Four Injured in North County Police Chase

by September 23, 2010
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Four people were injured on Wednesday following a high speed police chase in North County.  Two were seriously injured when the sedan being chased by police lost control and collided with another vehicle. The chase lasted for approximately 10 minutes around 1:30 p.m.  The green Honda Accord had been observed driving recklessly through Carlsbad while its passengers threw items out the windows.  The driver of the Accord failed to stop for Officers at Cannon Road and the pursuit ensued.  The 17 year old driver caused property damage and physical injuries during the chase, hitting a stop sign and another vehicle.  The injured were …. » Read more »

San Diego Man Claims He Was Fired Over Hairstyle

by September 22, 2010
San Diego resident, Abdul Jabbar Gbajiamilla,  claimed he was fired because of his hairstyle, and now he’s suing his former employer, Abercrombie & Fitch, for race discrimination. Gbajiamilla claims he received remarks and investigation about his hairstyle from his managers shortly before being fired. This isn’t the first time Abercrombie & Fitch has been accused of racial discrimination. In 2004, the company paid a $40 million settlement and was ordered to create a corporate diversity plan. If you feel you’ve been the victim of employment discrimination, contact the employment law attorneys at The Gomez Law Firm today. Read more »

Man In Wheelchair Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle

by September 12, 2010
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A 61-year-old man in a motorized wheelchair was killed after being struck by a vehicle.   The crash happened on Friday around 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Valley Parkway and Fig Street. According to Escondido police, the 61-year-old man was crossing Valley Parkway going south and was struck by a vehicle driving east. The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and pronounced dead early Saturday morning. The driver stopped and cooperated with police. Anyone with information should call Officer David Zacchilli at (760) 839-4930. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call or write …. » Read more »

Bicyclist Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

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RAMONA, Calif. — A 54-year-old bicyclist was killed in Ramona by a suspected drunk driver.   The driver then crashed into a parked car, hurting three more people at a liquor store.   Around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, the victim was crossing Main Street he was struck by the SUV and thrown into the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol.   The SUV then swerved and struck a stop sign, went over an embankment, and struck a parked car.  The impact pushed the parked car into a nearby liquor store. According to the CHP, the driver of the SUV was taken to Palomar Hospital and arrested.    The name …. » Read more »

Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

by September 8, 2010
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Innovage LLC have announced a voluntary recall of FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights.    The spotlight’s charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers. The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing and carpeting. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, “FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER” or “FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight.” The spotlight is sold …. » Read more »

Head-On Collision in Rancho Sante Fe Injures Two

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RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. — A head-on collision on Tuesday seriously injured two motorists. The accident occurred on Via de la Valle around 11:30 a.m., according to authorities.  Emergency personnel responded to the scene and foundthe two female drivers trapped in their crumpled vehicles near the intersection of Calzada del Bosque. After freeing the women, crews airlifted them to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for trauma care. A dog was also injured in the accident and has been taken for veterinary care. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez …. » Read more »