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On April 16, 2009, EB Brands, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of Fitness balls distributed under the following brand names: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness balls. These balls pose as an unexpected bursting hazard when they are overinflated. In today’s health conscious society, home exercise equipment has become very popular. The benefits of regular exercise are well documented. Fitness balls are an inexpensive way to exercise in this tough economy. It is important to follow the instructions for safely inflating the fitness balls in order to minimize the risk injury while utilizing the ball.

The City of Bradenton spends approximately $150,000 per year in investigating traffic accidents. The Bradenton City Council is considering a measure which will shift the burden of this expense to the negligent drivers responsible for these accidents. According to a story posted at www.baynews9.com, the City of Bradenton Police Department is considering teaming up with the Cost Recovery Corporation, to collect these costs. They believe that 50% of insurance companies will pay these claims in hopes of reducing future liability costs. Similar programs currently exist in 16 other Florida cities and counties.