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• Idaho Accident Sparks Wrongful Death Suit

  Staff Writer | January 20, 2006 11:44 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  Two Kootenai County residents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a man who was pulling two flatbed trailers behind his truck. The two mem were passengers in a car that collided with one of the trailers when it crossed the center line and drifted into oncoming trafic. The driver, the brother of one of the passengers, was killed in the accident.KGW.com has more on the wrongful death suit

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  Staff Writer | March 02, 2005 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• FDA Recalls Toothpaste Made in China

  Shannon Weidemann | June 21, 2007 2:15 PM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  Testing has revealed that some toothpaste made in China contains the harmful ingredient diethylene glycol. The FDA has issued a product recall for all toothpaste made in China. Diethylene glycol is found in anti-freeze and can cause kidney and liver damage. The agency is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China and, through an import alert, is stopping all...

• Baby Book Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | May 25, 2007 12:16 PM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  A soft children's book has been recalled by the distributor after receiving reports that it may be a choking hazard. The Discovery Bunny Book has a squeaker toy that may be removed through a faulty seam. The squeaker is a choking hazard to young children and babies. The defective product was sold by Bookspan. This recall involves Discovery Bunny yellow cloth books. The mid-section of the...

• Rat Poison in Pet Food Causing Deaths

  Shannon Weidemann | March 27, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  It is unknown how it got there, but the recalled pet food has tested positive for rat poison. The recall of 60 million cans and foil pouches of cat and dog food is one of the largest recalls of pet food. The pet food has been linked to kidney failure in cats and dogs. The deaths led to a recall of 60 million cans and pouches of pet food produced by Menu Foods and sold throughout North America...

• Drunk Driver Crashes Into Meridian Building

  Staff Writer | March 20, 2006 2:22 PM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  Sunday night in Meridian, witnesses saw a man drive his truck across two lanes of traffic and crash his vehicle into a building in Meridian. Shortly thereafter, the driver staggered away from the scene. Following a short pursuit on foot, police took Ron Chandler into custody and charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries to...

• Jeff White, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | January 20, 2006 11:35 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Family Law; Construction Law; Criminal Defense; Personal Injury.Admitted: 2004, Missouri; 2005, IdahoLaw School: Tulane University, J.D., 2003College: University of Missouri, B.A., 2000Member: Idaho State Bar Association; The Missouri Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.Born: Dexter, Missouri, September 13, 1977

• Peanut Butter Recall Expanded

  Shannon Weidemann | March 13, 2007 11:44 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  The recall of peanut butter produced at the Georgia ConAgra plant has expanded to products made since October 2004. The Peter Pan and Great Value brands are at the center of the recall.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 425 people have fallen ill from the outbreak of salmonella that has been traced back to the plant in Sylvester, Ga. The FDA warned consumers who have...

• Wrongful Death Case Delayed by Icy Weather

  Shannon Weidemann | January 18, 2007 8:08 PM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  The civil trial of a women convicted of running over her husband was postponed due to icy weather conditions. Clara Harris was convicted of murder in February 2003, after driving her Mercedes Benz over her husband several times in July 2002. She had confronted him at a hotel with his mistress. David Harris's parents are suing her for $5 million dollars in the wrongful death case. Closing...

• Consumers Warned to be Wary of Flood Damaged Cars

  Staff Writer | March 17, 2006 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a large number of cars were completely flooded and later disposed of by their owners. Some of these vehicles have since found their way into the marketplace, possibly even as far north as Idaho. In a pair of articles on KTVB.com, consumers are being warned to watch out for storm-flooded cars. Because of the salt water in the hurricane storm surge, and...