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Toyota Pays $78.5 Million To Resolve Claims Related To Defective Airbags
Toyota has agreed to pay $78.5 million to settle claims related to a defective airbag. The lawsuit alleged that several models had defective airbags that could malfunction during a crash. Specifically, these airbags would fail to deploy during an accident resulting in potential injury to the driver or front passenger. The settlement benefits owners… Read More »
Lawsuit Blames Lowe’s For Worker’s Electrocution Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a Las Vegas area Lowe’s after a worker suffered a fatal electrical shock injury while installing LED lighting. The lawsuit claims that the worker was electrocuted after coming into contact with exposed wiring. According to the lawsuit, Lowe’s contracted with a company called Stratus Unlimited to perform construction…. Read More »
GM Initiates Recall Of Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Due To Airbag Defect
GM recently issued a recall of nearly one million vehicles over a potentially fatal airbag defect. When airbags go wrong, it’s because of the inflator. The inflator can inflate the airbag too rapidly causing it to explode in the faces of front seat passengers and the driver. Years ago, the auto part manufacturer Takata… Read More »
18-Year-Old Dies In Flying Tire Accident
An 18-year-old woman died after a flying tire struck her windshield. The tire flew over a concrete barrier after becoming unlatched from a truck that was headed in the opposite direction. The incident occurred on I-75. However, maintenance on a vehicle is always the responsibility of the driver. In this article, the Florida flying… Read More »
Woman Sues Toyota Over Allegedly Faulty Liftgate
Toyota is being sued in Florida by a woman who claims she was injured by a faulty liftgate. According to the lawsuit, the woman was unloading materials from the back of her vehicle when the liftgate suddenly fell on top of her head. The plaintiff alleges that Toyota is responsible for her injuries and… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Norwegian Cruises After Teen Is Injured On Go Kart
A teen and her family have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after the teen lost control of her go cart, according to a recent filing in federal court. According to the lawsuit, the teen suffered multiple injuries including whiplash. She has also possibly sustained injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurological injuries, and… Read More »
Family Awarded $11 Million After Mother Dies Of Kratom Overdose
Kratom is a naturally occurring herbal supplement that has been the subject of a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits. The supplement is sold in the United States as an herbal supplement that can enhance mood. In lower doses, it has a stimulant effect. In higher doses, it can cause sedation. Americans use the… Read More »
Court Reinstates Lawsuit In Which Toddler Fell To Her Death
In July of 2019, an 18-month-old toddler fell to her death through an open window in the play area of a Royal Caribbean vessel. Her grandfather was blamed for the death and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter for allowing the girl to sit on the ledge. The grandfather claimed that he didn’t realize that… Read More »
Target Recalls 2.2 Million Scented Candles Over Break Hazard
The popular department store, Target, recently recalled 2.2 million Threshold scented candles from its stores over a break hazard. According to the recall, the glass surrounding the candle could break when the candle is lit. This poses a risk to consumers of burn injury or laceration. The candles are inside of a glass jar…. Read More »
Navigating Liability Issues For Autonomous Vehicles
At present, there are no truly autonomous vehicles. In terms of the marketing, the usage of the term autonomous has led to some issues for automakers. Today, vehicle corporations like Tesla state that their vehicles have advanced driver assist and safety features. They are not strictly autonomous. Those who cause accidents while failing to… Read More »
