General Motors has announced its plan to compensate victims of its faulty ignition switch problem, saying that there is no cap on payments and that victims could see as little as a few thousand to millions of dollars in financial compensation. According to an article published by USA TODAY, GM’s…
The United States Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who regularly use popular anti-acne treatments about rare, but potentially deadly allergic reactions. In a statement released by the FDA yesterday, problems have been reported with topical treatments including gels, face washes, medicated pads, and other products containing benzoyl peroxide…
Several acrobats injured in a horrific circus accident in Providence, Rhode Island last month have hired attorneys and are speaking out about their terrifying experience. Seven circus acrobats were seriously hurt during a performance for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which held shows in downtown Providence at…
The U.S. Department of Transportation wants Congress to give its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the power to place restrictions on vehicle navigation applications. It also would like for the NHTSA to be able mandate changes to these devices if any of them prove too dangerous to use while driving.…
A Best Buy worker has been awarded $1.2 million in a products liability lawsuit following a serious fall at work at a Bloomingdale, Illinois store in 2008. According to court documents, Best Buy employee Christopher Connors was retrieving a television from an elevated storage area when he slipped and fell…
After being cooped up during one of New England’s harshest winters yet, children cannot wait to get outside and play in the warm summer air. Kids are eager to bring out their new toys and expend all their energy in the park until their parents turn the porch light on…
According to an internal probe by General Motors, a “pattern of incompetence and neglect” played a role in the automaker’s failure for years to recall millions of defective vehicles that had faulty ignition switches. However, the investigation also said that while there were individuals who “repeatedly” neglected to reveal critical…
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the “Nap Nanny” infant recliner has been recalled by Baby Matters LLC, after a sixth infant died while strapped into the seat. Since last year, the company had recalled more than 165,000 baby recliners after five infants were killed, and dozens…
Yesterday, Ford issued its largest ever vehicle recall for more than 1.3 million SUVs and cars in North America to fix steering, rust, and floor mat problems. ABOUT THE RECALL In total, the company is recalling more than 1 million vehicles nationwide. Models impacted include Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner and…
Raising the number of vehicles it has recalled this year so far to nearly 15.4 million autos, General Motors Co. announced this week that it is recalling another 2.8 million cars globally. This latest round involves possibly faulty air bags, seat belts, transmissions, and fire hazards. Most of the autos…