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PG&E Acknowledges Its Liability for San Bruno Disaster
On December 13 th, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the utility company whose gas line exploded in September 2010, finally accepted responsibility for the disaster. In a press release issued by the company, PG&E conceded that they were liable for the blast and promised to pay the victims for their injuries. The explosion left… Read More »
New Year Ushers in New Traffic Laws for Californians
On New Year’s Day, several new traffic laws went into effect in California that may prevent accidents and help keep all Golden State road users safe.Changes to DUI LawsAmong the new laws are changes to two existing driving under the influence (DUI) rules. Law enforcement can no longer impound someone’s vehicle if their only… Read More »
New California Booster Seat Law Increases Safety, Saves Lives
Do you think that once your children are old enough to attend the second grade, their booster seat days are over? If you live in California, you might need to think again. Among the new laws signed into law for 2012 by Gov. Jerry Brown is a new law intending to make riding in… Read More »
Government Relaxes Train Safety Rules for California and the Nation
This spring, the White House drew back the scope of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which require all railroads to install crash-avoidance systems on its railways. Now, railroads that do not carry passengers or toxic materials are exempt from the regulation. The Rail Safety Improvement Act The Rail Safety Improvement Act was… Read More »
$1.15 Billion Verdict Against Lead Paint Companies
$1.15 Billion Verdict Against Lead Paint Companies in Case Involving Lead Poisoning of Children from Lead Paint in Homes A state Judge in Santa Clara County, California, has ordered three lead paint companies to pay $1.1 billion into a fund to be used to remove the lead in hundreds of thousands of homes in… Read More »
Judge Kleinberg’s Final Decision
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Laundry packet poisoning affects thousands of kids nationwide
Numerous small children across the country are mistaking laundry detergent pods as candy and have been poisoned as a result. Many parents in San Francisco and across the country take drastic measures when it comes to child-proofing their homes. Parents install safety gates, block electrical outlets and keep heavy objects out of their kids’… Read More »