Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary have agreed to pay potentially more than $50 million to settle a consumer class action over the lead tainted toys. The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, will resolve 22 consolidated lawsuits by providing refunds or other reimbursement to consumers who purchased toys that were recalled…
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General Motors is recalling more than 22,000 Chevrolet Corvettes that have removable roofs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration believes that the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvettes and the 2006-2007 Corvette Z06’s with removable roofs have an adhesive between the roof panel and frame that can separate, which can cause noise, poor fit and water leakage. In…
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In recent news, on December 23, 2009, a federal lawsuit was filed against University Medical Center and Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. The suit alleges that a woman and her husband arrived at the UMC emergency room on November 30, 2009 with severe abdominal pain and waited for six hours without being treated or examined….
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Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA confirmed receiving…
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On Christmas Eve, a father, his daughter and the daughter’s husband were driving on a two way road when the car coming the opposite direction entered their lane and hit them head-on. The daughter was taken to the hospital by helicopter, suffering from a severe broken left leg. The father and son-in-law each suffered from…
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Runway overruns have become the most frequent type of airline accident in recent years. Planes sometimes do go off the end of runways because they were traveling too fast or were too high when attempting to land. These may have been factors in two Southwest Airlines runway accidents, in Chicago and in Burbank, Calif. Sometimes…
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Nearly every legal publication is doing its year-end review of how the economy has affected the law firms that earn revenue through the billable hour. The economy has slowed the ordinary rate increase that law firms normally implemented from year to year. For example, The National Law Journal’s annual survey of billing rates showed that…
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This time of year, many people decorate their homes or Christmas trees with holiday lights. As a result, it is important to make sure you lights are in good shape to prevent electrocutions or fires. Consumer reports recommends that you replace holiday lights every three years. This is to avoid frayed or cracked wires. Some…
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