The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently escalated its investigation of 709,000 Ford vehicles to an engineering analysis, which is one next step closer to issuing a recall. The vehicles are at risk of catastrophic engine failure under normal driving conditions. The potentially affected vehicles are 2021 and 2022 Ford…
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A class action lawsuit has been filed, which alleges that LetsGetChecked, an at-home test for Lyme disease, is inaccurate, deceives customers, and violates consumer protection laws. The at-home test is sold online and advertises that results “can indicate the presence of Lyme disease.” The customer takes a blood sample from a finger prick at home,…
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LensCrafters recently settled a lawsuit filed by prescription eyeglass customers for $39 million. The plaintiffs alleged that the eyewear chain misled them about how well its Accufit technology could measure their eyes. LensCrafters was accused of violating consumer protection laws for claiming that Accufit was five times more precise, down to 1/10th of a millimeter, than…
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At least 7,508 pedestrians were struck and killed by a vehicle in 2022 according to a recently published report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. This number represents a troubling trend because over the past decade, from 2010 – 2021, pedestrian deaths increased 77 percent, from 4.302 to 7,624. Over this same timeframe other types…
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According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, Kratom is an herbal extract that comes from evergreen tree leaves. The extract allegedly increases alertness and physical energy. People also use Kratom to combat symptoms of anxiety and depression, reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms, and alleviate physical pain. To capitalize on the potentially helpful qualities of Kratom,…
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Chrysler recently issued a recall of at least 132,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to a fire risk. The recall involves vehicles from the 2014-2016 model years. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside until a remedy is developed because, according to Chrysler, the vehicles are at risk of catching fire even when the engines…
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Cities across the United States have filed lawsuits against Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. for their failure to install anti-theft technology in millions of their vehicles. The alleged defect is the failure of Hyundai and Kia to install electronic immobilizers on their vehicles, which were standard on 96% of all vehicles sold in…
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Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing recently issued a recall of approximately 33,000 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI lawn mower engines because the high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover and cause a fuel leak that creates a fire and burn hazard. The recall involves Kawasaki engines used in the Ferris brand name in the…
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