Toyota and Hyundai have issued vehicle defect recalls for 110,000 trucks and SUVs combined including the 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia and the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport. According to an Associated Press news report, Hyundai said in its announcement that some of the Santa Fe vehicles are at risk for the…
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Toyota and Hyundai to Recall Vehicles for Safety Defects
Los Angeles Car Accident Leaves Seven Injured
A two-vehicle car accident in the Cypress Park area of Los Angeles left seven people including at least two pedestrians injured the afternoon of Feb. 23. According to a KTLA news report, the crash occurred in the 2900 block of Division Street near San Fernando Road. Seven patients were treated at a triage that was…
Dell and Samsung Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal Fire Ignited by Defective Laptop Battery
Dell, Samsung and State Farm Insurance have agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from a fatal house fire caused by a defective laptop battery. According to a report in the Northern California Record, the original complaint was filed over a 2014 fire in Hayward, Calif. The fire happened in the home of…
After Paying Out More Than $19 Million LA Moves to Improve Bike Lanes
The Los Angeles City Council, after having spent more than $19 million in recent lawsuit payouts stemming from bicycle accidents, voted to create a plan to inspect all bike paths and lanes and devise ways to pay for any needed repairs. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the city in 2017 paid out…
Instant Pot Warns Consumers About Problem with Its Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker
Instant Pot is cautioning owners of its Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker to stop using the product after reports that they tend to get overheated. According to an article on Consumer Reports, the manufacturer of the popular line of electric pressure cookers said on its Facebook page that it has received a “small number of reports”…
Woman and Her Dog Killed in Irvine Pedestrian Accident
Angelina Guentcheva, 65, and her dog, were killed in a pedestrian accident in Irvine after a vehicle struck them in the Woodbridge neighborhood. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal crash occurred the night of Feb. 18 in the area of Blue Lake South and Springacre as the woman, he…
FDA Approves First Ever Blood Test to Diagnose Brain Injuries
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever drug to help doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries. According to an article on Time.com, this essentially means that Banyan Biomarkers can commercialize its test, giving the company an early lead in the biotech industry’s race to find a way to diagnose concussions as soon…
KitchenAid Electric Kettles Recalled for Burn Risk
Thousands of KitchenAid electric kettles are being recalled due to the risk of burn injuries. According to a report on Today.com, if you bought a KitchenAid electric kettle between September 2013 and February 2018, your unit may be subject to a safety recall. On Feb. 20, the appliances’ manufacturer, Whirlpool, issued a recall of more…
Feds Sue Britax Over Jogging Stroller Injuries
The U.S. government is suing Britax, a South Carolina company that manufactures children’s products, to stop it from continuing to sell jogging strollers that have been blamed for at least 97 injuries including 50 children. According to a CBS news report, consumers have filed more than 200 complaints since January 2012 alleging that the wheels…
Man Critically Injured in Orange Hit and Run Crash
A man suffered life threatening injuries in a hit and run car accident in Orange the evening of Feb. 21. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred in the 300 block of West Katella Avenue. The man was struck by a gray Nissan Altima traveling east, police said. The…