Candy

Candy Bowl Justice: Remembering Judge Ira Raab’s Innovative Approach to Settling Cases Swiftly

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West Palm Beach, FL — Ira Raab, a distinguished judge from Long Island known for his practical and swift handling of court cases, passed away at age 89 due to complications following a fall at his Florida residence, his family disclosed. Raab, celebrated for his judicial prowess and innovative approaches to settling disputes, served the legal community with distinction, leaving a legacy of shortened legal processes and amicably resolved conflicts. Raab’s son, Michael Raab, reminisced that his father was essentially a peacekeeper at heart, always eager to cut through unnecessary prolongations and resolve matters directly. … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Toddler Left Permanently Paralyzed After Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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Philadelphia, PA – A toddler who suffered severe consequences after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy has filed a lawsuit against Frankford Candy Co. of Pennsylvania and Hasbro toy company, both of which are accused of product liability and negligence. The lawsuit claims that the companies failed to include warning labels about choking hazards or provide suggested age ranges for children who consume the candy. According to a statement released by Philadelphia attorney Thomas Bosworth, the parents of 3-year-old Amelie Paredes Sotelo noticed her choking on a piece of the Candy Land gummy candy … Read more

California Toddler Left Quadriplegic After Consuming Sticky Candy: Lawsuit Alleges Negligence by Hasbro

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Philadelphia, Pa. – A California family has filed a lawsuit against popular toy and game manufacturer Hasbro after their toddler suffered permanent disability as a result of consuming a gummy candy. The incident occurred on December 13, 2022, and was captured on video by the family’s Ring camera. The family alleges that their three-year-old daughter, Amelie, began choking on one of the Candy Land Gummy Dots, leading to a frantic and unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the candy. They rushed her to the hospital, where doctors used suction to remove the candy from her throat. However, … Read more

Family Files Lawsuit After Toddler Left Paralyzed from Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A family in California has filed a lawsuit alleging that their 3-year-old daughter was left paralyzed after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy. The lawsuit, filed on December 28, accuses Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company Inc., Frankford Candy LLC, and toy giant Hasbro of product liability, failure to warn, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The family is seeking more than $50,000 in damages for the child’s injuries, which include spastic quadriplegia, permanent brain damage, neurogenic bladder disorder, and neurogenic bowel disorder. According to the lawsuit, the child began to … Read more