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Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers

This past week, Bunn recalled 35,600 Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers. The pod drawer of the pod brewer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Consumers should…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 May 2009

When Is Your Case Worth $500.00?

When Is Your Case Worth $500.00? The answer for a person in a car collision in Minnesota is almost never. There are cases that are worth nothing and there are cases that are worth substantially…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 May 2009

Reasons Why Accidents Happen

As personal injury lawyers we spend a lot of time in depositions asking questions about why things happen. I call them collisions usually because that’s what they are. We’ve spent time…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 May 2009

Newt Gingrich Panders To Doctors Without The Facts

Newt Gingrich is now writing opinion pieces for the Philadelphia Inquirer about the topic of tort reform. Its premise is that the real victims of malpractice claims are: The Economy and New…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 May 2009

A Little Memorial Day Reading

It’s Memorial Day. Thank You to every solider that has served our country and to all those that continue today. It a day to salute each and every one of you. Started as a day that was to commemorate…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 May 2009

Deadly Weekend On Minnesota Roads

There have been eleven reported deaths on Minnesota roads this holiday weekend. This is more than past Memorial Day weekends and well above the usual weekend average of two to three. Hopefully,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 May 2009

Hamburger Recall Due To E.Coli

In early May, the United States Department of Agriculture announced the recall of 4,663 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Alex & George…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2009

Watch Out For Bicycles

Last week, I looked at the issue of increased bicyclist deaths in Minnesota. A Wednesday morning, Semi/ Bicycle death brought the issue home again this week. A semitrailer driver had began to make…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2009

AAJ Calls For Federal Bus Driving Standards

During the last week in April, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) addressed the need for national safety concerning bus driver standards. The statement followed a National Transportation…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2009

Seroquel Information To See The Light Of Day This Week

Previously, I blogged on the topic of the need for full disclosure of information about the drug Seroquel. The issue was the marketing that was being done to patients suffering from depression and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 May 2009

Labor Department Suggests New Rules For Microwave Popcorn Butter Chemical

This past week, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis proposed new rules aimed at limiting exposure to the buttery flavor chemical in microwave popcorn.The chemical that creates the buttery aroma has been…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 May 2009

Friday St Cloud Car Collision Has St Cloud Police Calling For Holiday Safety

Friday morning, two people were taken to the hospital after the car they were in was hit by another car that ran a red light. Their car had been entering the intersection of Clearwater Road and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 May 2009