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Stryker has begun a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems. "This voluntary recall was initiated due to potential risks associated with modular-neck stems. These risks include the potential for fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular-neck junction, which may result in adverse local tissue reaction, as well as possible pain and/or swelling, in or around your hip." Click here for more information. Those looking for representation regarding their Stryker hip implant can contact Alan Mortensen of Dewsnup, King & Olsen for Assistance. (801) 533-0400 or (800) 404-8520
Whirlpool Corp. and the current owners of the closed Whirlpool Park near Green Springs, Ohio, have reached a verbal agreement that will allow Whirlpool to have further testing done on the land. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found toxic sludge near the basketball courts of the former park, where many families affected by the local cancer cluster frequented. The Eastern Sandusky County Cancer Cluster has affected at least 35 children from Clyde, Green Creek Township and Fremont. Although Whirlpool Park has been the focus in recent weeks pertaining to the Cancer Cluster, attorneys for the families, Alan Mortensen and Dustin Lance of Dewsnup, King & Olsen, are also concerned about other sites investigated by the EPA. Alan Mortensen, who is a Gibsonburg native, said the former Clyde City Dump and the vacant Clyde Paint and Supply sites are also places of concern. He also thinks the EPA should investigate a…
On Friday, October 26, 2012, Snow, Christensen & Martineau held their 2012 Tort and Insurance Seminar at the Utah Law and Justice Center where Edward B. Havas had the opportunity of presenting on the topic of mediation. Edward Havas was honored to be asked to speak at this event. Snow, Christensen & Marineau has been educating the legal community on Utah Tort and Insurance Law for nearly twenty years. Their annual seminars address a range of issues aimed at aiding with the resolution of Utah tort and insurance claims. The organization and registration for the 2013 Utah Tort & Insurance Law Seminar is already underway. Addtional information can be found here.