A court in Florida has granted tennis player Venus Williams an emergency court order preventing the plaintiffs from taking evidence from two vehicles involved in a fatal car accident in connection with a wrongful death lawsuit that has been filed against Williams. According to a report in The Daily Mail, the tennis star filed a…
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Venus Williams Wins Emergency Court Order with Regard to Evidence on Wrongful Death Case
Pedestrians Injured in Newport Beach Car Accident
Two people were hospitalized with injuries after a pedestrian accident the night of July 6, 2017 after a car veered off the roadway and struck them. According to a news report in the Daily Pilot, the injury collision occurred in the 1900 block of West Coast Highway. Police arrived at the scene after receiving reports…
Mazda Recalling Vehicles for Parking Brake Defects
Mazda has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 228,000 cars in the United States because of parking brake defects. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the parking brake in these vehicles may not fully release or could fail to hold the cars, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle recall…
New Seattle Law Aims to Protect Workers from Erratic Schedules
A new law that went into effect last week billed as the “secure scheduling law,” essentially protects workers in Seattle from dealing with erratic schedules. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the law applies to retail, food services or drinking establishments in the city with 500 or more employees worldwide. Under this…
Two Injured after Small Plane Crashes on 405 Freeway Near John Wayne Airport
Two people suffered injuries after a small airplane crashed on the 405 Freeway near John Wayne Airport in Orange County the morning of Friday, June 30, 2017. According to a KABC news report, the twin-engine Cessna 310 crashed at around 9:30 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway. Video from the scene of the…
FDA Warns Drug Maker Over Deadly Homeopathic Teething Tablets
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to a New Jersey based company, which recently recalled homeopathic teething tablets for infants and toddlers with inconsistent levels of belladonna, a toxic herb. According to a report in the Daily Hornet, the FDA sent Raritan Pharmaceuticals a warning letter on June 20,…
MTV Star Steelo Brim’s Nephew Drowns in Swimming Pool Accident
MTV’s “Ridiculousness” star Sterling “Steelo” Brim‘s 3-year-old nephew drowned in the actor’s North Hollywood home’s swimming pool after wandering into the backyard and falling into the water. According to a TMZ news report, the toddler wandered into the backyard the morning of June 23, 2017 when adults weren’t looking and fell into the pool. It…
Ford Recalls Vehicles for Safety and Compliance Issues
Ford has announced that it will recall more than 400,000 vehicles for safety and compliance issues. According to a CNBC news report, Ford issued one recall and two safety-compliance recalls affecting its 2015-2017 Transit van or bus vehicles. So far, no accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of these vehicles. Recall Details…
Tennis Star Venus Williams Blamed for Fatal Car Accident
Tennis superstar Venus Williams has been found “at fault” for a fatal car accident, which resulted in the death of 78-year-old Jerome Barson. According to a TMZ news report, the collision occurred June 9 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Officials say Williams’ northbound SUV suddenly entered the intersection and caused the vehicle carrying Barson and…
Video of Teen Injured After Falling Off Six Flags Ride Goes Viral
A 14-year-old girl was injured after she fell about 25 feet from a ride at the Six Flags amusement park in upstate New York. According to a CNN news report, the girl was not seriously injured and is said to be in stable condition. Officials said the girl, who was from Greenwood, Delaware, was on…