Families in Washington and Oregon filed product liability lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson saying the company knew its baby powder was linked to ovarian cancer, but failed to warn them. According to a Fox 13 news report, four women said they were diagnosed with ovarian caner after the regular use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby…
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More Women File Lawsuit Alleging Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Link
U.S. Marine Killed in Lake Forest Motorcycle Accident
Scott Gonzalez, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine, has been killed in a Lake Forest motorcycle accident. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal accident occurred the morning of November 14, 2016 at the intersection of Toledo Way and Lake Forest Drive when Gonzalez was riding with his brother who was on…
Mazda Recalls Vehicles for Potential Fuel Leaks and Fires
Mazda is recalling about 70,000 of its cars from model years 2004 to 2008 because their fuel pump sealing rings may weaken over time and cause leaks, which is in turn a fire hazard. According to a report on Consumerist.com, while Mazda and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced the recall,…
Four Separate Brands of Ice Cream Recalled in California for Listeria Risk
Recall notices have been issues statewide for four separate brands of ice cream and gelato due to the possible risk of listeria contamination. According to a news report in Patch.com, all the recalled items were sold throughout California and were produced at the same facility, Dr. Bob’s of Upland, where samples taken by inspectors with…
Millions of Dual Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Recalled for Failure
Millions of Kidde brand dual smoke-CO alarms are being recalled because they may fail to warn users that their batteries have reached their limit. According to a WPIX news report, this causes users to think, incorrectly, that the detectors will work. Kidde NightHawk issued the recall of its combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm with model number…
Anaheim Dog Attack Caught on Camera
A 2-year-old boy has been hospitalized with injuries after a dog attack in which he and his mother were attacked by two large dogs. According to a KTLA news report, surveillance video shows two dogs attacking a mother and child in Anaheim on November 8, 2016. Video shows the two dogs surrounding the boy on…
Police Chases in Los Angeles: Are They Worth the Risk?
A Los Angeles Times article shows that police chases in the city injured more bystanders in 2015 than any other year in the last decade. This is a surge that has renewed the calls for the LAPD to reform a pursuit policy, which is considered one of the most permissive in California. According to the Times, 78 bystanders…
FDA Warns Fruit Processor about Listeria Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned California-based Simply Fresh Fruit saying that inspectors found listeria at the company’s processing facility in Vernon. According to a news report, investigators said they observed numerous violations of Current and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, particularly in the area of cross-contamination. The letter also says the company issued a voluntary recall…
Volvo Recalls Vehicles for Seatbelt Defects
Volvo, which produced the first three-point safety belt in the late 1950s, is now recalling about 74,000 vehicles for defective seatbelts. According to a news report on CNET.com, the automaker is recalling multiple 2016-2017 models in the U.S. including the S60, S90, V60, XC60 and XC90. Another 5,000 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The issue apparently rests with…
Five People Injured in Santa Ana Car Accident
A car accident in Santa Ana resulted in injuries for five people including two men and three children. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred at Santa Clara Avenue and Wright Street the afternoon of November 8, 2016. Police said the men were transported to an area trauma…