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When a repair shop fails to inspect and repair a vehicle’s overheating problem, an engine compartment fire results in the vehicle owner’s death, a jury finds.

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Aug 27	TELESEMINAR: Revving Your Auto Case with Track-Tested Technique
Sept 11–14	Case Workshop Program
Sept 12–13	Social Security Success!
Sept 12–13	Pharmaceutical Seminar
Sept 26 –28	Trial Advocacy College: Depositions
Oct 3–4	Nursing Home Seminar
Oct 10–13	Trial Advocacy College: Damages with David Ball, Ph.D.
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AAJ on FDA Supplemental Labeling Rule: “Irrational and designed to assist the manufacturers”

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/21/08
Reacting to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on supplemental applications for prescription drug and device labels, American Association for Justice (AAJ) President Les Weisbrod called the FDA action, “irrational and designed to assist the manufacturers.”
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Latest Proposal on Railroad Crossings Has Deadly Consequences

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/08/08
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has proposed a dangerous blanket policy to require yield or stop signs at every railroad crossing in America.
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Highway Safety Agency “Comes to Its Senses” on Immunity for Manufacturers of Children’s Booster Seats

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/05/08
Families with young children riding in booster seats will be protected by both federal safety regulation as well as state law, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a final rule put out today.
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Medical Device Patients Would Be Protected Under New Safety Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/01/08
Bridget Robb, who received 31 unnecessary shocks to her heart by a defective Medtronic defibrillator, would have access to justice under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate today.
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Corporations Are Hiding Secrets That Could Kill You

WASHINGTON, DC – 07/31/08
Americans would be shocked and angered to learn that when they go to the store some of the products they purchase may be hiding dangerous secrets.
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Consumers Guaranteed Right To Hold Corporations Accountable for Hazardous Products

WASHINGTON, DC – 07/31/08
Consumers who have been tragically harmed by dangerous products secured their right to hold irresponsible corporations accountable, under legislation expected to pass the House of Representatives this evening.
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