Delayed Pet Food Recall Leads to Lawsuit

A recall of pet food products manufactured by Menu Foods was recently announced, pulling 60 million containers of dog and cat food that may be deadly to pets.  Read the full story by clicking on this link.

Unfortunately for some pet owners, the recall apparently came too late as their pets consumed the recalled products and fell ill or even died as a result.  In the case of one such Chicago woman, Dawn Majerczyk, her cat’s death has led to a lawsuit against Menu Foods. 

Prison Break Actor Lane Garrison Charged with Manslaughter

Actor Lane Garrison, who may be recognized for his stint in the Fox television show, “Prison Break,” has been charged with several felonies, including felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony driving under the influence causing injury to multiple victims and felony driving with a blood-alcohol level above the .08 percent legal limit causing injury. Garrison also was charged with a misdemeanor count of furnishing alcohol to a minor. 

Civil Suit Filed Against Sean “Diddy” Combs

Law in Life previously brought you analysis from an recent incident involving an alleged battery by musician Sean “Diddy” Combs.  Read the previous entry regarding this matter by clicking here.  Apparently, as was discussed in that prior Law in Life entry, a civil lawsuit has been filed against Combs for the alleged battery.   

Atlanta Bus Accident Kills Six, Injures Dozens

In a terribly tragic accident near Atlanta, Georgia, a bus carrying Bluffton University’s college baseball team drove off an overpass, killing six people, including the driver of the bus, Jerome Niemeyer, his wife, and four Bluffton University students. 

Police Report Filed Against Sean “Diddy” Combs for Battery

A police report was filed against R&B artist, Sean Combs, aka “Diddy,” accusing Combs of committing the crime of battery against real estate agent, Gerard Rechnitzer. 

Request to Limit Damages in Stanton Island Ferry Crash Denied

In 2003, a Stanton Island Ferry transporting dozens of commuters crashed, purportedly due to the negligence of the pilot, and due to the failure to abide by regulations requiring two pilots during docking.  The crash resulted in the deaths of 11 people, and many more were injured.  Subsequent lawsuits have been filed against the city, with potential damages totaling into the billions of dollars. 

Pit Bull Guard Dogs Attack Memphis Man

In the eyes of the law, a guard dog is often compared to a spring-gun that is set up to shoot anyone who enters a property without proper consent.  A guard dog however, is arguably more dangerous, since a dog can escape the premises and attack indiscriminately. 

Complex Legal Issues Follow Anna Nicole Smith’s Passing

The unexpected death of Anna Nicole Smith yesterday brought many people to reflect on her impact in our society. Surely no one could dispute that Smith quite often made headlines, especially those involving the role of the law in her life.

Jury Finds PricewaterhouseCoopers Liable for Negligent Misrepresentation

Sued in civil court by former clients of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a jury returned with findings that PwC is liable for negligent mispresentation, but not as to the allegations of racketeering, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Captain and Cruise Line Owner Charged with Misdemeanors in Fatal Boat Accident

In 2005, a cruise ship filled with 47 passengers set sail for a leisurely tour in upstate New York. The cruise however, ended tragically, with the deaths of 20 passengers when the ship capsized. The captain of the ship and the owner of the cruise line were indicted of misdemeanor charges in federal criminal court.