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Unreasonable Risk
Unreasonable Risk: - Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), "unreasonable adverse effects" means any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, taking into account the medical, economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of any pesticide. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Unreasonable Risk:: |
Greenville News,The warrant charges that Stephanie Lee, of 203 Mark St., placed "unreasonable risk to her unborn child's physical and mental health by exposing the child to
Negligence - Auto accident - 'Joy ride' - 05 Aug 2008
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly,...would suggest to a prudent person that failure to act in a particular way might foreseeably subject third persons to an unreasonable risk of injury.
Questioning nanosilver's germ-killing abilities - Aug 1, 2008
Los Angeles Times,...express purpose of killing organisms must go through a vetting process to determine that it poses no unreasonable risk to people and the environment.
Are Toxins Killing The Bees? - Aug 4, 2008
Hartford Courant,Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. This law allows a chemical on the market unless it's proved to pose "an unreasonable risk," far too weak a standard.
SONOMA CO.: PAROLE DENIED FOR INMATE CONVICTED OF MURDER DURING ... - Aug 1, 2008
CBS 5,The state Parole Board on Tuesday denied parole for another year for Eduardo Trujillo-Garcia, ruling he was an unreasonable risk to public safety and
Toy safety deal at hand - Jul 28, 2008
The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau,...that would include provisions related to safe performance and any additional provisions determined necessary to reduce an unreasonable risk of injury.
BC hatchet killer denied parole - Jul 25, 2008
Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner,...murderer was denied parole by the California Board of Parole Hearings last week after it deemed that he still poses an unreasonable risk to society.
Child's death is reminder of dangers of heat - Jul 18, 2008
Detroit Free Press,...defined as a child age 6 or younger, unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that posed an unreasonable risk of harm or injury.
Hey, if we have to have oil rigs off Gulf Shores, why shouldn't ... - Aug 1, 2008
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),The Interior Department would then have the option of approving or denying a governor's request if leasing would cause an unreasonable risk to people or the
Letter reflects congressional concern about PCB incineration in ... - Jul 22, 2008
Beaumont Enterprise,A waiver lasting up to one year might be granted if the EPA finds an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment would not result, according to
Cannon controversy continues - Jul 21, 2008
Rutland Herald,But the group of re-enactors doesn't believe firing the cannon safely would present an unreasonable risk. "The charges we are firing are far smaller than
Even with notice, neighbors might not be liable for damage tree causes - Jul 14, 2008
Orlando Sentinel,A tree damaged by lightning, a dead and rotting tree, or a leaning tree would be examples of trees that may create an unreasonable risk and merit sending
Coping with business security decisions - Jul 16, 2008
TechRepublic,One of the most important things to consider before blowing the whistle is whether the problem is the actual existence of unreasonable risk or a simple
Local Government Minister, John Healey on going in at the deep end - Jul 14, 2008
Times Online,The question is: can you do so without ... unreasonable risk? There will be pressure because we badly need so many new homes in Britain,� he says.
Report: BP not fulfilling agreed-upon safety terms - Jul 28, 2008
Houston Chronicle,..."These violations of federal law at the refinery create continuing, unreasonable risk, and may lead to another major explosion, hazardous release or
Report says BP plant in danger of another accident - Jul 28, 2008
The Associated Press..."The violations of federal law at the refinery create continuing, unreasonable risk and may lead to another major explosion, hazardous release or fatality
Finding the Fire - Jul 10, 2008
WTHR,The lawsuit alleged flexible gas line poses an unreasonable risk of fire due to lightning strikes because CSST tubing is not thick enough, and manufacturers
Snyder Twp. will regulate outdoor burning - Aug 1, 2008
Leader Vindicator,Fires may not be started or be allowed to continue to burn or smolder when the wind conditions present an unreasonable risk of spreading the fire.
Mosquito spray raises health concerns - Jul 7, 2008
Delmarva Now,..."If used to specifications, it doesn't pose an unreasonable risk to humans or the environment," said Joseph Conlon, a technical adviser for the American
Rookie exonerated in deadly shooting - Aug 1, 2008
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,Further delay in apprehension would have created a substantial and unreasonable risk to the police and others of death or serious physical injury.
Reviewer says police shooting justified - Jul 31, 2008
News Sentinel,He stated in the letter: “Further delay in apprehension would have created a substantial and unreasonable risk to the police and others of death or serious
Former Miss SC official charged - Jul 25, 2008
Easley Progress,Gearhart is accused as a parent or guardian of the child of placing the child "at unreasonable risk or harm, affecting the child's life, physical,
FMC to fight EPA effort to ban pesticide - Jul 25, 2008
ICIS (subscription),The agency said, “EPA concluded that carbofuran products pose an unreasonable risk to man and the environment which outweighs the benefits of continued use,
Tacoma Dentist Faces More Disciplinary Action - Jul 24, 2008
KIROtv.com,...as "incompetence, negligence, or malpractice which results in injury to a patient or which creates an unreasonable risk that a patient may be harmed.
Deer-culling plan meets opposition - Jul 24, 2008
Chester DailyLocal.com,...buyer of "any material defect with the property that would have a significant adverse impact or involves an unreasonable risk to people on the land.
Mississippi woman trips, sues Tuffy's - Jul 23, 2008
Southeast Texas Record,In her lawsuit, Bethay goes on to allege the floor's condition posed an unreasonable risk of harm and that the restaurant had a duty to warn her of the
Pride of Barbados puts on eye-catching display - Jul 22, 2008
Daily News - Galveston County,Although the EPA did not conclude that there was any unreasonable risk to the public from these products, they believed that any reduction in exposure to
Mosquito spraying planned for tomorrow - Jul 20, 2008
The Daily News of Newburyport,Ground sprays do not pose an unreasonable risk to birds or mammals. Spraying is done in the late evening, so bees and other flying insects are not affected
Miss SC Official Charged With Child-Sex Offense - Jul 18, 2008
WYFF,Gearhart, 52, is charged with placing the child at unreasonable risk of harm. Sanders was listed early Friday afternoon as the pageant's executive director,
Carteris sues over choking scene - Jul 14, 2008
Metro Canada - Toronto,According to msnbc.com, Carteris is suing producers for placing her in “unreasonable risk of physical harm� and not properly coaching actor Adrian Hughes,
Yuba mobile home park: Will it survive? - Jul 14, 2008
Appeal-Democrat,..."We want to ensure a healthy and safe living environment, so residents do not have an unreasonable risk to face everyday," he said. Anderson said the notice
Fire, brimstone and a hefty lawsuit - Jul 8, 2008
Wicked Local Roslindale,...condition … dangerous to the user� and Whirlpool “knew or should have known the appliance subjected the church to an unreasonable risk of harm.
Dust lawsuit settled out of court - Jul 8, 2008
Omaha World-Herald (subscription),The ranch, Chesire argued, had done nothing to present an "unreasonable risk" to nearby motorists. Cheshire said today that he could not comment on the
Some minivan airbags were recalibrated to 'turn off' - Jul 24, 2008
San Luis Obispo Tribune,Chrysler concluded, however, that the "alleged defect does not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. ... Despite a subject vehicle
Tenant at Cardinal Square sues after fall - 04 Dec 2007
Southeast Texas Record,This condition created unreasonable risk of harm, and defendant failed to warn plaintiff of the condition." Davis is suing for past and future pain,
Slip and Fall Plaintiffs Are Once Again Left Out In The Cold - 04 Dec 2007
InjuryBoard.com,He stated on page 2 of his dissent: An invitor has a common law duty to exercise reasonable care to warn or protect an invitee from an unreasonable risk of
CA Orders Parole of Inmate Convicted of Killing Wife - Nov 19, 2007
Metropolitan News-Enterprise,A finding of unreasonable risk must be based on one or more of six factors—the manner in which the underlying crime was committed, a previous record of
Editorial Page Editor: US financial system sorely tested - Nov 30, 2007
Seattle Post IntelligencerAt a time when Countrywide's mortgage portfolio is deteriorating drastically, FHLB's exposure to Countrywide poses an unreasonable risk," Schumer,
Australia: Sporting Grounds: Who Is Liable?: “Latrobe Council v ... - Nov 26, 2007
Mondaq News Alerts (subscription),The main issue for determination by the court was whether the cover of the irrigation outlet created an unreasonable risk of injury for football players
How the US government regulates chemicals - Nov 30, 2007
Arizona Daily Star,A. The law authorizes the EPA to require labeling only when it finds the chemical poses or may pose an unreasonable risk or is produced in large amounts and
Countrywide says lending, borrowing ability sound - Nov 27, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,He said that, as Countrywide's mortgage portfolio deteriorates, the FHLB exposure "poses an unreasonable risk." Yet Bigelow said "we are very familiar with
UPDATE 1-FHLB Atlanta says bank 'well-positioned' for loans - Nov 28, 2007
ReutersDeterioration in Countrywide's mortgage portfolio exposes the FHLB, which holds a charter from Congress, to "unreasonable risk," Schumer said.
Defensive Driving - Nov 15, 2007
Long Island Business News (subscription),Another exception: Putting an ex con into a position that creates “unreasonable risk to property or safety,� Gutstein said, and “this is where Parents for
State floats a $1-billion bond issue - Nov 27, 2007
Los Angeles Times,...mortgage portfolio is deteriorating drastically," Schumer wrote, the Home Loan Bank system's "exposure to Countrywide poses an unreasonable risk.
Our View: Criticism unwarranted - Nov 21, 2007
Midland Daily News,Contrary to that blanket indictment of the CPSC, its work far surpasses its charter, which is to protect Americans from "unreasonable risk."
Ex-teacher now ex-counselor, too - Nov 24, 2007
TheNewsTribune.com (subscription),...provider who deems that she can do the job “without posing an unreasonable risk of harm to clients or the public,� Health Department records state.
• Retailers Remove Lead-Tainted Jewelry after NY Probe - Nov 23, 2007
Consumer AffairsNew York state law prohibits the sale, import or manufacture of children’s products which pose an unreasonable risk of injury. The Attorney General’s Office
Stores to end sales of tainted jewelry - Nov 22, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,...for violating state law that "prohibits the sale, import or manufacture of children's products which pose an unreasonable risk of injury," Cuomo said.
Council turns down A&P nominees - Nov 7, 2007
Times-Herald,I don’t think there’s any unnecessary or unreasonable risk� in the program. All the council members present voted in favor of the program.
New Angles on Privilege, Causation - Nov 20, 2007
Canadian Underwriter,..."It must be clear that the defendant breached a duty of care owed to the plaintiff, thereby exposing the plaintiff to an unreasonable risk of injury,
Los Altos Hills Man who murdered wife should be paroled, court says - Nov 20, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle,...due solely to the nature of its commitment offense, Dannenberg currently poses an unreasonable risk of danger to society if he is released.
Court: Schwarzenegger erred in denying parole to Los Altos Hills ... - Nov 19, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,...governor's conclusion that, due to the nature of his commitment offense, Dannenberg poses a current, unreasonable risk of danger to society if released.
Drivers spooked by Worksafe billboards - Nov 15, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,...(They are) not on our land and we have no authority to move it unless it poses an unreasonable risk,� he said. vicroads, which boasts a roadside distraction
Supreme Court agrees driver, not traffic light caused PA wreck - Nov 27, 2007
Southeast Texas Record,She alleged that TxDOT knew of dangerous conditions and failed to use ordinary care to protect Bazile from unreasonable risk of harm.
Store’s insurance company looks into lawsuit filed by customer - Nov 26, 2007
Marianas Variety,The complaint stated that the defendant has a duty to ensure that the floor and shop do not cause an unreasonable risk of harm to customers and others.
Bausch & Lomb, Walgreen named in renu suit - Nov 5, 2007
St. Clair Record,Seeking in excess of $300000, Malone claims renu with moistureloc was a dangerous and defective product that placed her at an unreasonable risk of injury.
Supreme Court's Latest Victim - Nov 25, 2007
InjuryBoard.com,Landowners are required to protect these invitees from an "unreasonable risk of harm caused by a dangerous condition on the land".
Developer should have revealed radon problem - Nov 24, 2007
Columbia Daily Tribune,...of it that would have a significant adverse impact on the value of the residential property or that involves an unreasonable risk to people on the land.
Retailers, shoppers set for Black Friday - Nov 21, 2007
Brazosport Facts (subscription),The safety commission, a federal agency that protects the public from unreasonable risk or injury inflicted by products bought and sold in stores,
Fall through glass at washeteria leads to lawsuit - Nov 12, 2007
Southeast Texas Record,..."This condition created unreasonable risk of harm, and defendant failed to warn plaintiffs of the condition." The plaintiffs are suing for past and future
Men involved in deadly UT hazing speak - Nov 9, 2007
KHOU,The law bans any sort of physical abuse, sleep deprivation, or consumption of alcohol or drugs that subject the student to unreasonable risk.
Baron & Budd, PC, Announces $3.6 Million Settlement in California ... - Nov 5, 2007
Insurance News Net (press release),...would result in an unreasonable risk of cancer to workers, and that it has been known for decades that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos.
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