Edwards & Ragatz News
Volume 1, Issue 3 September 2010
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In this issue:
--One of our cases was in the news
--A book checked out by George Washington is returned after 221 years
-- Tom Edwards Jr. attends FJA Convention
--13 children have died in faulty cribs, hundreds of thousands have been recalled
--Wheels recommended for teens, seniors
--Request a free brochure on hurricane preparedness, choosing a nursing home or what to do following a car accident
Contact Us: to send us your comments and suggestions
Sincerely,
Thomas Edwards Jr. Eric Ragatz
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One of our cases was recently in the news:
Hospital's negligence results in nurse losing fingers, feet, part of nose
Tom Edwards Jr. (second from left) prepares to respond to a reporter's question at the August 3 news conference. (Left to right) Clients Jon Law, his wife, Jean Law, and firm partners Edwards and Eric Ragatz.  |
A 40-year-old Jacksonville woman lost her legs, all her fingers and part of her nose after she was misdiagnosed at Baptist Medical Center-South.
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2010 FJA Annual Convention photo:
Tom Edwards Jr. (second from left) attended the 2010 Florida Justice Association's Annual Convention in West Palm Beach in June. Edwards served as 2008-2009 president of FJA.
The event attracted a who's who of Florida politicians, including Gov. Charlie Crist, I-Fla., Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, R-Fla., CFO Alex Sink, D-Fla., Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach; and incoming Speaker of the House Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park.
Photo provided by the Florida Justice Association |
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George Washington owes about $300,000 in library late fees
In the 1930s employees at the New York Society Library found a ledger that revealed on Oct. 5, 1789, George Washington checked out "The Law of Nations," a book on international law, and volume 12 of the "Parliamentary Register," a book of debates from the British House of Commons.
The books were never returned.
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Best cars for teens, seniors
The Hyundai Elantra SE is one of the cars recommended for teen drivers.  |
Good models for Teen Drivers:
Small sedan: Hyundai Elantra SE (2008-2010), Mazda3 (2007), Scion xB (2008)
Midsize sedans: Acura TSX (2004), Honda Accord (2008), Kia Optima (2007)
Small SUVs: Honda CR-V (2005), Nissan Rogue (2008)
Subaru Forester XT Limited has features appealing to senior drivers.  |
Good models for Senior Drivers:
Minivans: Honda Odyssey
Small SUV: Subaru Forester XT Limited
Upscale Sedan: Hyundai Azera
Microvan: Kia Rondo
Source: ConsumerReports.org |
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Request a free brochure:
"Hurricane Preparedness Guide,"
"Guidelines For Choosing A Safe Nursing Home"
"Be Prepared Before A Car Accident."
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"The first duty
of society
is justice."
--Alexander Hamilton
First U.S. Secretary of the Treasury |
We've expanded our practice to include:
Debt Collection Abuse
There are laws regulating debt collectors and protecting consumers. Debt collectors aren't allowed to use abusive tactics, make harassing phone calls or threats.
Read more ...
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| Dangerous cribs, play yards and toys recalled
Simplicity manufactured cribs for several different companies.  | Consumers urged by Consumer Product Safety Commission to check homes for numerous Simplicity nursery product recalls -
Simplicity Inc., and SFCA Inc. are no longer in business, answering phone calls, responding to e-mails or providing repair kits to fix hundreds of thousands of defective cribs.
Source: CPSC.gov
Kolcraft is recalling 12 different play yards.  |
Kolcraft is recalling 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a child - All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint loop that forms a loop beneath the changing table. For more information call 888.655.8484 or check model numbers.
The Team Talkin' Tool Bench is 20 inches tall; the nails are 3 inches tall.  |
Playskool Recalls 255,000 Team Talkin' Tool Bench toys following the deaths of two children -Two children suffocated when oversized plastic toy nails became lodged in their throats.
Contact Playskool for information on returning the nails for a $50 certificate, 800.509.9554 or www.playskool.com. |
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