CPSC alert—Hammary Furniture recalled chests, tables due to excessive lead

Legal News for Product Liability Attorneys. Hammary Furniture Co. recalled decorative chests and tables because they violate the federal lead paint standard. Product liability attorney alerts- CPSC, Hammary Furniture recalled wood chests, tables due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Lenoir, NC—Hammary Furniture Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]

LA bus company involved in fatal crash near Phoenix was shut down by federal officials

Legal news for bus accident attorneys. Federal officials shut down tour bus company over regulation violations following a fatal wreck. Tierra Santa Tours Inc. was shut down following a bus accident in Phoenix, AZ; Motor Carrier Safety Administration is investigation. Phoenix, AZ—The Los Angeles charter bus company that was involved in the fatal collision that […]

OSHA fines Alabama plant $59,250 for safety/health violations

Legal News for Alabama Employment Attorneys. OSHA cited an Alabama-based plant for willful safety and health violations. Alabama employment lawyer alerts- OSHA cites company for violations that pose hazards to workers. Mobile, AL—The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) http://www.osha.gov has fined C&W Industries $59,250 for various safety and health violations that were discovered […]

Deaf inmates’ constitutional rights violated, lawsuit filed

Legal News for Virginia Attorneys. Suit filed against Department of Corrections for violations of deaf inmates’ constitutional rights. Virginia lawyer alerts- Lawsuit filed against VDOC for violation of deaf prisoners’ rights. Powhatan County, VA—The Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) and other officials have been sued in regards to a claim, stating the “rights of deaf […]

EPA Alert: Westar Energy settles $500 million Clean Air Act violations

Legal news for Kansas attorneys. The EPA and Westar Energy settle violations, which amounted to $500 million. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alerts- Westar Energy Clean Air Act violations result in a $500 million settlement. Manhattan, KS—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http:///www.epa.gov/ and the U.S. Justice Department has settled Clean Air Act violations with […]

OSHA issued 2nd largest fine in Colorado history

Legal news for Colorado employment attorneys. Temple Grain was issued more than $1.6 million in fines. Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the Wage and Hour Division fined a Colorado grain elevator company $1.6 million in violations. Kiowa County, CO—The second largest workplace safety fine in Colorado’s history was issued against Temple Grain Elevators after […]

EPA sues Illinois power plants!

Legal news for Illinois government attorneys. Midwest Generation charged with violating the Clean Air Act. Illinois government attorneys alert- The Environmental Protection Agency sues Illinois coal-fired power plants for violations of the Clean Air Act. Chicago, IL—Illinois Attorney’s General’s office, and the Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection […]

St. Louis Fire District illegal dumps asbestos!

Legal news report-Missouri mesothelioma cancer lawyers.  St. Louis Fire District fined $70,000 for illegal asbestos dumping. St. Louis, MO–St. Louis County fire district is accused, by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.mo.gov/index.html, of several asbestos-related violations. The DNR offered to settle the manner out of court with district officials for the sum of […]

EPA fines Maine chemical warehouse!

Bangor based Galt Block Warehouse violates hazardous chemical storage laws. Bangor, ME (JusticeNewsFlash.com)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/ levied a $17,121 fine on a Bangor, Maine storage facility for violations of the federal Emergency Planning and Community-Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). EPA officials allege the Galt Block Warehouse, in violation of the EPCRA, neglected to submit emergency […]

Dallas area construction worker dies after 36 foot fall!

Sills-Swindell construction worker fell 36 feet and died at Richardson worksite. Dallas, TX (JusticeNewsFlash.com)—Sills-Swindell Inc., a Cedar Hill, Texas-based company was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) http://www.osha.gov/ for violations originating from a fatal accident at one of the company’s worksites located in Richardson, Texas. OSHA investigators claim […]

Maryland school for blind students finally settles federal asbestos violations

EPA assessed asbestos violation penalties to Maryland School for the Blind. Baltimore, MD (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Maryland School for the Blind have finally settled federal law violations on asbestos materials management in school buildings stemming from a 2007 school inspection. The school was found to be in violation of several […]

Baltimore cardiac nurse illegally stripped search sues department!

Baltimore’s Central Booking strip searches nurse for 3 minor traffic violations. Baltimore, MD (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The lawyers representing a cardiac nurse has filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Baltimore alleging Maryland law enforcement in Baltimore’s Central Booking illegally strip searched their client, 29-year old Rosemary Munyiri. The legal team filed a civil rights violations […]