Honda is getting ready to issue a vehicle recall for 374,000 of its Odyssey minivans and Acura MDX SUVs to fix a problem involving defective airbags. Â According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the airbag system in such vehicles can be triggered due to electrical interference. In order to prevent the malfunction, Honda…
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Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled for Defective Airbags
Toyota Issues Recall Again after Bungling Initial Fix
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than 780,000 RAV4 and Lexus HS250h vehicles for the second time after a problem with the suspension that was not properly fixed the first time. According to a Reuters news report, the SUVs and luxury sedans were initially recalled in August 2012 for rear tie rods, a suspension component,…
Angelo Paparelli: Immigration Law Superstar
Angelo Paparelli is an attorney you can count on. He is the only attorney that I have ever sent people to that need immigration assistance. Mr. Paparelli is an immigration law SuperStar. I have known Angelo Paparelli for more than 20 years. I can attest that he is not only a great talent but a…
California Could Ban Voice Texting for Teen Drivers
We recently posted a blog about paying attention to in-vehicle distractions when driving. The number one riskiest distraction according to a new study was speech-to-text systems that allow drivers to send texts and emails by speaking. Now California could put a new law in effect to ban teens from voice-texting while driving. Teens cannot use…
Understanding Job Classifications Under California Labor Law
An interesting article in Lawyers & Settlements raises the important and interesting issue of who gets to be classified as “exempt” under California Labor Law. The article gives the example of Claudia, who is employed as a supervisor in the retail industry and classified as “exempt.” This is in keeping with California law, except for…
Ford Recalls Sedans for Steering Issues
Ford is issuing a product defect recall for 355,000 sedans for corrosion issues that could lead to loss of steering. According to a report in The Car Connection, a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) web site says that the vehicles involved in the recall are certain 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown…
Why it is Important to Pay Attention to What Causes Distracted Driving
Driving is second nature to almost all Southern Californians. It’s not easy to get from place to place here without a car. But, driving a car can also be dangerous – not because of the external dangers presented by negligent motorists and hazardous roadways, but also because of the dangers inside the vehicle. According to…
Toyota Recalls Vehicles for Stalling Problems
Toyota announced two separate auto defect recalls to address stalling issues. According to a CNN news report, the recalls cover a total of 369,000 Toyota vehicles worldwide including 235,000 in the United States. The larger recall includes Highlander Hybrid models produced between 2006 and 2010 and Lexus RX 400h vehicles made from 2006 to 2008….
Bicyclist Killed in Newport Beach Car Accident
Debra H. Deem, 58, of Laguna Beach, was killed in a Newport Beach bicycle accident after she was hit by a minivan. According to a news report in The Daily Pilot, the fatal bicycle crash occurred when Deem was riding a bicycle west on East Coast Highway. A minivan struck her just east of Newport…
Patient Deaths Occur in Iowa Care Facility
The Golden Age Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Centerville, Iowa, is facing $15,000 in new state fines after three residents died under questionable circumstances, according to a Jan. 22 news report in The Des Moines Register. The report states this is the third time in seven months that the nursing home has been accused of…
