Kia Motors America and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the recall of nearly 295,000 vehicles in the United States due to a problem that could lead to engine-compartment fires. The recall comes approximately one week after NHTSA announced that Kia and its parent company, Hyundai Motor America, must pay $137 million…
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Paul Potts, a driver that was injured during a catastrophic collision involving a tractor-trailer, has filed suit against the truck driver and multiple engineering firms. Three people were killed during the accident, including a 16-month-old girl and her father. Mr. Potts has claimed he suffered several injuries during the collision, including damages to his neck…
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GARDAWORLD, a private security firm, is being sued for $100 million after one of its armored vehicles allegedly caused a motor vehicle accident when it made an illegal left-hand turn. The GARDAWORLD armored vehicle was driving in the right lane of a road in Arlington, Texas, when it made an abrupt, illegal left-hand turn across…
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Ring, an Amazon-owned company producing smart home security products, has recalled approximately 350,000 of its smart video doorbells. According to a recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) is being recalled for potential fire and burn risks. The notice explains that the doorbell’s battery can overheat when incorrect…
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On November 30, 2020, the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas, Texas, issued an opinion affirming the $16.5 million jury verdict awarded to the Plaintiffs – the family of Bhupinder Deol, who lost their loved one in an 18-wheeler collision caused by the trucking company, New Prime, Inc. New Prime was found responsible for…
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Ford has been sued over problems with some versions of its much hyped EcoBoost engine, which can be found in many of its and Lincoln’s vehicles, including the Focus, Fusion, Edge, Lincoln MKC, and Lincoln MKZ that are equipped with the 1.5L, 1.6L, or 2.0L Ford EcoBoost engine. Ford boasts that its turbocharged, direct-injection EcoBoost…
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Many injured people seek to recover damages after a motor vehicle accident. Negligence that leads to injuries often paves the way for accountability. However, those who get hurt aren’t always completely without fault. And the fault of the injured person can sometimes affect their financial recovery. Whether an injured person’s fault will affect compensation is…
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Every day, American consumers have a chance to encounter defective products. Recalled products tend to make news, but it normally takes an investigation into complaints about products that are believed to be involved in causing injuries and property damage. During the holiday season, it is easy to expect more gift exchanges of all sorts of…
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