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Ford Issues Recall for Explorers

Ford has issued a recall of Explorer SUVs spanning the model years 2013-2017. Ford issued the recall for 350,000 Explorers in the U.S. and 25,200 in Canada. The recall is related to the rear suspension toe link. A toe link provides more weight on the rear tires, so they stay firmly on the ground. The…

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Depositions for a Personal Injury Lawsuit

If your claim requires a lawsuit, then you will eventually be required to provide a deposition. A deposition can be compared to a recorded interview. During the deposition, the person being deposed is asked questions from the lawyers representing various parties in a lawsuit. Depositions do not usually take place in a courtroom, but rather…

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Lawmakers Demand Amazon Product Brand Recalls

Last week Senators Richard Blumenthal, Robert Mendez, and Ed Markey sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos relating to reports that Amazon has ignored consumer safety complaints. Specifically, the letter from the lawmakers points out that there are recent allegations that AmazonBasics products have potentially been linked to fires, explosions, smoking, melting, and other…

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Recall: Salmonella Linked to Peaches

The Wawona Packing Company has issued a recall of peaches that were sold under several brand names at a variety of stores across multiple states. The tainted products have caused a salmonella infection outbreak across the United States. Wamona Packing has recalled bagged, bulk, and loose peaches that they supplied nationwide to retailers. Salmonella is…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) involve one of the most important and complex systems in the human body. An individual can suffer a traumatic brain injury from a car accident, construction accident, or even a fall. A TBI is caused by a sudden trauma to the brain. TBIs range in severity from mild, moderate, or severe….

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FDA Issues Warning Regarding Hand Sanitizer

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has issued a warning about the use of several hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the presence of a potentially dangerous chemical. The demand for hand sanitizing products exponentially increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep up with demand, some companies…

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Ikea Sued for Product Recall Response

A lawsuit seeking class action certification was filed against the popular furniture company, Ikea. The lawsuit alleges Ikea failed to take the proper steps to remove its previously recalled dressers from the homes of consumers. In 2016, Ikea issued a product recall when it acknowledged the subject dressers did not meet industry standards for stability…

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Boating Accidents Increase During Summer Months

As summer quickly approaches, many people plan spending time on the water. Whether you are a passenger relaxing in a boat or someone who enjoys water skiing, you may be surprised to know that boating accidents are more common than you might think. In 2018, the United States Coast Guard reported over 4,000 recreational boating…

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