Apple is expected to resolve its pending class action lawsuit regarding the failed system of its Powerbeats 2 and 3 earphones. According to a Tech Times report, three years ago, a group of device owners led by California plaintiffs, Latanya Simmons and Kevin Tobin, filed a lawsuit against Apple for its alleged false advertisements. Both…
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Apple is Paying $189 to Each Powerbeats 2 or 3 Owner After Class Action Settlement
FCA Recalls 160,000 Ram 1500s for Mats That Could Interfere with Gas Pedal
FCA has issued a recall for 160,229 of its 2019 and 2020 Ram pickup trucks because of the possibility that the all-season floor mats could interfere with the accelerator pedal and increase the risk of a crash. According to a report on Car and Driver, the automaker said that the adjustable pedals could be positioned…
Need to Check for a Car Recall? NHTSA Has an App for That
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal agency that oversees vehicle recalls, released a new smartphone app that will notify owners of recalls on vehicles, trucks, recreational vehicles or RVs, motorcycles, tires, child car seats and even certain defective vehicle parts. According to Consumer Reports, the app called “SaferCar” is available for both…
Study Suggests It May Not Be Safe to Drive Soon After a Concussion
A recent study has determined that it may not be a good idea to drive for a while if you have suffered a concussion. According to a Healthday news report, researchers at the University of Georgia concluded that people who have concussions often have slower reaction times as a result and do more poorly in…
Tesla Driver Crashes into Police Cruiser While Watching Movie on Autopilot
A Raleigh driver was charged after watching a movie while using the Tesla with the Autopilot feature engaged. According to a report in The Charlotte Observer, the car crashed into a police vehicle on U.S. Highway 64 in North Carolina. North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials said they were responding to an earlier crash when…
Woom Bikes Recalls Kids’ Helmets for Risk of Head Injury
Woom Bikes USA is asking consumers to immediately stop using children’s helmets because they pose a risk of head injuries. According to an alert posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website, the helmets were recalled after they failed impact testing by Consumer Reports, which also warned against other brands such as Bontrager’s…
Honda to Pay $96.5 Million to Settle Takata Airbag Probe
Japanese automaker Honda has agreed to pay $96.5 million to settle an investigation centered on defective Takata airbags in its vehicles. According to a CBS news report, the lawsuits came from the attorneys general in 46 states, three U.S. territories and Washington D.C. The settlement concludes an investigation into the automaker’s alleged failure to inform…
Class Action Lawsuit Says TikTok Steals Data Children’s Data and Sends it to China
Twenty lawsuits have been combined into a unified federal class action lawsuit against short-form video app TikTok over allegedly harvesting data from users who are mostly children and secretly sending that information to China. According to an NPR news report, dozens of minors through their parents are alleging that the video-sharing app collects information about…
Diesel Jeep SUVs and Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled for Potential Stall Risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling more than 58,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickup trucks with 3.0-liter diesel engines because they could potentially stall and pose a crash risk. According to Consumer Reports, a problem with a sensor inside the engine could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly. A part inside the…
Lawsuits Claim Bayer Covered Up Essure Injury Claims
Bayer AG systematically failed to report to federal officials thousands of complaints of injuries allegedly caused by its Essure birth control device, according to recently unsealed court documents filed on behalf of tens of thousands of women who say they were injured by the device. Failure to Report Essure Injuries According to a report by…