Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks have been recalled because they can bend or break, causing a fall hazard. The aluminum forks were sold either separately (shown left) or on Mukluk bicycles (shown above) in sizes x-small, small, medium, large, and x-large; and in colors “tequila lime” with black paint, “metallic gold”, red, and black. The forks…
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There are several reasons why it is important for multisport races to be sanctioned by USA Triathlon …all centered on providing more for the athletes who participate: 1. Delivers athlete peace-of-mind by ensuring safety standards. 2. Sanctioned races ensure a fair race; governed under standard competitive rules. 3. Sanctioned races provide insurance protection for the…
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In March of 2014, 21 innocent people were injured and four innocent people lost their lives when a drunk driver drove his car into the crowd at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. The driver of the vehicle was trying to evade a traffic stop and now faces multiple charges of capital murder…
Continue readingIn July of last year we wrote here about a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The suit was a consolidation of lawsuits filed by several dozen athletes who suffered the effects of concussion while playing contact sports in college. Financially, the proposed settlement called for…
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Last year we wrote here about a class action lawsuit filed by against the National Football League (NFL) claiming the organization had given its players painkillers to mask injuries. Giving high dosages or contraindicated medications allegedly lead to chronic orthopedic and other conditions. The suit was filed by former players who said there is a…
Continue readingHere comes the Judge! That was the title of last spring’s post about the 2014 Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice 5K. Always one to have fun, Virginia Lawyer Doug Landau ran this 5K in 2014 dressed as Swift Justice – donning a black judge’s robe and carrying a gavel! The year before that, he…
Continue readingThe annual Turkey Trot at the Herndon golf course allows runners of all shapes and sizes to run where they are usually not allowed. This fact — and the late afternoon start — make this race a Herndon hometown favorite. In addition, runners bring cans of food and old sneakers during this giving time of…
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There are times when a lawsuit for negligence against a state, local, municipal, or county government will not be viable because of the rules of sovereign immunity. The government agency may be immune from a lawsuit for negligent, unsafe actions and decisions due to this legal doctrine. However, when a governmental agency is to blame…
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Have you ever heard the phrase “half of winning is just showing up”? It can apply to athletics, but also to legal cases. It is not uncommon for Herndon lawyer Doug Landau to hear this question when first meeting a client: “What are my chances of winning? “ At the first meeting with a client,…
Continue readingHave you purchased at least one can of Red Bull energy drink over the past 10 years? If so you may be entitled to up to $10 in cash or two free Red Bull products worth $15. That’s because earlier this year, Red Bull settled a class action law suit filed against it. The suit…
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