As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Rollerblades with Loose Frames Recalled On November 9, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rollerblade USA recalled around 29,000 Spark and Spitfire rollerblades because of loose wheels or frames. Rollerblade USA received reports of loose bolts in new skates. Loose wheels and frames can cause users to…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Maclaren Recalls Strollers Because of Child Finger Amputations When you have a baby, the last thing you want to think about is whether the stroller you purchased is safe – especially whether or not your Maclaren stroller will injure or even cut off your child’s finger. Like most…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Lap Band Erosion The Lap Band is a device that fits around the top of your stomach. The Lap-Band procedure involves surgically placing an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach, which reduces the opening to the stomach. The inner liner of the gastric band…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Justice Unjust “Still, I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits,” President Obama recently commented on tort reform in his State of the Union address. “Reform” means pushing injured victims…
