Guns discharge while safety engaged Connecticut-based gun manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms is recalling four different shotgun models amid concerns the guns can fire, even when the safety is engaged. The Super X Pump (SXP) models under recall include the the Waterfowl Hunter, Black Shadow, Turkey Hunter, and Long Beard models with a 3 1/2’’ chamber. A… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: April 2015
Family of Chowdhury Saqlain and The Cochran Firm, D.C. call on Virginia legislators to pass legislation preventing future tragedies
On Friday, April 10th, 2015, the family of Chowdhury Saqlain, joined by David Haynes of The Cochran Firm, D.C., held a press conference outside the Arlington County Circuit Court calling for greater accountability of bars and restaurants who over-serve alcoholic beverages to patrons. Chowdhury Saqlain was killed in the early morning hours of January 24,… Read more »
The Cochran Firm, D.C. to hold press conference with family of Jaydan Stancil
Suit to filed against Mayfair Mays Apartment Complex after 9 year old boy severely injured by gunfire on the property On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, The Cochran Firm, D.C. will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. at the firm’s address at 1100 New York Ave. NW, Suite 340, with the family of Jayden Stancil to… Read more »
German cyclist injured in truck accident awarded $21 million settlement
German tourist on vacation hit by truck in Virginia In December 2014, a $21 million settlement was reached between now-bankrupt Hostess Brands food company and a German tourist. Michael Sprick was biking across the United States while on vacation in 2011 when he was struck by a Hostess bread truck on Highway 100 in Pulaski… Read more »
FDA validates new reprocessing protocol for Olympus endoscope
New sterilizing technique approved after deadly UCLA superbug outbreak kills two The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new reprocessing protocol for disinfecting the Olympus TJF-180QV duodenoscope, which is a type of endoscope. Healthcare workers are advised to immediately implement the new disinfecting protocols, train staff on the procedures, and report any adverse… Read more »
