The active ingredient in Meridia is called sibutramine, which is also found in a diet supplement known as Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules. The FDA has also stated that it has received reports of serious side effects stemming from this diet treatment. But because these capsules are a supplement and not a medication, the FDA does not have the power to pull them from store shelves.
The common theme is that taxi passengers realize that the chances of an accident will increase if they get behind the wheel, so they try to reduce those odds by calling a taxi. And if the cab they are riding in is involved in an accident anyway…well, that’s where cruel irony comes in.
“We need to be aware that motorcycles are on the road,” said Metro Police Officer Michael Lemley said, according to 8newsnow.com. “They are a smaller vehicle, so drivers need to be aware.”
The recall affects Alexander Classic, 3-in-1, and Sleigh Cribs in white, cherry, or honey pine. These products were sold for about $200 each from March of 2003 through April of 2007. Consumers are urged to stop using the cribs immediately and contact JC Penney for a free rail repair kit.
Believe it or not, thousands of Americans suffer roller coaster injuries each year that are serious enough to require an emergency room visit.
Anyone who owns a trampoline that is affected by the recall should stop using them immediately and contact Bravo Sports. The company will provide revised assembly instructions and also advise owners how to inspect for damage to the top rails, which will be replaced at no charge if they are compromised.
It is important that parents supervise children who are bouncing on trampolines. This is especially important if your kids’ friends or other children are using the trampoline as well. Much like owning a swimming pool, if a child injures himself or herself on your trampoline, you could be held liable for damages in a personal injury case.
Those who have ridden horses for years will tell you that the possibility of a fall always exists no matter how many precautions you take or how skilled a rider you are. And a fall from a horse can result in serious injuries. A high-profile example is actor Christopher Reeve, who was thrown from a horse in 1995 during an equestrian competition and became a quadriplegic.
A big issue surrounding this accident is that the intersection was devoid of professional crossing guards. Many parents are concerned that the removal of these guards created the environment for this type of accident. Parents are now calling for city officials to reinstate a crossing guard at this crosswalk.
There are two basic parts of a discovery plan: an informal investigation and formal discovery.