Kidde has recalled more than 40 million defective fire extinguishers because they may not work in an emergency. According to a USA Today news report, one death has been linked to problems with the Kidde extinguishers, some of which may have been on the market for more than four decades. In 2014, the fire extinguishers…
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Massive Recall of 40 Million Kidde Fire Extinguishers That May Not Work
BMW Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles for Fire Risks
BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood. According to a USA Today news report, a spokesman for the German automaker says the risk of fire is very low in both cases, but that the vehicles should be parked outside…
NHTSA Launches Investigation into Ford Steering Problems
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford vehicles over concerns that the steering wheels may get detached when the cars are in motion. According to a report in Autonews.com, NHTSA is investigating 2014-2016 model Ford Fusion cars after three reports of steering wheel bolts coming loose…
LuLaRoe Faces $1 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Pyramid Scheme
LuLaRoe, a California-based clothing company known for its colorful leggings, has been hit with a class action lawsuit claiming the company encouraged women interested in selling their items to take out loans, run up credit cards and even sell their breast milk. According to an NBC news report, the federal class action lawsuit seeks $1…
Tour Bus Driver Faulted for Palm Springs Crash That Left 13 Dead
The driver of a tour bus that crashed into a stopped big-rig on the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs in October 2016 that left 12 passengers dead was most responsible for the crash, a CHP investigation has concluded.According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the driver of the tour bus, Teodulo Elias…
Man Killed in Highland Park Hit and Run Crash
A 70-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Highland Park after he was struck and dragged by a driver who left the scene. According to a KTLA news report, the incident occurred at the corner of York Boulevard and Avenue 54 early morning on October 24, 2017. The victim was walking in a…
Senate Vote on Class Action Lawsuits Deals Major Blow to Consumer Rights
The U.S. Senate voted this week to kill a controversial rule that would have allowed Americans to file class-action lawsuits against banks instead of being forced into private arbitration. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the Senate followed similar action by the House in July and President Trump is expected to sign…
It’s the Spookiest Time of the Year for Young Pedestrian
What’s not to love about the magic of Halloween? It’s a fun time of year for kids with trick-or-treating, classroom parties and haunted houses. But, Halloween is also one of the spookiest and scariest nights when it comes to pedestrian accidents – particularly those involving children who are out trick-or-treating. According to the National Safety…
Meadow Walker Settles with Porsche in Paul Walker Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The late actor Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Porsche alleging her father died because he was not able to release his seatbelt in time to escape a fiery car crash. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, Meadow Walker, now 18, reached the…
400,000 Dishwashers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled more than 400,000 Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador dishwashers after reports that the power cords in these appliances could overheat and set off a fire. According to a report on CNET.com, so far, there have been five instances of the malfunctioning power cords causing fires and…