Miscellaneous

• 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...

• 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...

• Deaths on Cruise Ships

  Michael Myers | September 27, 2007 4:18 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  While the injuries and deaths of cruise passengers is not a particularly fond topic of cruise companies, procedures must be in place for if a passengers falls ill or dies while on board. Almost all ships have doctors and nurses on board, and many ships also have an area that can serve as a morgue. However, there is rarely any counseling available on board for the grieving family of the deceased...

• Pants Judge Refuses to Give In

  Courtney Mills | August 13, 2007 8:12 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Administrative Judge Roy L. Pearson was back in court this week fending off the defendants' attempts to collect attorneys' fees. Readers will recall that Judge Pearson sued a Korean Dry Cleaner in D.C. for $54 million dollars when they neglected to return his slacks. He claimed that the sign in the store 'satisfaction guaranteed' violated D.C.'s Consumer Protection Act.Pearson filed an...

• Raleigh America Recalls Bicycle Due to Risk of Serious Injury

  Jenny Albano | August 03, 2007 3:46 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The CPSC and Raleigh America Inc. are recalling about 1,200 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks because the forks can break during use, which can cause the rider to lose control of the bike and seriously injure themselves.So far, Raleigh America has received three reports of injury from the forks breaking. The injuries suffered by consumers include a dislocated shoulder, a...

• 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...

• Lightning-Strike Injuries From iPods and Other Electronic Devices

  Jenny Albano | July 17, 2007 4:28 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  iPods and other electronic devices have caused people injury when lightning strikes nearby. A Canadian man who was jogging incurred burns on his neck and chest, ruptured his eardrums and broke his jaw when the lightning traveled through his music player. Another instance happened last summer, when a teen has similar injuries after lightning struck nearby and he was listening to his iPod.Other...

• Cruise Ship Woes

  Ryan Nute | May 18, 2007 8:30 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Most people who go on cruises have a great time and return home with fond memories. But sometimes things just don't go according to plan.You may have seen the latest news story about the cruise ship in Alaska (the Empress of the North, owned by Seattle company Majestic America Line) which struck a rock, requiring a rescue operation. Apparently the vessel had a history of prior problems.We...

• Seattle's Bicycle Master Plan Announced

  Ryan Nute | April 04, 2007 12:43 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Like a growing number of people, I ride my bike to work. Yes, every day, whether rain, sleet or snow. Sometimes it's tough to cooexist with all the cars on the road. Today Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels unveiled a "Bicycle Master Plan" intended to improve access and safety for bikers.The two-year plan includes tripling the number of bike lanes, trail improvements and new markings and signs to...

• Laff and a Half: "nocrazylawsuits.com"

  Ryan Nute | March 30, 2007 5:00 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  I happened across this website today: nocrazylawsuits.comThe site appears to be part of a campaign to defeat pending Washington legislation intended to provide greater rights to (among others) people whose children are killed by the negligence of others and new homeowners.This site is sponsored by Liability Reform Coalition and the usual suspects (insurance companies and certain trade...