On Oct. 18, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Procuct Safety Commission, in cooperation with the listed manufacturer,  issued a recall of Bathtub Subs.  The voluntary recall of the toys by the manufacturer is due to a laceration hazard to children.  Specifically, the recall notice states in part the following: Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or…

With Christmas just around the corner, the attorneys of Bache & Lynch would like to make you aware of the recent Toy Recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: On November 10, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Specifically, the recall notice states the following: Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard Name of Product: Rocking Horses Units: About 1,200 Importer: Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye,…

We came accross these Tucson city codes and Arizona state statutes pertaining to cyclists while doing legal research for a case. We thought they might be helpful or interesting to Tucson bicycle riders, so we decided to post them. These are the laws that are most relevant to Tucson Arizona bicyclists. Arizona Code of Ordinances, City of Tucson, Chapter 5, Sec. 5-2: (A) It is unlawful to ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or pedestrian path unless a sign says it is permitted. (B)  It is unlawful to ride a bicycle through an underpass, when a sign is posted, prohibiting…

No one ever imagines having to face the terrible pain resulting from the wrongful death of a loved one.  Unfortunately, in Tucson, too many people are left in this position every year. At Bache & Lynch, we help the family members in their time of tragedy deal with the many issues that must be handled. First and foremost, we help assist family members who may still be in shock and in the grieving process.  We take the time to get to know the surviving family, and the deceased, and to understand the life that was lost and what life will be like for those left…

Both Bill and I are avid cyclists, and enjoy cycling around Tucson (especially in the foothills area).   We've also both competed in the annual Tour de Tucson, one of the major races of its kind in the country. The cycling community and others in Tucson have helped to make cycling safer through bike paths and other improvements.  However, despite continued improvements, many cyclists in Tucson are severely injured or killed each year.  In some instances, the condition of the road (such as construction, potholes, and unclear markings) are a contributing factor; however, most of the time the major cause of an accident is simple inattention by…