According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts is recalling approximately 40,000 Topeak Babyseat™ II bicycle carrier seats. The hazards include potential fingertip laceration and amputation. Todson Inc., has received reports of two near-amputation incidents which resulted in a crushed finger and stitches due to the defective bicycle
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Cancer Concern Center Encourages Public Support to Raise Funds in NJ Marathon
According to the Point Pleasant Patch, the Cancer Concern Center in Point Pleasant Beach is requesting help from the public by way of donations, volunteers, runners, and business sponsorships in order to raise $50,000 for the Center. The hub of the fundraising event is the New Jersey Marathon at the Shore on May 6. As of
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Attorney David Fried Obtains $475,000 Settlement in New Jersey Birth Injury Case
David M. Fried, a partner with the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $475,000 settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffers from Erb’s Palsy as the result of medical negligence on the part of the obstetrician during birth. At the time this lawsuit was brought, the obstetrician was no
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Two Workers Injured at New Jersey Recycling Facility Fire
A fire at Giordano’s Recycling on Mill Road in Vineland, New Jersey injured two workers the morning of March 28, 2012, according to Firehouse.com. Based on initial reports, the fire started when a worker was cutting through a cylinder tank. The Fire Chief stated that the investigation will conclusively determine what happened, but it seems that
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$1,000,000 Settlement Obtained for New Jersey Wrongful Birth Case
Blume Forte partner Carol L. Forte obtained a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of a child who was born with severe heart abnormalities. As a result, the child has had to undergo multiple surgeries and extensive medical treatment and will continue to suffer from lifelong medical conditions. In this case, Ms. Forte established that the obstetrician
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