Miscellaneous

• $500 Million Allocated to Stop Childhood Obesity

  Rebecca Castell | April 04, 2007 9:53 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Obesity is now recognized as one of the biggest risks to children. The New York Times Reports thatThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has dedicated over $500 Million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity. It is one of the largest public health initiatives ever tried by a private philanthropy. The foundation estimates that roughly 25 million children 17 and under...

• As Easter Approaches Be Careful of Salmonella

  Paul Grieco | March 30, 2007 3:55 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  As children around the country anxiously await the arrival of the Easter Bunny and the delicious treats the bunny brings, parents need to be aware of a health risk that typically occurs around Easter. That health risk is the spread of salmonella. The infection seems to be spread this time of year due to the handling of baby chicks, many of which are given as gifts or viewed at petting zoos at ...

• Truck Overturns on Route 76 Near Medina

  Jack Landskroner | March 22, 2007 12:02 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  A truck accident in Medina has resulted in injuries to the victims in the a three vehicle crash. Drivers approaching a truck accident at Interstate 76 and Ohio 261 got involved in a three-car crash in traffic nearby. One car rolled over and a motorist was ejected.... The tractor-trailer rolled onto its side about 5:45 this morning and remains beside the road, where traffic has been slow. The...

• High Interest Loans Cheat Consumers and Bring Down Neighborhoods

  Rebecca Castell | March 18, 2007 9:00 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  High interest loans, offered by lenders to consumers with bad credit or offered as a way for home owners to refinance their homes are now also being blamed for suburban plight. Owners facing foreclosure often abandon their homes fearing there is no way to prevent the loss of the property. Once abandoned, these houses deteriorate quickly, resulting in blighted areas of once bright...

• Insider Trading Case Moves Forward Against CEO

  Jack Landskroner | March 17, 2007 5:04 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  The Insider trading trial against Quest's Communication's CEO is moving forward. The CEO of a corporation is privy to information that the general investing public and even investment brokers are not provided. For any insider, including the CEO, CFO or other officer or director, it is considered a criminal act to take advantage of non public information. To allow such conduct would permit...

• Home Mortgage Lending Scams

  Justin Madden | March 16, 2007 10:09 AM | 1 CommentCleveland, OH

  Any consumer or home owner being pressured or harrassed by a lender or collection agency would be wise to contact an attorney. In some cases, the underlying loan may be a predatory loan or an illegal loan, and it may make sense to fight the battle in court. Numerous lending programs, from student loans to mortgage loans and second mortgage loans, especially from sub prime lenders, are coming...

• Insurance Company Deceives and Overcharges

  Paul Grieco | March 14, 2007 2:41 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Allstate Insurance claims to be "the good hands people". Those "good hands" seem to be deceiving their own insureds and attempting to raise premium rates without the proper justification. In one state-Texas- Allstate is being held accountable. Litigation has resulted in a court order holding Allstate accountable for ripping off its policy holders. The order requires Allstate to refund to...

• Consumer and Small Business Claims frequently Fought by Large Corporations

  Justin Madden | March 14, 2007 9:19 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  A doctor was serving as an expert in a medical negligence case, and after reviewing the medical records, the expert said - "There is no possible defense for this shoddy medical care. Why don't they settle?" The answer is because large corporations aren't always interested in doing what's right - they tend to be more focused on doing what is best for their bottom line. This is why our courts...

• Group Homes Provide Benefits and Risks: Supervision is the Key to Safety

  Jack Landskroner | March 12, 2007 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Across the country there are homes set up for the benefit of mentally retarded adults and children that require around the clock assistance and supervision. These homes are frequently referred to as Group Homes. These facilities can be a blessing to families that are overwhelmed by the needs of their loved ones with mental deficiencies preventing them from living independent lives. The homes...

• Remember to Change Batteries in Smoke Detectors

  Rebecca Castell | March 09, 2007 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  As we prepare to change our clocks this weekend, remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors too. A devestating fire in Bronx, New York today serves as an unfortunate reminder that smoke detectors must be routinely checked and in operating condition in order to help save lives. Non-working smoke detectors led to the deaths of 8 children and 1 adult in one New York family this...