We have blogged several times previously regarding this awful subject matter: drinking and driving. This sad incident happened about 6 months ago right in the middle of Dallas. It is reported here. According to the article, the lady alleged to be drunk and driving had consumed, at a local bar in the West Village, a “single margarita infused with tequila …
Catholic Church’s In-House Processes Handling Sex-Abuse Claims Called Into Question Due to Re-Traumatizing Victims
This is a recent, informative article by a long-tenured group who has made it its mission to shed light on sexual abuse of children within the Catholic Church. The upshot of the article is that once a sex-abuse victim reports a claim, the victim is oftentimes treated by the Catholic Church so badly that a form of re-traumatization occurs. To …
Anchor Devices to Prevent Tipping Child Furniture Defective, Recalled
Here is an article discussing a safety measure for children’s furniture that, itself, is unsafe: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/19/24043498/safety-furniture-anchor-recall-tipover-accidents-consumer-product-safety-commission-cspc While we applaud the numerous furniture manufacturers cited in this article for having the foresight to use safety anchors to prevent the well-known child hazard of tipping furniture, a problem clearly still exists. The CPSC recall is here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Alliance4Safety-and-31-Furniture-Companies-Recall-Millions-of-Plastic-New-Age-Furniture-Tip-over-Restraint-Kits-Due-to-Tip-over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-to-Children We have, in the past, …
Paradise Grills Recalls Outdoor Kitchens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
This is a product recall that is about one-year old. But it carries a larger message: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Paradise-Grills-Recalls-Outdoor-Kitchens-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The message is that any cabinet or enclosure housing a propane or natural-gas grill, and which does not have proper ventilation, is a real safety concern. Here is what the Paradise Grills recall says: Hazard: Liquid propane (LP) gas can accumulate inside the …
4 Things to Do After Being Sexually Assaulted in the Workplace
Being subjected to workplace sexual assault can have devastating physical and emotional consequences. It can rob you of your sense of security and well-being, making it difficult to return to your job. The lawyers at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, in Dallas, Texas, stand firmly with victims of sexual assault and are here to help you explore every legal option …
6 Types of Evidence to Gather in a Fast Food Sexual Abuse Case
Experienced Dallas sexual assault lawyers at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, are committed to fighting sexual abuse in the workplace and helping victims obtain justice and compensation for the pain, humiliation, shame, and economic losses they have suffered. Our Dallas-Fort Worth lawyers are here to guide you through every step of the legal process, including gathering evidence at the scene …
Nursing Home Abuse Case Settlement vs. Going to Trial
Placing your loved one in a nursing home is probably one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Knowing they were a victim of abuse while in someone else’s care places enormous stress on you and your family. The bottom line is that many Texas nursing homes are sub-par in their staffing and standards of care. When filing a …
On The Border Investigated For Alcohol Violations in Texas
Alcohol is big business for restaurants and bars in the Dallas area, but owners and bartenders need to keep more in mind than their bottom line when serving alcohol in Texas. If an over-served customer harms themselves or others while intoxicated, the establishment could be held liable in court under the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Code, sometimes called the Dram Shop …
Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar Investigated For Liquor Law Violations
Dallas-founded pub chain Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar is known for three things: its Original Better Burger, its alleged ghost sightings, and, unfortunately, its lax attitude toward state laws on serving alcohol. Several Snuffer’s locations have been investigated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) in recent years for violations such as allegedly serving minors and customers who were already seriously …
Certain Royal Sovereign Portable Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
If you have recently purchased one of these air conditioners from a retailer such as Amazon, Home Depot, Costco, Sears and several other stores, please read the following article about a serious safety hazard involving fires and a very recent recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: This Product Sold at Home Depot Has Been Recalled After a Death According …