General Motors has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 700,000 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks because of a potential steering issue. According to a CNN news report, the vehicles that are part of this recall may have a software problem that could cause them to spontaneously lose their electric power steering assistance for about…
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GM Recalls 700,000 Pickup Trucks for Potential Steering Problem
First California Trial Over Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Risk Begins
A bellwether trial has begun in California state court over the alleged ovarian cancer risks from Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products. According to a Courtroom View Network report, this is a closely watched, highly-anticipated trial where plaintiff Eva Echeverria’s case is the first talcum powder ovarian cancer trial to take place in state court…
Uber Knowingly Leased Unsafe Cars to Drivers in Singapore
An investigation by The Wall Street Journal has determined that global rideshare company, Uber, leased vehicles to its drivers in Singapore knowing that they could catch fire. The vehicles in question are Honda Vezel SUVs. One Uber driver reported that he had just dropped off a residential customer when he smelled smoke and flames burst…
Liquid Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled for Risk of Chemical Burns
New Jersey-based MixBin Electronics has issued a product defect recall for liquid glitter iPhone cases after at least two dozen people reported suffering chemical burns. According to a news report in the Daily Hornet, the recalled cases were sold at Victoria’s Secret, Nordstrom Rack, Tory Burch, Henri Bendel and MixBin stores all around the country….
Santa Barbara Police Department Installs Carbon Monoxide Sensors in Ford Explorer SUVs
The Santa Barbara Police Department is installing carbon monoxide sensors in its Ford Explorer cruisers after reports of police officers from other departments becoming sick or being involved in crashes as a result of the gas leaking into their cruisers. According to a news report, the city of Santa Barbara uses 14 Ford Explorer SUVs…
Bloody Pit Bull Attack in California Spurs Shooting
A Fremont police officer shot and killed a large pit bull after the dog attacked its owner and another woman at a local park. According to a CBS San Francisco news report, the incident occurred the evening of July 30 at Vallejo Mills Park. Police responded to a 911 call about a vicious dog attacking…
Nine Injured in Los Angeles Car Accident
Nine people were injured after a large white van plowed into a crowd of people in Mid-Wilshire. According to a KTLA news report, the collision occurred the afternoon of July 30, 2017 at 5088 West Pico Boulevard near The Fish Spot, a restaurant in the area. Police say the driver allegedly swerved to avoid another…
Ford Recalls Vehicles with Faulty Bolts That Could Increase Injury Risk During Crash
Ford has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 117,000 vehicles to replace improperly tempered seat, seatback, seatbelt and seatbelt buckle attaching bolts that could increase injury risks in the event of a car accident. According to an NBC New York news report, when the recall begins, Ford will replace the bolts for free. The…
Study Finds Degenerative Brain Disease Found in 99 Percent of Deceased NFL Players
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy known as CTE has been found in 99 percent of deceased NFL players’ brains that were donated to scientific research. According to a study published in the medical journal JAMA, the neurodegenerative brain disease can be found in those who have been exposed to repeated head trauma. The disease is marked by…
OC Fair Shuts Down G Force Ride after Deadly Accident in Ohio
OC Fair officials have shut down the G Force ride after a fatal accident involving a similar ride in Ohio. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the ride has been taken apart and is undergoing inspection. A spokeswoman for the OC Fair said as soon as they heard of the deadly…