanent physical injuries, emotional distress as a result of the billionaire’s negligence. They will be seeking lost wages, both past and present, as a part of the damages.

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury because of a property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages for any losses you incurred. Contact the Racine personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier at 800.682.3434 for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

Drug Company Sued for Failure to Warn Doctors

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:04:32 +0000

SAN DIEGO, Cali. - A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by a Virginia man against Amylin Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the injectable diabetes drug Byretta(R) as well as the drug’s co-marketer Eli Lilly and Company. The suit, filed in the San Diego Superior Court, may be the first of its kind against the manufacturer of a pharmaceutical company.

The suit claims that the drug company failed to adequatley warn doctors of the associated risk of pancreatitis, of measure needed to properly assess the appropriateness of prescribing the drug to certain categories of patients, and of measures doctors and patients could and should take to minimize the risk.

If you have suffered pancreatitis or another condition as a result of a prescription drug, you may be entitled to recover damages for any losses you sustained. Contact the Racine prescription drug lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800.682.3434 for a free initial consulation. We will discuss your case and fruther legal options.

Florida families sue state for witholding birth injury assistance

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:02:25 +0000

TAMPA, Flor. - In the state of Florida, children who sustain severe brain or spinal cord injuries during birth are eligible for lifetime benefits. However a new class action lawsuit claims that a pair of Tampa Bay parents and other have not received the full compensation they are owed for tending to the needs of their disabled children.

A county judge has certified the class action suit, but has yet to rule on the merits of the claim. Yet in his order, the judge cited evidence of the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association refusal to pay some parent in full.

The association is responsible for distributing funds for a wide range of needs deemed medically necessary and reasonable.

If your child has suffered a birth injury and you believe it is due to the doctor’s or hospital’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages for your losses. Contact the Racine birth injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800.682.3434 for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

Murder Victim’s Son Awarded $650,000

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:50:28 +0000

Ohio - In an effort to restore some peace to their children and immediate families, the George family has agreed to pay the son of the slain Jeff Zack $650,000. The civil suit was brought on after Cynthia George’s conviction for soliciting a third party to murder Zack was overturned.

George had been found guilty of soliciting her current lover John Zaffino to kill her former lover Zack in 2001. Her sentence was overturned after a 9th circuit appeals court ruled that, although Zaffino was guilty of Zack’s murder, the case lacked sufficient evidence to prove that George solicited him to commit the murder.

Zack’s 19-year-old son is a university student. He will be awarded $428,000 from the settlement, with the rest going towards attorney’s fees.

If you have lost a loved one because of a person’s negligence of misconduct, contact the Racine wrongful death lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800.682.3434 to discuss your case and further legal options.

Texas Spa Sued for Slip and Fall

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:59:35 +0000

Texas - A former guest at the Southeast Texas spa MCM Elegante Hotel is suing the resort for negligence in designing its shower. The plaintiff suffered injuries after slipping and falling in the spa.

“A dangerous condition … was created by water pouring out of a spa shower onto a marble floor located in the spa and salon area of the hotel,” the suit says.

The suit claims that the plaintiff slipped while walking across a wet marble floor. The plaintiff alleges the water caused her to slip and hit the outside of the shower in the spa area.

If you have been injured due to a businesses negligence, contact the Racine personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C at 800.682.3434 for a free consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

Water Parks Requests Suit to be Moved

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:50:39 +0000

Raging Rivers water park in Illinois wants a county judge to transfer a personal injury case to Jersey County. The lawsuit involves a mother and her son who sustained injuries to her gum, mouth, face, and teeth injuries at the water park two years ago.

The suit was filed in Madison County, however the park does not operate there.

The incident occurred on the park’s Space Bowl ride. In addition to the suit against Raging Rivers, the mother is also seeking damages from the comapany that designed and constructed the ride.

The woman is seeking damages in the excess of $200,000.

If you or a loved one has been injured at an amusement park, contact the Racine amusement park injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. at 800.682.3434 to discuss your case and further legal options.

Senate Bans Lead, Other Chemicals in Toys

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:19:21 +0000

The U.S. Senate passed legislation last week banning all lead in toys. The bill also temporarily places a ban on chemicals of the phthalate family in toys that children play with or chew on.

A White house spokesperson has said the President will sign the legislation aimed at making toys safer and bolstering the authority of the office that oversees federal consumer product safety.

Phthalate chemicals are used primarily to make vinyl soft and flexible. They can be found in garden hoses, wiring and cable, construction materials, flooring, automotive interiors, and medical devices.

If you child has been injured by a lead or other chemical based toy, contact the Racine defective product lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. at 800.682.3434 to discuss your case and further legal options.

“Choking Game” No Fun

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:41:58 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release a warning to parents about a very dangerous that has taken the lives of nearly 90 young people. The “choking game”, also called “space monkey” and the “pass out game”, is played by teens to get a quick high without drugs or alcohol. The game involves intentionally choking one’s self to reach a brief euphoric state.

Victims of the game, 82% of whom were male, typically die because the strangulation is prolonged. What has become particularly dangerous about the game is that kids are now using ligatures like belts, ropes, and scarves to hang themselves. And they are playing alone, evermore increasing the danger with no one there to help them.

Signs that children have been participating in the game include bloodshot eyes, headaches, bruises around the neck.

If your child has been injured or killed by this game, contact the Racine Wrongful Death lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. to discuss your case and further legal options at

1-800-369-5990.

Parents Sued for Teen Drinking Under NY Law

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:26:25 +0000

Parents who serve alcohol to teens could face a lawsuit under state of New York law. According to the law, if a person serves alcohol to a minor and they injure themselves or someone else, that person is civilly liable and can be sued for damages suffered.

Most state laws find parents criminally culpable for serving drinks to minors, as well as if an injury occurs.

Under the NY law, party hosts would have to pay for damages suffered by the teenagers involved as well any third parties. This includes bodily injury, mental health, and destruction of property. This is covered under premise liability law which states that owners or tenants of real estate are responsible for injuries to individuals using that property.

If you or a loved one has suffered due a teen drinking accident, contact a Racine Personal Injury Lawyer by calling 1-800-682-3434 today.

Family Wins $40,000 Over Contaminated Taco Bell Food

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:47:14 +0000

A Taco Bell employee spit and urinated in food given to a customer in October of 2005. A lawsuit was filed in the Cheyenne County District Court against Mid Plains Food and Lodging who owned the KFC/Taco Bell. The family of Keith Andrew was awarded $40,000 Friday.

KFC does not support the verdict and states they are committed to food safety. The two little boys became extremely ill and were hospitalized after eating the food. Workers saw the employee contaminate the food and reported it to managers, but the managers failed to contact the family.

If you or a loved when has suffered from food contamination, contact a Racine Personal Injury Lawyer by calling 1-800-682-3434 today.