Home & Family Safety News – San Francsico Legal Examiner

A $20.7 Million San Francisco Verdict Highlights the Dangers of Falling Construction Debris

Falling construction materials can cause devastating injuries to pedestrians and others nearby. Attorney Claude Wyle explains how California premises liability law may apply when contractors or property owners fail to protect the public.

By Claude Wyle

/ 11 Aug 2026

Scaffolding over a city sidewalk with people walking underneath it.

After a Drowning or Near-Drowning: What California Law Says You Should Know

When a drowning or near-drowning happens, families are often left searching for answers. California's pool safety laws can play an important role in determining whether a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent a tragic accident.

By Claude Wyle

/ 17 Jul 2026

Backyard swimming pool enclosed by a safety fence with a self-closing gate

San Francisco Targets Unsafe E-Bike Batteries as Fire and Injury Concerns Grow

San Francisco's proposed restrictions on uncertified lithium-ion batteries follow a growing number of fires. Learn what causes e-bike battery explosions, who may be liable for burn injuries, and how California product liability law may apply after a defective battery fire.

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Jul 2026

A black e-bike parked inside a home with the battery on fire.

Amazon Restricts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California As E-Bike Accidents and Injury Concerns Grow

Amazon’s decision to restrict some high-speed e-bike sales in California is drawing attention to growing concerns about rider safety, serious injuries, and the application of state laws to increasingly powerful electric bicycles.

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 May 2026

Woman riding an electric bike on a city street next to a bus.

What to Do If Your E-Bike Battery Starts Smoking or Catches Fire at Home

Lithium-ion e-bike battery fires are becoming a growing safety concern in San Francisco. Learn what to do if an e-bike starts smoking and how to reduce fire risks at home.

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 May 2026

Close up of battery pack of a modern electric bicycle.

Tragic Fatal Mission Rock Pedestrian Collision Highlights Ongoing Pedestrian Accident Concerns in San Francisco

A fatal pedestrian crash in San Francisco’s Mission Rock neighborhood has renewed concerns about street safety. A 2-year-old child was killed, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians and the legal options families may have after a tragic accident.

By Claude Wyle

/ 17 Mar 2026

A mother holds hand of young daughter and son and standing near crosswalk as a black car speeds by them.

Miami Condo Collapse Raises Questions of California Liability for Dangerous Property

The horribly tragic Miami condo collapse raises questions about liability for dangerous property in California. The legal theory that covers injury from dangerous property is called premises liability.

By Claude Wyle

/ 19 Jul 2021

Miami Condo Collapse Raises Questions of California Liability for Dangerous Property

Food Safety Attorney Reports: Salmonella Outbreak Sickens California Residents, Linked To Raw Turkey

A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey caused the CDC to issue warnings for all those hoping to keep Turkey on the menu this Thanksgiving.

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Jan 2019

California Food Safety Attorney Quotes FDA Reporting Lettuce Linked To E. Coli Outbreak Likely from California

In a press release earlier this month, Federal Health Officials at the FDA said that tainted romaine lettuce, linked to a recent outbreak of E. Coli, likely originated from California.

By Claude Wyle

/ 1 Jan 2019

Lawsuits Pile Up For PG&E After California Wildfires

A class action lawsuit was just filed in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleging a California utility company, PG&E, is to blame for the deadly Camp Fire that ravaged the state earlier this year.

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Dec 2018

San Francisco Food Safety Attorney Reports California Beef Recall Expanded Over Salmonella Concerns

More than 12 million pounds of beef were recalled earlier this month over salmonella concerns, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Dec 2018

San Francisco Food Safety Attorney Reports California Beef Recall Expanded Over Salmonella Concerns

San Francisco Dangerous Products Attorney Reports: Kotex Tampon Recall Hits California: Products May Unravel In Body

Tampon manufacturer Kimberly-Clark is recalling its “U by Kotex Sleek” line of tampons after receiving reports of the products unraveling or coming apart inside of users, resulting in infection or injury.

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Dec 2018