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• Inflatable Playground Accident Claims Toddler

  Ryan Nute | December 17, 2007 11:47 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A 3-year old boy from Longview died Saturday after two adults fell on him at the Hoppin' Houses indoor playground in Castle Rock, Washington. The boy, named Jacob, was at a birthday party for a relative and was playing in the area that features inflatable slides and obstacle courses. The details of the accident remain unclear but it is known that two bouncing adults landed on top of the boy...

• Diving Equipment Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | October 01, 2009 7:16 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  More than 20,000 sets of diving gear are being voluntarily recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing. The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy...

• Releases are Narrowly Construed--Health Clubs and Recreational Equipment Providers Exposed to Liability

  Michael Myers | October 04, 2007 3:33 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Gyms are notorious for making their members sign "releases". So are sports leagues and places that rent recreational equipment. But these releases don't provide immunity for all injuries. In fact, they only provide immunity for injuries incurred under a narrow set of circumstances. This point was illustrated by the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of Moore v. Hartley Motors. It held that...

• Statute of Limitations May Run Soon for Windstorm Property Damage Claims

  Ryan Nute | November 01, 2007 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Many of you experienced damage to your houses during the wind storms last year. The majority of the losses occurred on December 14 or 15, 2006. Generally homeowners' insurance policies in Washington have a one year statute of limitations: that is, any claims against the homeowner's carrier must be brought within one year of the incident. Failure to bring a claim in time means it might be...

• Kitsap County Crashes Spike Due to Winter Weather

  Chelsea Gilbert | December 28, 2007 1:40 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  We have blogged about several tragic Christmas Eve car crashes. Some of the crashes on Christmas Eve were the result of alcohol, but many of the crashes were a result of the treacherous winter weather. In many areas the slushy, wet roads turned to ice when the temperature dropped to below freezing in the evening. In Kitsap County emergency dispatchers were flooded with calls. On Christmas Eve...

• Dentist Won Money From Insurance Company Over Tusk Prank

  Jenny Albano | July 27, 2007 3:38 PM | 1 CommentOlympia, WA

  An oral surgeon who played a prank on his assistant by implanting fake boar tusks in her mouth, won $750,000 from his insurance company after the state Supreme Court sided with the dentist.Dr. Robert Woo put fake boar tusks in his assistant's mouth while she was under anesthesia for another procedure. The doctor took pictures of her with the tusks in and then removed them before the women woke...

• Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker Recalled Due to Undeclared Ingredients

  Jenny Albano | February 27, 2008 7:00 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Wang Globalnet, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling all 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they contain undeclared ingredients. The ingredients that were not listed on the label are eggs, peanuts, and milk allergens. People who are allergic or sensitive to these foods run the risk of experiencing serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume...

• Nine Injured in Roy Car Accident

  Ryan Nute | January 03, 2008 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Around 1 a.m. on December 30, 2007 an SUV was traveling down Highway 507 in Roy, Washington, when it crossed into oncoming traffic, causing a three car collision. The driver of the SUV and its four passengers were transported to the hospital from the scene of the accident. Two people in each of the other involved cars were also taken to the hospital. Police believe that alcohol or drugs may...

• Justin Lapham Recovering From Being Struck by Car After Game

  Ryan Nute | December 20, 2006 12:07 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  12-year old Justin Lapham was struck by a car outside of Qwest Field in Seattle last Thursday. Fortunately, he appears to be on the mend.Justin was struck by a car going 35 mph. He landed on the windshield and hit his head on the road. Luckily the driver who hit Justin stopped and a police report is expected.While at Harborview Justin had the chance to share a room with San Francisco 49er's...

• Labor and Industries Worker Falls on Stairs and Later Dies

  Michael Myers | August 31, 2007 8:11 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Last week L&I employee Bill Harmon fell and suffered fatal injuries at the Department's headquarters. Mr. Harmon was 87."Although there were no witnesses to this unfortunate situation, L&I employees heard the sounds of a fall and responded immediately. They called 9-1-1, notified building security, and took action to block the area. In addition, a number of L&I staff went to the hospital to...