Dozens of people in the United States have died because of the dangers posed by keyless ignitions, basically a push-button starter that allows drivers to keep their key fobs in their pockets. According to Forbes.com, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), announced the introduction of the Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology (PARK IT)…
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Bill to Stop Keyless Ignitions Might Finally Be Gaining Traction in Congress
Viral Video Shows Tesla Driver Asleep at the Wheel on LA Freeway with Vehicle on Autopilot
A shocking cell phone video appears to show a man sleeping while his Tesla is running on Autopilot at 75 mph on a busy Los Angeles-area freeway. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, a similar video was posted to Reddit a month and a half before the incident the morning of March 4…
Lawsuit Alleges Emotional Support Pit Bull Mauled Child in an Airport Terminal
A mother has filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of her 5-year-old daughter who she said was bitten when she attempted to pet an emotional support pit bull at Portland International Airport after getting the dog owner’s permission to do so. According to a report in The Washington Post, the girl’s mother Mirna Gonzalez…
Utility Company Says Its Equipment Probably Caused Camp Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation or PG&E has gotten closer to taking responsibility for the Camp Fire in Northern California, the deadliest wildfire in the United States in a century. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the utility company said it is “probable” that one of its transmission lines sparked the fire…
Los Angeles Lawmaker Proposes Changing BAC Limit from 0.08 to 0.05
Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, D-Marina del Rey, has introduced a bill that would lower the threshold for driving under the influence (DUI) from the current 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. According to a report in The Orange County Register, the bill, AB 1713 is called Liam’s Law in memory of a 15-month-old boy who in 2016,…
New Report Shows Pedestrian Fatalities Hit the Highest Number Nationwide Since 1990
The number of pedestrians killed on the nation’s roadways in 2018 was the highest in 28 years, according to a new report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). A KTLA news report states that the increase can be attributed to driver and walker distraction, alcohol and drug impairment and more SUVs on the…
Subaru Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles Over Brake Light Problem
Subaru Corporation has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 2.3 million vehicles worldwide over a brake light problem in what would be the automaker’s biggest ever recall. According to a report on Autonews.com, Subaru is recalling nearly 2 million of its popular Impreza and Forester models in the United States, its biggest market. The…
Hyundai and Kia Recall More than 500,000 Vehicles as Fire Risk Increases
Hyundai and Kia have added more than 500,000 vehicles to a string of recalls that has stretched out for more than three years now. According to a news report, three recalls released this week by the government add new problems and vehicles to the Korean automakers’ list of safety issues, which have brought in hundreds…
Pet Food Company Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Toxic Levels of Vitamin D That Led to Pet Illnesses and Deaths
One of multiple lawsuits filed against Hill Pet Nutrition alleges that the company dragged its feet in recalling its canned dog food with potentially toxic levels of vitamin D, leading to the deaths and illnesses of numerous dogs. According to a CBS news report, Hill manufactured and sold the Specialty Dog Food products to tens…
Boston Market Recalls 86 Tons of Frozen Meals for Glass or Plastic Contamination
Boston Market has recalled about 86 tons worth of its boneless pork rib patties because they may be contaminated with pieces of glass or hard plastic. According to a CNN news report, the patties, distributed by Ohio-based food manufacturer, Bellisio Foods, are included in the Boston Market Home Style Meals labeled as Boneless Pork Rib…