Sunday, April 25, 2010

Two Vehicle Car Crash Results in Seven People Going to the Hospital


A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Willis Road and Emmett Road near Middleton, Idaho at approximately 3:45 p.m., on Saturday, April 24, 2010, which resulted in seven (7) people going to the hospital. A 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer was reportedly driven by Lyudmila Yanchuk, 40, of Meridian, which was traveling eastbound on Willis Road. Yanchuk was reportedly not familiar with the area and failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of Willis Road and Emmett Road. Yanchuck's vehicle was struck by a 1991 Isuzu Box Van, traveling northbound on Emmett Road driven by Terry Asher, 37, of Emmett. The box van rolled, coming to rest on its top, and the Trail Blazer collided with a power pole. Alcohol is not a factor in this crash. The crash is still under investigation Idaho State Police.

When approaching a stop sign, the driver has the duty to come to a complete stop and then yield-the-right of way to traffic traveling in the cross direction. We do not know at this juncture what caused the driver of the vehicle to disobey the stop sign or whether the driver was distracted, but clearly the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection controlled by a stop sign resulting in seven individuals sustaining injury requiring them to go to the hospital to be evaluated further.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010

18 Month Year Old Drowns In Payette River Near Horseshoe Bend


Every year it's the same old tune with different lyrics ... another child drowns due in part to lack of adult supervision. This time the body of an 18-month-old girl was reported to have wandered away from a home in Horseshoe Bend and was found hours later under water at a diversion dam approximately 4 miles away according to a Boise County Sheriff's Deputy.



The toddler's home is located next to the Payette River according to the toddler's parents. Parents of the toddler reported the child missing moments after the child apparantly wandered out an open door in the home and made her way to the river. There is no fense between the home and the river. Search teams were immediately dispatched from Boise County, Horseshoe Bend, Garden Valley, Idaho State Police and Idaho Fish and Game. Residents and a helicopter crew from the Idaho Air National Guard also helped in the search. The Boise County Sheriff's Office reports that a Fish and Game officer observed the girl's body floating in a diversion canal off of the Payette River which allowed searchers to retrieve the toddler's body at a diversion dam in the canal. The Payette River is flowing high and fast due to recent rain and snowmelt making it extremely dangerous. The Payette River was flowing at 5870 cubic feet per second near Horsehoe Bend on Wednesday, April 20, 2010 which is approximately 3 times as much water as April 15, when it was under 2,000 cubic feet per second according to U.S. Geological Service reports. The Boise County Sheriff's Office reports that the Payette River is no more than 40 degrees and it is nearing overflow level.

Parents and Grandparents should take special precaution to insure that children and grandchildren are supervised at all times when they are near water in order to protect them from the hazards associated with drowning. Albeit this child lived near a river, it's a good reminder to all that children should never be allowed to play near a canal and when near a river, they should be supervised at all times.
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Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Man Killed in Head-On Collision at Maple Grove Overpass



Boise Police Officers are conducting a collision reconstruction of a motor vehicle crash that occurred during rush hour traffic the morning of Wednesday, 4/21/10, at the south side of the overpass at I-84 and Maple Grove Road. A male driver is reported to have been operating a Cadillac Seville served across three lanes of traffic and allegedly caused a head-on collision with an older model flatbed pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck was killed as a result of the crash.



Boise Police crash reconstruction experts and detectives are trying to determine why the male driver of a Cadillac Seville swerved across three lanes of traffic and slammed head-on into an older model flatbed pickup truck.

The male driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cadillac was ambulated to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Witnesses said the pickup was in the far right southbound lane, while the Cadillac was headed north in the far right lane, when suddenly the Cadillac served to the left and hit the pickup head-on. The airbag in the Cadillac deployed.

Investigators did not find any seat belts in the older model truck. It had a bench seat that appears to have flown forward upon impact. Officers found the truck driver severely injured when they arrived. He was put in an ambulance but died at the scene.

A reminder to us all to remember to wear our safety belts at all times while in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the older model pickup did not have a functioning set of seat belts installed in the vehicle. It is estimated that if 90% of Americans wore their seat belts, that would prevent more than 5,500 deaths and 132,000 injuries annually.
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
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Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Teens Seriously Injured Due to Motor Vehicle Crash


A Honda Civic collided with a gravel truck on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Meridian intersection of Linder and Ustick Roads after the Honda allegedly ran a red light sending both occupants (teenagers) to the St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver of the truck was reported not to sustain any injuries. The investigation is continuing.

Teenage drivers make up only 10% of the U.S. population, however, each year approximately 5,000 teenagers between the age of 16 and 20 die each year in motor vehicle collisions. About 400,000 teenagers of similiar age will be seriously injuried.

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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Lexus Instructs Dealers to Stop Sale of Its GX460 SUV Due to Safety Concerns


On the wake of Consumer Reports issuing a "don't buy" recommendation for the 2010 Lexus GX460 SUV, Toyota Motor Company has instructed its dealers to discontinue the sale of the vehicle because of reports of a dangerous handling problem which causes the vehicle to swerve resulting in a heighten risk of roll-over exposing the occupants to a risk of serious injury or death. Consumer Reports noted, “When pushed to its limits on our track’s handling course,” the magazine wrote on its Web site, “the rear of the GX we bought slid out until the vehicle was almost sideways before the electronic stability control system was able to regain control.”
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
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Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Toyota Announces Recall of 600,000 Sienna Minivans


Toyota is reported to have issue a recall of 600,000 Sienna minivans due to rusting spare tire holders. Toyota said its latest recall covered the 1998-2010 model year Siennas with two-wheel-drive that have been sold or registered in 20 cold-climate states and the District of Columbia. Toyota said rust from road salt could cause the carrier cable that holds the spare tire to rust and break allowing the tire to tumble into the road. The problem could threaten the safety of other drivers.
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Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Friday, April 16, 2010

Wearing Your Seat Belt Can Save Your Life






According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are approximately 43,000 people killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States. Roughly, 40 percent of the fatal crashes are alcohol-related. In addition to fatal accidents, about 2.9 million people are injured each year. Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. Approximately 63% of people killed in accidents are not wearing seat belts. Wearing a seat belt is still the single most effective thing drivers and passengers can do to save lives and reduce injuries on America's roadways.

Wearing a seat belt even where your vehicle has an air bag is important.




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Police Officer Served With Adulterated Hamburger


Burger King has reportedly fired two employees at a store/outlet in Washington for being allegedly involving in serving a police officer with food products after they had spit into the food.



It's probably a good idea for consumers especially police officers to inspect their food to make sure that the food is properly cooked and nothing looks out of the ordinary to insure that the food has not been adulterated. If the food appears to be adulterated, tell the manager and notify the police. If you surrender the adulterated food to the store, you likely destroy the very evidence you have to have a claim prosecuted criminally and/or civilly. It's also a good idea to contact an attorney who has experience in dealing with claims involving adulterated food.

Please fill free to contact me if such a situation happens to you to answer any questions you may have since we have assisted a number of clients who have been injuried due to adulterated food or food cooked improperly including serious food poisoning and e-coli exposure.
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Baby Walkers by Le Hing Inc. Recalled Due to Fall Hazard Posing Serious Risk of Injury or Death


Le Hing Inc. has recalled Baby Walkers due to a fall hazard that poses a serious risk of injury or death to the child occupant, because the walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step allowing babies using the walkers to fall down the steps. The recalled walkers are intended for babies 6 months and older. The item number L-0809EN is printed on the side of the box. The walkers are blue or pink with a white tray. Consumers should immediately discontinue using these walkers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Le Hing Inc. collect at 626.575.8566 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Baby Books by Gund Recalled Due to Choking Hazard to Infants & Young Children





Gund Baby Paperboard Books have been recalled because the styrofoam used to fill the book binding may detach and pose a choking or aspiration hazard to infants and small children. This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches. Consumers should immediately remove the books from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product by calling 800.436.3726 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gund.com.
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For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Hockey Sticks, Shafts and Blades by Bauer Hockey Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Standards



Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades by Bauer Hockey, Inc. have been recalled due to excessive levels of lead in violation of federal lead paint standard.
The following hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall:
Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada
Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada
Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada
Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S.
Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S.
Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada
Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada
Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada

The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol. Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52." Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade. Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined. Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 ½" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 ½" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick. Consumers should take the recalled sticks, shafts and blades away from children immediately and contact Bauer for a replacement or refund at 888.734.0443 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Sunday through Saturday or visit the company's Web site at www.bauer.com.
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Glass Water Bottles Sold by Crate and Barrell Recalled Due to Laceration Hazards


Glass Water Bottles by Crate and Barrell, a division of Euromarket Designs, Inc., has recalled the products because the bottles are subject to shattering when the consumer removes or inserts the stopper causing a laceration hazard to the consumer. This recall involves clear glass water bottles including 22-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-151 and 50-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-169. The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item. Consumers should immediately discontinue using the glass water bottles and return them to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled water bottles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's website should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the water bottles for a full refund by calling 800.451.8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.crateandbarrel.com.
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
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Check your Easter Baskets for Dangerous Toy


KTVB.com reports:
BOISE -- One Boise family's early Easter turned into quite the ordeal Saturday afternoon after finding a potentially life-threatening toy in their child's Easter basket. Their concern has prompted a nationwide recall at one retailer and now the family is warning other parents to be on the lookout.

The Szpak family celebrated Easter a day early with family. They purchased a toy for their child, which was a stamp of Lightning McQueen from the popular Disney movie 'Cars' from their local Fred Meyer store.

“At first he took it out and started playing with it and got it all over,” said Colleen Szpak.

They didn't think much of the mess the ink from the stamp had made until a few hours later when they found a warning label buried underneath shreds of paper.

The warning read as follows : “Warning, possible cancer agent. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands immediately after use."

The Szpak's, who regularly check Web sites regarding toy safety, were alarmed and jumped into action.

“We put him in the bathtub immediately," Szpak said. "We were very scared for him and for all the other little kids that may be getting stamps for Easter. No product should have cancer-causing agents, especially for a child.”

The family called the Fred Meyer store on Federal Way where they bought the toy. A store manager was alarmed by the label and decided to pull the toy from store shelves, but the family worries it may be too late.

“There were only about eight left on the shelves, so that's disturbing also, because how many children are opening these today and tomorrow,” said Szpak.

Their warning to parents -- check your child's Easter basket.

“Avoid having to explain why the Easter bunny brought something that we're throwing away,” said Szpak.

The local Fred Meyer contacted corporate offices who decided to pull the toy from their store shelves nationwide. Fred Meyer pulled the Disney "Easter Stamper" featuring Lightning McQueen from 'Cars'. There's also a Disney "Easter Stamper" with 'Cinderella'.

If you have one of these toys, Fred Meyer said to either throw it away, or bring it back to the store for a full refund.


Parents, I encourage you to check your children's Easter baskets to insure that this toy is removed before exposing your child or children to ingredients that may be carcinogenic. I'm troubled that a warning label accompanies this toy. Such ingredients should be recalled and children should not be exposed to this danger.
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Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
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