If you bought any type of dairy product, whether it be milk, cheese or any form in between, you are entitled up to $20 in compensation thanks to a $52 million class action lawsuit that was filed against the National Milk Producers Federation for price fixing. The companies involved in this class action lawsuit include:…
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Dairy Consumers Can Now Collect Up to $20 Thanks to a Recent Class Action Lawsuit
Ford Kuga (Escape) Fatal Fires Spur Recall in South Africa
The Los Angeles Times reports that nearly 50 Ford Kugas, vehicles we know better as Ford Escape in the United States, burst into flames in South Africa. The article gives the example of Reshall Jimmy, whose car caught fire while the 33-year-old was on vacation. When his body was pulled from the car his body…
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Distracted Driving
A California man who was rear-ended by a texting driver has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple calling for the tech giant to enable a “lockout” feature that will stop drivers from using their phones. According to a news report in Fortune.com, the lawsuit alleges that Apple has the technology to prevent drivers from…
6-Year-Old Boy Mauled to Death in Horror Pit Bull Accident
Logan Braatz, a 6-year-old boy, was viciously attacked by pit bulls in a dog bite accident as he was walking to F.L. Stanton Elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan. 17 at approximately 7:30 a.m. Logan was with Syria Sanders, a 5-year-old girl and Logan’s classmate, during the dog bite attack. Syria was also attacked…
Idaho Man Loses 7 Teeth and Suffers Facial Injuries in E-Cigarette Explosion
Idaho resident Andrew Hall lost seven teeth and suffered serious facial injuries after an e-cigarette he was smoking exploded in his face. According to news reports, Hall also suffered second-degree burns and was left with chunks of plastic wedged to his face. Hall posted images not just of his injuries, but also the damage the…
Feds Look into Hyundai Sonata Seatbelt Failure Issues
Federal regulators have launched a probe into whether to recall about 313,000 2013 Hyundai Sonatas after reports that the front passenger seatbelt broke loose in a crash. According to a report on Forbes.com, the investigation was prompted by complaints from two owners. In each of those cases, the vehicle owners reported that front passenger seatbelt…
Mold Found Inside Popular Teething Toy Sophie the Giraffe
Parents all over the country are taking to the Internet to spread awareness of a dangerous, defective teething toy known as “Sophie the Giraffe.” The creators of the defective toys boast that Sophie the Giraffe is a safe teething option for toddlers, since the product is made from 100% natural rubber derived from Hevea trees,…
SpaceX President Ordered to Give Deposition in Whistleblower Lawsuit
The president of Hawthorne-based SpaceX has been ordered by a judge to give a deposition in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former employee who was fired after reporting managers for allegedly pressuring technicians to ignore risks of explosions and approve tests for rocket parts. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, Los…
Manufacturer Issues Security Updates to Fix Pacemakers that Can Be Hacked
St. Jude Medical has issued security updates for its Merlin remote monitoring system, which are designed to fix flaws that could make its pacemakers vulnerable to hacking. According to a report in the Washington Times, certain pacemakers, defibrillators and other products manufactured by St. Jude are reportedly vulnerable to “cyber security intrusions and exploits,” the…
Twinkies and Palmer Candy Recall Products for Salmonella Contamination
If you have any of those holiday Twinkies left over in your shelf, you better check them again. According to a CNN news report, Hostess, which makes these popular sweet snacks, has issued a recall for the limited-edition Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies for possible salmonella contamination. The recalled products are multi-pack boxes with nine…