Drunk driving is considered a serious offense because doing this act momentarily impairs drivers from driving responsibly. However, many drivers do not realize its effects until an accident happens.
A man was recently placed under custody on the suspicion of DUI in connection with a single-vehicle accident in Montebello that left three people injured.
According to authorities, one passenger sustained critical injuries while a second passenger and the driver sustained minor injuries after they were all ejected from the vehicle.
The driver who was identified as Lester Enrique Chupina, 33, from Whittier, was booked on the suspicion of drunk driving in relation with the crash that happened at the intersection of Garfield and Whittier.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the car was moving at an excessive speed when the driver crashed after losing control of the vehicle, police said.
Reports also stated that the car smashed into buildings and took out numerous palm trees.
The sheriff’s department said Chupina is being held on a $100,000 bail and may be arraigned in East Los Angeles.
The state should implement graver punishments to anyone who is found guilty of DUI so that the number of accidents caused by it will be lessened. In addition, the selling of alcohol should be closely monitored to prevent people from drinking too much before operating a vehicle.
Toys are favorite gifts for children especially this holiday season. Among the more favorite toys are Barbie dolls and Disney toys.
However, the findings of the Center for Environmental Health revealed that out of 250 toys tested, seven were found to have lead levels exceeding federal limits. Among these are the Barbie Bike Flair Accessory Kit, a Disney Tinkerbell Water Lily necklace, Dora the Explorer Activity Tote, two pairs of children's shoes, a boys’ belt and a kids' poncho.
Matell argued that it licensed the Barbie name to Bell Sports in its bike accessory but did not make or sell it. Bell, on the other hand, contended that the kit passed safety tests in 2007.
Disney, on its part, said that its Tinkerbell necklace was tested by its licensee Playmates toys complying with all federal and state consumer safety regulations.
Due to the findings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission which regulates toys and thousands of other products was digging into the matter.
If a child has been injured or endangered by these toys, a product liability case may be filed against these toy manufacturers. A personal injury case may be filed against them to claim compensation.
That is the problem when an agreement does not work as the parties had hoped; it can turn to a bitter dispute and an expensive lawsuit.
The City of San Diego is now being sued by Axon Data Solutions Inc for alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and copyright infringement.
The IT Company is now asking $5.59 million from the city.
According to San Diego Processing Corp, a city owned agency, they have terminated the contract with Axon because the contractor failed to meet deadlines numerous times.
Axon did not contest the right of the city to terminate the contract but claimed that it is subject to payment of all Axon outstanding invoices for work completed, payment for any work in progress but not yet completed, and also Axon's wind-down costs.
They claimed that the city has not paid outstanding invoices but has begun using the codes processes they designed.
These actions, they claim, are unauthorized use of Axon's trade secrets and copyright protected materials.
Who is right?
Well that depends on the terms of the independent contractor agreement that they agreed upon.
Intellectual property right laws about copyright and trade secrets can be complicated.
Aside from the payment for the completed work of Axiom, the important question is who owns the completed codes and processes that are already being used.
Is it Axon, who actually developed the said codes or the city who commissioned the contractor to develop it?
All of those will depend upon the actual details of their agreement.
Petsmart is expanding their product recall to include a dozen more dog treats made by Pet Carousel of Sanger.
It all started last week when Petsmart recalled its Dentley’s brand of Bulk Cattle Hooves and Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves after Pet Carousel informed them that the products may have been contaminated with salmonella.
The FDA then warned the public against using beef hoofs and pig ears made by Pet Carousel.
The affected products were marketed under the names:
• Doggie Delight
• Choo Hooves
• Dentley’s
• Pet Carousel
The FDA reportedly found Salmonella to be present in the pig ears, beef hooves and manufacturing environment.
Petsmart took the best move they can make and announced a voluntary product recall of the said products.
It should save the company from further embarrassment because of their swift action on the matter.
The product recall, though costs a lot of dollars, should save a lot of money for the company in the long run because it prevented possible product liability lawsuits from angry consumers.
Salmonella infections can make our beloved pets suffer severe symptoms like fever, abdominal pains, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
And aside from making the pets sick, it can also affect humans.
Salmonella can be transmitted by contact so all consumers are advised to wash their hands after handling the products.
To help you identify if the dog treat your using is affected, here is a complete list of the products included in the product recall including their description, SKU, and UPC.
• Dentley’s Bulk Cattle Hoof: 1611247, 73725703323
• Dentley’s Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves: 5019015, 73725736055
• Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Cheese-Bacon: 1611993, 3465190058
• Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Peanut Butter: 611994, 3465190056
• Flossy Chews Choo-Hoove Roper Two-Hooves: 1813131, 3465117005
• Flossy Chews Roper Bone Buddy: 1815505, 3465190002
• Flossy Chews Beef Bones with Rope Toy: 5080721, 3465117055
• Flossy Chews White Bone Rope: 5147942, 3465117065
• Knucle Steaks 2-Pack: 5084141, 3465190046
• Choo-Hooves Dog Chews 3-Pack: 1611410, 3465184103
• 3-Pack Smoked Hooves: 5042279; 3465114003, 4651140037
• 5-lb. Cow Hooves: 5042275; 34651150609, 3465115060
• 5-lb. Smokies-Hooves: 5042277; 34651140556, 3465114055
• 60-Piece Smoked Hooves: 5042278, 3465112122
For additional information about the product recall you can visit www.petsmartfact.com, www.petsmart.com, or www.fda.gov
You can also contact Petsmart at 888-839-9638.
The 17-year-old Torrey Pines High School student has admitted his guilt and liability in the gross vehicular manslaughter charge filed against him in connection with a DUI accident in October that killed his friend and seriously injured another.
Immediately after the accident, the teen was found to have 0.10 of blood alcohol which is illegal to a minor, especially to one who is driving.
Inexperienced young drivers feel invincible when they drive but the reality is, they may not be equipped with enough skills to make quick decisions and maneuver a vehicle most especially when they are drunk.
The sentencing of the teen will be in early December but many anticipate that it would be much lighter penalty compared to what he will receive if he is tried as an adult.
The unfortunate tragedy should serve as a lesson to all teen drivers to be always cautious and alert while driving. Most importantly, it should outline the result of a vehicle accident that could kill them or their loved ones riding with them.
