Linda Hunt, who plays the role of Henrietta Lange on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” was injured in a Hollywood car accident. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the crash occurred on July 2 when the black BMW SUV that Hunt was driving collided with a car and another SUV while the 73-year-old…
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“NCIS: Los Angeles” Star Linda Hunt Injured in Hollywood Car Accident
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Exploding NutriBullet Blenders
The maker of the high-speed NutriBullet blender is facing a class action lawsuit, which alleges that the manufacturer failed to warn consumers about the blenders’ propensity to explode. According to a CBS news report, the 64-page court filing dated July 2 accuses Capital Brands of violating federal and state consumer protection laws along with warranty…
Southern California Sees Spikes in Motorcycle Accident Deaths
Motorcycle accident deaths have been on the rise for the last two decades, especially in Southern California. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, motorcycle crash fatalities have more than doubled since 1997 and summer time is especially deadly for motorcyclists. In fact, the number of motorcycle accident deaths is usually…
Mazda Recalls 270,000 Older Vehicles for Defective Takata Airbags
Mazda is recalling nearly 270,000 older vehicles that are equipped with potentially lethal Takata airbags in the United States. According to a news report on MLive.com, the automaker will recall 269,618 vehicles including the 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles across the United States. Associated Press notes that the recall is being issued…
Family of Four Killed in Palmdale Car Accident
Four people, all members of the same family, were killed in a violent Palmdale car accident the morning of July 3. According to a KTLA news report, the deceased were identified as Bryan Byrd, 21, Lei’ani Cathey, 20 and their two young daughters, Lei’niyah, 2, and Blayre, 1. The family was traveling in a four-door…
Group Calls for Ford Explorer Recall Over Deadly Carbon Fumes
The Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit safety advocacy group, is calling for Ford to recall 1.35 million Explorer SUVs over continued complaints of exhaust fumes in passenger compartments. According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, the group says it has found 44 complaints in a government database over fumes and potential carbon monoxide…
Former Bravo Star Melyssa Ford Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Freeway Hit and Run Accident
Former Bravo star Melyssa Ford suffered serious injuries in a rollover accident in Los Angeles. According to a report on People.com, the 41-year-old hip hop music video model and reality star who starred in the Bravo show, “Blood Sweat & Heels,” was on her way to a bridal shower the afternoon of June 28 when…
Complaints About Ford Explorer SUVs Continue Over Carbon Monoxide Leaks
Even as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its two-year investigation of Ford Explorer SUVs, which spew lethal carbon monoxide gas into vehicle compartments poisoning occupants, complaints continue to pile up against the automaker over these defective vehicles. According to a CBS news report, the Center for Auto Safety is renewing its…
$5 Million Settlement Reached in PepsiCo Wage Theft Lawsuit
Truck drivers who filed a class action wage lawsuit against PepsiCo are waiting for approval of a preliminary $5 million settlement. If the settlement is approved, PepsiCo will pay $5 million for failure to pay overtime and work done during lunch and rest breaks. The payment will cover 1,800 drivers employed between Jan. 25, 2013…
Here Are the New California Traffic Laws That Went into Effect on July 1
Several new traffic-safety related laws went into effect in California starting Sunday, July1. Many of these laws largely have an impact on drivers for hire, buses and private carriers. But, it’s a good idea for everyone to know what these laws are and how they affect us all. Laws Aimed at Safety Child Seat Restraints:…