Miscellaneous

• Bausch & Lomb Pulls Product Permanently

  Michael Myers | May 19, 2006 9:48 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  You may have seen Bausch & Lomb's CEO Ron Zarelli on TV lately. Ron tells consumers that Bausch & Lomb has pulled its "ReNu Moisture Lock Plus" solution from shelves permanently. He indicates that the link between Fusarium Keratitis and the Bausch and Lomb product cannot be disproved. Ron is pretty vague about this...He does mention Bausch & Lomb's new "Wear & Care" program. The program is...

• Ports Really More At Risk In Dubai Hands?

  Michael Myers | March 20, 2006 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Long-time maritime law blogger Marc Marling weighs in on the Dubai Ports world controversy. I agree with Marc in his assessment that this whole thing has gotten out of control. As he states:Instead of spending significant airtime on this political debate which has resulted in the odd pairings of George Bush and Jimmy Carter on the same side with Barbara Boxer and Bill Frist on the other, it...

• Let's Go Sailing Passengers Injured--Rights and Remedies on the Water

  Michael Myers | September 16, 2008 11:54 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Yesterday KIRO TV reported a collision between a Bayliner Trophy and a 42-foot sailboat near Alki Point.  Three people suffered injuries.  "They told me this guy came out of nowhere and smashed into...

• Verdict Reached in WTO Trial

  Ryan Nute | February 01, 2007 9:18 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A federal jury found that the City of Seattle was liable for the improper search and seizure of 147 people who were arrested during the tumult surrounding the 1999 WTO meeting and protests. The jury found that the plaintiffs' First Amendment rights had not been violated. The case now moves to the issue of the plaintiffs' damages, which may be postponed pending an appeal by the city.A federal...

• Schools Held Accountable in Discrimination Suit

  Staff Writer | October 19, 2006 7:54 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A class action discrimination suit against a central Washington school district by Latino parents went to the U.S. District Court in Spokane. The parents alleged that the school district was discriminating against their children based on their race and that their civil rights were being violated.In a landmark agreement, the Washington school district agreed to meet the demands of the parents who...

• Cruise Ship Injuries

  Michael Myers | May 22, 2006 3:19 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Cruise ships have been under fire lately. It seems that everyone is getting sick, getting injured, or even getting killed on cruise ships. What happens when you cram thousands of people on a big boat and send them out to sea with a lot of alcohol?The answer is - a lot of different things happen. Most people have a lot of fun. Unfortunately, for some, they are suddenly trapped in a hellish...

• Disclaimer

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2005 9:57 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...