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Reboilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

On March 14, 2024, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on gas-fired hot water residential boilers due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazards. The boilers were manufactured by U.S. Boiler Company LLC, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and were sold at independent heating and plumbing contactors and wholesale distributors nationwide from February 2009 through…

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427,000 Kia Tellurides Recalled Over Rollaway Risk

Recently, more than 427,407 Kia Telluride SUVs were recalled due to potential roll aways while in park. The roll aways are caused by the right front drive-shift and the intermediate shafts in the vehicles not fully engaging. The improper assembly increases the risk of unintended vehicle movement, therefore increasing the likelihood of potential crashes, injury,…

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Jury Award $45 Million Dollars in Punitive “Punishment” Damages Against Large Automotive Manufacturer

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a Federal Jury in Colorado Springs returned a $45 million-dollar punitive damages verdict against Ford Motor Company for the company’s long-standing knowledge of a “false parking” defect on their vehicle. The case arose from an incident that took place on December 27, 2016, when the Plaintiff Lorelle Thompson, who was…

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3M Earplug Lawsuit Update 2024

How Veterans Can Get the Compensation They Deserve What Happened? Imagine dedicating years of your life to serving your country, being face-to-face with battle and combat zones. Then, after returning home, you started noticing that your hearing is limited, and you’re experiencing other symptoms, too. This is the harsh reality many veterans and service members…

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Understanding Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims When Workers’ Compensation is Involved

Understanding Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims When Workers’ Compensation is Involved Losing a loved one or suffering a catastrophic injury from a workplace accident is a devastating experience that can result in tremendous losses. In addition to suffering physically and emotionally, you and your family may find yourselves in a precarious financial situation due…

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