As proud members of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, community, we know that the little ones in your family mean the world to you. Watching them grow up is a true joy (though not without challenges), as you help them learn and develop in your home and neighborhood. With this is mind, the Colorado Springs […]
Holiday Shoppers: 11 Most Dangerous Toys of 2013
With the holidays just around the corner, many parents are rushing to the toy store to get those last-minute gifts. When buying a toy for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., do you routinely stop and consider safety? For most of us, some toys obviously appear unsafe for children and are easily avoided. Many toy […]
Mother Sues Psychologist Over Toddler’s Death
NBC News reports: “The mother of a 15-month-old boy who died on a court-ordered visit to his father has filed a lawsuit against the psychologist who sanctioned the visitation.” Prince McLeod Rams was on his fourth unsupervised visit with his dad, Joaquin Rams, on October 21 when he died. Authorities believe that Rams drowned the […]
Court Rules Wrongful Death Suit Against Child Protection Worker can Proceed
A Colorado federal appeals court has ruled that two Denver child protection workers will face a wrongful death lawsuit in the case of a seven year old boy who died of dehydration and starvation. According to the Denver Post, the child protection workers are accused of failing to properly investigate the suspected abuse of Chandler Grafner, […]
Judge Rules Wrongful-Death Lawsuit in Priest Abuse Case Can Proceed
The Kansas City Star reports that a Missouri judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against a Kansas City priest can proceed. Don and Rosemary Teeman filed a lawsuit against Monsignor Thomas O’Brien and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph last year claiming that their son, Brian, who served as an alter boy, received repeated […]
Kolcraft Strollers Recalled for Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have announced a voluntary recall of about 36,000 Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers in the United States, and almost 300 of the same strollers in Canada. According to the CPSC, children and other users can get their fingers caught in the opening of the […]
Lawsuits Limited in Colorado
Lawsuits Against Schools and other Public Entities Limited in Colorado While many national media columnists and talk show hosts rail against the increasing number of lawsuits filed against schools (usually in California) for such things as enforcing a dress code or failing to enforce equitable play on the playground at recess, what Colorado consumers probably […]
