Playing Pokemon Go while driving is not just risky, but it’s downright dangerous and is taking distracted driving to a whole new level, according to a new study by researchers at San Diego State University. An NBC News report says researcher John Ayers and his colleagues combed through social media posts on Twitter and looked…
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Volkswagen Recalls Vehicles for Fire Risks
The Volkswagen Group will recall about 281,500 vehicles sold in the U.S. due to separate issues that might lead to a fuel leak and potential fire dangers. According to a report on Auto Evolution, Volkswagen’s recall action will also include Audi models, and the units involved are as old as model-year 2007 and as new as 2016 models….
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Plaintiffs Often Don’t Live Long Enough to Get Their Day in Court
Many attorneys representing plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits are opposing an effort to centralize these cases to a federal court in Illinois because their clients don’t have long to live and may not even survive to see their day in court. According to a news report in Lawyers and Settlements, Johnson & Johnson has asked to have the…
Man Killed in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
A man suffered fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident in the Harvard Heights area of Los Angeles. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Western Avenue and Cambridge Street where the man was struck by two vehicles while crossing an unmarked crosswalk. LAPD officials said the…
Federal Officials Open Investigation into Ford F-150 Brakes
U.S. auto safety regulators have launched an investigation into the safety of brakes on certain versions of the Ford F-150 pickup truck. According to a USA Today news report, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the safety of brakes on the pickup trucks. Vehicle owners have described a…
Girl Burned after E-Cigarette Fireball Hits Her on Harry Potter Ride
A 14-year-old girl suffered burn injuries after a malfunctioning e-cigarette shot what was described as a “fireball” on the Hogwarts Express train at Universal Orlando in Florida. According to news reports, the girl was taking the ride between Universal Studios and the Islands of Adventure park with her family the afternoon of October 1, 2016…
San Diego Mom on the Hunt for Owner of Dog that Attacked Her Child
A San Diego area mom is searching for the owner of a dog that she says attacked and injured her 8-year-old daughter a block away from her school. According to a Fox 5 San Diego news report, the incident occurred when Kayla Loreth dropped off her daughter, Nevaeh, a block away from her school. Five…
Diabetics Warned about Hackers Who Can Get into Insulin Pumps
Johnson & Johnson is warning patients that it has learned of a security vulnerability in one of its insulin pumps that a hacker could exploit to overdose diabetics with insulin. According to a Reuters news report, the company is saying that the risk of this happening is “low.” But it could happen. This is apparently…
Witnesses Report Uber Self Driving Taxis Running Amok in Pittsburgh
Last month, Uber began a pilot program in Pittsburgh. And already witnesses have seen these cars run wild on the streets. One witness reported a driverless car going the wrong way down a one-way street. Another person saw a car being pulled over after having been in an accident. These are cars that take passengers…
New Trial Over Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Link
Yet another lawsuit alleging over the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer is going to court. According to a CBS News report, this one involves a California woman who is alleging that using Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products over many years for feminine hygiene caused her ovarian cancer. Her lawsuit accuses Johnson &…