Legal

The law affects every part of daily life. Our legal section offers clear, practical explanations of new laws, court rulings, and local and national legal developments. Whether you’re following a major lawsuit or seeking to understand how a new law impacts you, this section keeps readers informed about what’s happening in Virginia’s courts and legislature.

Boat Beds Recalled After Child Killed

A 22-month-old toddler was killed in California when he was strangled by a toy box attached to his bed. The death prompted a recall of 9,350 beds. The recalled beds are the LaJolla Boat Bed and the…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 8 Jul 2008

Virginia Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills Three

A Canadian family heading south on Interstate 77 in Virginia was involved in a tractor-trailer accident Thursday evening. Three people were killed and two were injured. The accident happened in…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 27 Jun 2008

Hammer Drills Recalled

Hammer drills manufactured by the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. have been recalled. The recalled hammer drills have a faulty trigger. The drill may continue to work after the trigger is released. The…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 19 Jun 2008

Alamance County Car Accident Injures One

A 28-year-old man driving a pickup truck was injured in a car accident on N.C. 49 South in Alamance County. The truck rolled several times before coming to a stop. According to an eyewitness the…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 May 2008

Baby Bottle Warmers Recalled

Munchkin Inc. has issued a product recall for baby bottle warmers that may be a fire hazard. The unit may overheat due to a manufacturing error. The company has received several reports of fires…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 9 May 2008

Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice-A Lethal Mix

Note: see also medical malpractice, automobile accident categories. Here’s a true story that you won’t believe: a 73 year old Reverend was in the operating room for back surgery in Hawaii. His surgeon, Dr. Ricketson, realized once he had begun the surgery that the two titanium rods he needed for the

By Richard Shapiro

/ 5 May 2008

Greenville Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run

A driver of a Honda Element hit a pedestrian and kept driving on Friday morning. The pedestrian accident happened on U.S. 276. Police investigators knew they were looking for a Honda Element after…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Apr 2008

Organic Blueberry Yogurt Recalled Due to Glass

A yogurt recall has been issued for Stonyfield Farm’s Organic Fat-free Blueberry Yogurt in six ounce containers. The company has received reports of small fragments of glass or plastic being found…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 4 Apr 2008

Truck Spills Fuel in Greenville

A tractor-trailer driving on Greenville Boulevard had a fuel tank punctured by a steel rod. The puncture caused the fuel tank to leak, spilling over 30 gallons of diesel fuel on the road. The trucking accident happened near 10th Street. Some of the fuel spilled into the Tar River. “We were able to g

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Mar 2008

Four Injured in Tabor City Car Accident

A police chase resulted in a five car accident in Tabor City on Monday. A police officer observed a car speeding and attempted to pull over the car. That resulted in a chase at speeds of 100 miles per hour. It was the speeding violation, on Old Stake Road, that prompted Trooper J.B. Baxley to attemp

By The Legal Examiner

/ 6 Mar 2008

Defect in Chimney Caused Fire

A townhome community in Bedford County in Virginia may have a construction defect in all of the chimneys that is a potential fire hazard. A fire in January destroyed six units of the Waterways community. The fire started in one unit and spread to five others. The fire started due to rust holes in th

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Feb 2008

ECU Bus Accident Causes Major Damage

A bio-diesel University bus transporting students to a park-and-ride parking lot caused a large amount of damage on Thursday after the driver fell unconscious. The East Carolina University bus was driving on 10th Street in Greenville. A student on the bus grabbed the steering wheel in order to minim

By The Legal Examiner

/ 10 Feb 2008