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Jun

Sketchers To Pay $40 Million To Customers Who Bought Shape-Up Shoes

In response to claims that the shoe company, Sketchers, misled consumers who purchased their line of “Shape-Up” sneakers, the manufacturer has agreed to pay approximately $40 million in damages to consumers that purchased the shoes. Additionally, the company states that it will accommodate those that no longer have a proof of purchase for their shoes.

According to the LA Times, customers who purchased the shoes are being asked to fill out a questionnaire on the company’s website with details about the purchase. Those filing for a refund will then sign documents stating that their statement is truthful, and a part of the purchase price of the shoes will be returned with no questions asked.

Consumer advocacy groups point out that the payout is just a small fraction of the profits that the company made on the shoes. Estimates show that Sketchers made more than $1 billion in sales in 2010 alone. Due to this fact, it is unclear whether or not the settlement will act as a deterrent to false advertising by big businesses.

A spokesman for Sketchers argued that $40 million is significantly more than the $25 million that Reebok, another shoe manufacturer, was forced to pay several years ago after facing similar claims.

The Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers would encourage anyone who has been affected by a defective product to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.

May

FDA Announces Birth Control Device May Put Women In Danger

May 9, 2012

New methods of birth control have allowed women greater freedom and choice, but some of these medications may put women at a greater risk of health issues. Take, for instance, one of the latest birth control methods to hit the market—NuvaRing®.

NuvaRing® is a plastic contraceptive device that’s inserted into a woman’s vagina monthly, where it slowly releases the hormones progestin and estrogen that control a woman’s ovulation cycle. After three weeks, the device is removed and the woman takes a one-week hiatus before inserting another device.

While NuvaRing® may be convenient for some women, it also has some side effects that could be deadly. According to an article from the Albany Times-Union, 950 lawsuits have been filed against the product’s maker, Merck & Co., alleging that using NuvaRing® led to health complications, such as blood clots. These blood clots, in certain cases, can lead to heart attack, stroke, and even death.

These lawsuits began piling in on the heels of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement in October 2011 that stated using NuvaRing® increased the risk of suffering from blood clots by more than 56 percent compared to birth control pills.

These are not the only known NuvaRing® Dangers. That is why the Indiana Drug Injury Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers suggest discussing your case with an experienced attorney if you have suffered health complications after using NuvaRing®.

Mar

Elderly Indiana Man Viciously Attacked By Dogs In Local Park

March 28, 2012

A 71-year-old man from Lebanon, Indiana, was seriously injured after he was attacked by two dogs as he walked his dog in a local park. According to WISHTV 8 News, the attack took place Monday morning in Lebanon Memorial Park.

The man told police that he was walking his Yorkshire terrier when he was approached by the other animals. The man picked his dog up, but the two other dogs jumped up and pulled the animal from his arms, attacking and killing it. The dogs then turned on the elderly man, biting and clawing at his arms and legs. He was eventually able to fight the animals off and call for help.

When police responded to the scene, one of the dogs approached officers in an aggressive manner and was shot and killed. A man who was watching the dogs for the owner eventually caught the other animal and explained the dogs had escaped from a nearby residence.

The dogs were not up to date on their rabies vaccines, prompting animal control to take the surviving dog into custody for observation.

The elderly victim of the attack remains at a local hospital in stable condition.

The Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers understand just how dangerous and debilitating dog bites can be. That is why the firm would like to wish the victim a swift recovery from his injuries.

Jan

New Guidelines Regulate Children’s Safety Seat Use

January 11, 2012

In an effort to educate parents and caregivers on how to select a child safety seat and when the appropriate time is to transition your child to the next type of safety seat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a press release discussing new guidelines the agency has set for children’s safety seats.

The new guidelines are categorized by age, rather than by type of safety seat. This is in an effort to stay relevant to data showing that this is what new child restraint system development is based on.

Recommendations for children’s car seat positions were:

Birth-12 Months- Child should always ride in rear-facing car seat
1-3 Years- Keep your child in rear-facing car seat as long as possible based on height and weight limits set by the seats manufacturer. When your child has outgrown the rear-facing position, then move them to a front facing car seat
4-7 Years- Keep your child in the forward-facing car seat until they have reached height and/or weight limits established by the seat’s manufacturer
8-12 Years- Keep your child in a booster seat until they are big enough to fit into a seat belt properly

Indiana state law says that children under the age of seven are required to be buckled into a child safety restraint system when riding in a car.

The Indiana auto accident attorneys with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers ask that parents check their children’s safety seat limits to ensure they are in compliance with the new regulations.

Dec

Black Ice Presents Serious Danger To Indiana Motorists

December 28, 2011

The dangers of black ice are becoming prevalent as the temperature plummets in the winter months. According to WISHTV 8 News, a 54-year-old woman learned just how dangerous the ice patches can be Tuesday morning in Morgan County after spinning out in her car and ending up upside down in a creek.

The woman told officers that she was driving along Indiana 142 when she hit a patch of ice. The loss of traction sent her vehicle into a spin before catching on dirt and gravel near the edge of the road. The sudden grip on the tires caused the vehicle to roll down an embankment and land on its roof in a creek. The woman was rescued a short time later by firefighters. She was treated for hypothermia and released.

Black ice is prevalent on Indiana roads in the winter. It is clear water that has frozen on dark roadways, presenting a hidden trap for motorists who cannot see the slick pavement. Black ice is particularly prevalent on bridges, below overpasses, and in areas surrounded by trees.

The Indiana auto accident attorneys with Stewart and Stewart urge motorists to use caution and follow these simple safety tips when driving in winter conditions:

Make sure your tires have good traction.
Engage four-wheel drive, if you have it.
Slow down.
Keep your windshield clean.
Give yourself more space on the road.

Mar

Man injured in South Bend auto accident

March 10, 2009

A 28-year-old man was injured in a South Bend car accident, according to WSBT-TV.

Police were called to the scene when the Indiana auto accident victim knocked on the door of a house looking for help. Police believe the driver ran off the road and hit a tree. They found a Ford Bronco with a tree branch through the windshield, parked near the railroad tracks near Grandview Avenue.

The man was listed in serious condition following the South Bend auto accident. Police found open containers of alcohol and a small bag of marijuana in the vehicle.

The South Bend auto accident attorneys at Stewart & Stewart can help if you were injured in an Indiana car accident.

Mar

Henderson drunk driving accident ends in arrest

February 26, 2009

A Henderson drunk driving accident ends in the arrest of a woman who fled the scene of an accident, according to 14 WFIE.

The Henderson DUI accident occurred Monday on Highway 41A when the woman turned into the path of another vehicle then fled the scene.
Authorities found the woman shortly after the Kentucky drunk driving accident occurred and she was charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Two people were treated for minor Henderson drunk driving accident injuries as a result of the crash.

The Henderson DUI accident attorneys at Woods & Woods can help if you have been involved in a Kentucky accident.

Feb

Woman arrested on Indianapolis stock fraud charges

February 24, 2009

The Indianapolis Star reports that a woman is facing Indianapolis stock fraud charges in an alleged investment scheme.

The 66-year old woman was arrested on charges of securities fraud, unlawful sale of securities, and broker registration fraud.

State Police report that the Indiana stock fraud scheme has been in operation for nearly two years through a Web site. Investigators also report that the woman has made over $100,000 from three people in the Indianapolis stock fraud scheme.

The Indianapolis stock fraud attorneys at Stewart & Stewart can help if you have been the victim of Indiana stock fraud.

Feb

Student injured in Indiana car accident

February 10, 2009

The Palladium-Item reports that a high school student was injured in an Indiana auto accident when his vehicle collided with a school bus.

The Indiana car accident happened at the intersection of Teetor Road and Indiana 38. The 16-year-old driver of a Chevy Malibu slid on a patch of ice and hit the front end of a school bus.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the Indiana auto accident, which prevented more serious injuries.

No one on the school bus was injured in the Indiana car accident.

The Indiana auto accident lawyers at Stewart & Stewart can help if you have been injured in a car accident.

Feb

Three people killed in multiple-vehicle Indianapolis auto accident

February 5, 2009

The Indianapolis Star reports that a 32-car pile-up killed three people. The Indianapolis auto accident happened on an icy stretch of Interstate 69.

Witnesses report that the pile-up started when a vehicle slid off the road around mile marker 8. A semi and fire truck then pulled over to assist the stranded motorist. Vehicles that were unable to slow down began slamming into one another in the Indianapolis car accident.

State police report that 22 passenger vehicles, nine semis and one fire truck were involved in the Indiana auto accident.

Eleven people were initially taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries following the Indianapolis auto accident.

The Indianapolis car accident lawyers at Stewart & Stewart can help if you have been injured in an auto accident.

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