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Disgusting Food Case ends in a Verdict

John Inserra — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:29:42 GMT

A $40,000.00 jury verdict was rendered in Cheyenne County Nebraska against a local KFC/Taco Bell restaurant. Apparently, the employees of that particular restaurant had what was called "special servings" for police officers and their families, which would have the employees spit or urinate into the food. Sidney police Officer Keith Andrew and his family were sickened by tainted food in October 2005 and brought a claim against the restaurant. While there are no punitive damages in Nebraska, this jury was as disgusted by this story as I am.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

AAJ ranks Ten Worst Insurance Companies for Consumers

John Inserra — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:44:46 GMT

The American Association for Justice has published its ten worst insurance companies for consumers. Forget what you see on TV, as a consumer you are not in good hands with Allstate, as they lead the list. As a consumer, let the buyer beware, each of the top ten companies will use various tactics to increase profit. The more you know as a consumer about the realities of the insurance business, the better you can decide which company will protect you and your family when you need the coverage you buy.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Can a Hospital Charge an Uninsured Patient more that an Insured or Medicaid Patient?

John Inserra — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:50:01 GMT

According to the Third Circuit case, DiCarlo v. St. Mary Hospital, No. 06-3579. June 24, 2008, they can. What has always seemed inequitable to me is that the people who don't have health insurance pay the most for the medical services. DiCarlo is an interesting read and certainly not wrong. What is interesting in the opinion is that the Judge clearly points the finger to the legislative process and not the courts. In reading the opinion, the Judge fully understands the inequities, but feels that there is nothing a Judge can do, only Congress or a State's Legislature can right this wrong. We can fix this only if we elect representatives who are willing to try.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Congress tells the Courts what it meant when it passed the Americans With Disability Act.

John Inserra — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:02:39 GMT

Yesterday the House of Representatives passed an amended version of the Americans with Disability Act by a vote of 402 to 17. As reported by the Washington Post, many of the representatives were frustrated by the discriminatory provisions of the Act and its interpretation by the Courts. I can only echo those sentiments of frustration. While I believe the ADA is a fine bill to change our architecture, it's interpretation does little to help alleviate discrimination against the less than totally disabled person. Let's hope that the new ADA will pass and be more effective to those who are being discriminated in their workplace.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

A Sad Ending to a Motorcycle Ride

John Inserra — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:18:57 GMT

Two people were killed in Lincoln Nebraska when they were hit by a drunk driver while on a motorcycle. More proof that drinking and driving don't mix.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Omaha Metro Safety Initiative

John Inserra — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:08:00 GMT

The Nebraska State Patrol, in cooperation with the Omaha Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office, have announced participation in the Omaha Metro Safety Initiative. The OMSI is designed to make a unified presence of law enforcement in the enforcement of traffic laws in the City of Omaha. The patrol announced June dates and places for such enforcements.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Carbon Monoxide Detector Recalled

John Inserra — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:05:23 GMT

FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series carbon monoxide alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008 have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Maple Chase Co. A number of these items were sold by Menards. The hazard listed: "The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death."

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Texas Vioxx Reversal

John Inserra — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:01:28 GMT

A Texas appeals Court has reversed a $32 million award entered against Merk & Co. This decision will likely move on to a higher court. The appeals court in San Antonio said Leonel Garza's fatal heart attack probably resulted from pre-existing health conditions unrelated to his taking of Vioxx.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Bike-To-Work Week to Kick Off on May 12 with Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey's Annual Bicycle Ride

Craig Kelley — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:04:23 GMT

Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey will kick off Bike-to-Work Week in Omaha on May 12 by leading a ride to the see current construction status on the eagerly-anticipated pedestrian/bicycle bridge spanning the Missouri River from Downtown Omaha to Council Bluff,s Iowa, linking the two cities' trail systems.

The ride will be under ten miles, but the new bridge, scheduled to be completed late this year, is kicking off additional riverfront development on BOTH sides of the River, and will be an exciting addition to avid bicyclists like myself.

Join me and Mayor Mike to check it out!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Omaha Receives 20-Year Extension to 2030 From NCAA on its Beloved College World Series

Craig Kelley — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:46:24 GMT

Breaking news from Omaha.com!

We citizens had to build a new $140 million stadium to ink the deal, but who cares.

My family has had CS season tickets for 30 years, and I went to the Series (in Omaha since 1950) with my Grandfather as a child. I have taken my own children annually for tailgating and opening day since they were infants. Now they will be able to TAKE ME (or roll me) to the Series when I am retired, and I will get to introduce another generation of my family to the great game of baseball in its purest, non-steroided form!

A great day for Omaha! Come and see this great spectacle some day and bring your kids. I will have a cold beverage waiting for you out in the parking lot.

In these times of little loyalty and/or longevity, it was nice to see the sometimes-greedy NCAA reward Omaha for its handling and expenditures on this annual Classic in the River City.

Gotta go celebrate!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley