United Airlines has been hit with a class action lawsuit from angry passengers demanding refunds for their canceled flights. According to a Daily Mail news report, the airline slashed its flight schedules because of the coronavirus pandemic resulting in thousands of flight cancellations for numerous passengers. United Airlines has refused to issue monetary refunds to…
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United Airlines Hit with Class Action Lawsuit for Refusing to Refund Tickets for Canceled Flights
Toy Llamas Recalled for Potential Choking Hazard
A Minneapolis company is recalling thousands of toy llamas after reports of screws falling off and creating a choking hazard for young children have surfaced. According to a report in the Star Tribune, the recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and involved about 4,000 Musical Lili Llama wooden toys created…
Zoom Faces Class Action Lawsuit in California for Sharing Consumer Data with Facebook
With coronavirus lockdowns in place in many parts of the United States, more and more people are resorting to Zoom video conferencing not just for work-related meetings, but also to catch up with friends and family members. According to a report on Vice.com, a Zoom user has filed a class action lawsuit in California against…
Nissan Recalls 250,000 Vehicles for Defective Takata Airbag Inflators
Nissan is recalling more than 250,000 vans, trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators. According to an ABC news report, the recalled vehicles have airbags with volatile ammonium nitrate that can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel. But they have a moisture-absorbing chemical that was supposed to make them…
NHTSA Redefines Safety Regulations for Driverless Cars
Driverless cars will not be exempt from U.S. crash-test standards, according to a new rulemaking proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In some cases, automakers may even have to prove that future versions of the cars are safer than they are now. NHTSA said it plans to modify what it calls its…
Here is What You Can Do If Your Car Has Been Recalled During the Coronavirus Pandemic
When an automaker issues a safety recall, it means that the vehicle has a serious safety problem and that the car needs to be fixed right away. What can you do if your vehicle gets recalled during the coronavirus pandemic though? Like many others, if you are working from home and don’t need to drive,…
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits in the Time of COVID-19
As the coronavirus outbreak chokes the nation and the entire world, consumer attorneys anticipate a number of potential class actions to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. While our law firm is focused on keeping clients informed and our associates safe, we are also watching for potential class action lawsuits that could be triggered by…
Toyota Highlander SUVs Recalled for Stalling Risk
Toyota is recalling an auto defect recall for about 38,000 Highlander SUVs because they may suddenly stall while driving and cause a car accident. According to Consumer Reports, the problem is caused by the vehicle’s automatic stop-start feature, a fuel-saving measure that can shut the engine off when the car is not moving. In this…
FDA Says Zantac Should Not Be Sold Or Used, Citing Cancer Danger
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking all manufacturers to pull all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine drugs, known by the brand name Zantac, from the market immediately. According to a report in The New York Times, the levels of a contaminant in the heartburn medications increase over time and can progress to cancer…
Update for Our Clients, Consumers and Other Attorneys on Bisnar | Chase During the COVID-19 Crisis
As we all deal with the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic we wanted to share what our firm is doing and what you can expect from us. We are committed to staying in tight communication with all of our clients and colleagues throughout the country. For over 40 years Bisnar Chase has been a guiding…