It is hard to believe that what should be a simple, routine procedure could turn tragic. But that was the case for a family in New York who is now suing Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, New York, for alleged negligence that resulted in...
Man Falls to His Death after Being Trapped Inside Elevator
In a recent tragedy in Brooklyn, a 25-year-old building worker fell five stories from a trapped elevator and died. The accident occurred in the Brooklyn Navy Yards when the power went out suddenly. The worker attempted to escape the elevator but...
Manufacturer Pays Civil Penalties for Failing to Report a Defect
When there are defects discovered in a product and the manufacturer fails to report a warning concerning the risk, it could result in a penalty. This was the case recently when Williams-Sonoma, maker of Pottery Barn wooden hammock stands,...