In its bid to protect corporate campaign donors, Congress has been working to pass 2 new laws that will provide more protection for corporations against class-action lawsuits. House Rule 986, which supporters dubbed the “Fairness in Class Action Litigation” law is also referred to as an “Erin Brokovich killer” by critics. The other law, House…
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Car Crash in Blythe Emphasizes Importance of Safety Restraints
When inside a vehicle, fastening your seatbelt should already be an instinctive habit for your own safety. A truck accident in Blythe, CA which occurred just over a month ago further emphasizes this point. What Happened in the car crash? The accident happened late around 11 PM, when Barbara Emard was driving her 1998 Ford…
Lawsuits Hold Apple Liable for Car Accidents
Do you text and drive? It’s not exactly uncommon and according to the US DoT there are about 1.5 million people who are texting behind the wheel at any given moment. But you need to stop this habit. It’s just as dangerous as driving while drunk. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Defective Seatbelts in Hyundai Vehicles Trigger Massive Recall
Hyundai has issued a recall for nearly 978,000 of its 2011-2015 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles due to possible seatbelt defects. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the seatbelts in these vehicles may have the tendency to detach during a vehicular accident. The seatbelts were made by ZF-TRW, a manufacturing company based in…
Does Going the Wrong Way on the Freeway Lead to Wrongful Deaths?
Just recently on March 12, 2017, a Mini Cooper went the wrong way when it entered the freeway in Commerce early in the morning. According to a statement by Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez of the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle entered the freeway near Slauson Avenue, and it was traveling at a slow speed in the…
Wrongful Death Case Leads to $26 Million Verdict Against Starline Tours
In 2014, a crash involving a Starline tour bus resulted in the death of a 16-year-old high school student. The parents of the victim sued for wrongful death, and after a lengthy trial the jury awarded a $26 million verdict for the plaintiffs. What Happened in the Lawsuit? Mira Costa high school student Mason Zisette…
Electric Bike Catches Fire in California
On March 19, 2017, an electric bike caught fire in Newport Beach and according to witnesses, battery parts were strewn everywhere. The incident occurred at the end of an access ramp on 18th Street.In a police report, it was stated that minutes prior to the incident, a man and woman sat next to their parked…
Frozen Pizzas Recalled by Wal-Mart Supplier
RBR Meat Company, which supplies Wal-Mart with frozen pizzas, has recalled 6,700 pizzas under the retailer’s Marketside brand in 11 states including California due to a potential listeria contamination. An estimated 21,220 lbs. of Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizza that were sent to Utah, Washington, Nevada and California retail centers were recalled. The U.S. Department of…
Are Millennials the Most Dangerous Drivers?
But according to a recent study, a millennial who is now between 19 and 24 years old is the most dangerous age group for drivers. Their youth makes them more susceptible to irresponsible behavior, and they’re also more likely to be distracted by mobile tech devices while driving. Findings for Car Accident Study The study…
California Warehouse Fire Raises Legal Issues
A fire had broken out at a warehouse in Oakland, California and it led to the deaths of 36 people. This was a painful tragedy, to say the least. The fire occurred in the Ghost Ship warehouse, and what’s notable about this case is that the building was illegally converted to provide budding artists with a…