Lawyers, including myself, have long complained of the unfairness of the mandatory arbitration process. Touted by many businesses as a better alternative to be jury trial process, those who oppose the mandatory arbitration system generally have a long list of inequities to parade as exhibits to support their arguments. Now, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and…
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Texas Supreme Court, it appears that a person’s immigration status has no place in a civil case. In TXI Transportation Company v. Randy Hughes, the court held that the driver’s illegal status was irrelevant and harmful error and remanded the case back for a new trial. The court went on to say that “appeals to…
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New reports are surfacing that the massive recall issued to correct the sticking gas pedal issue in Toyota vehicles is not working. By now, nearly everyone is aware of the reported problems in certain Toyota vehicles where the vehicles are accelerating on their own and out of control. Toyota has issued recalls for the floor…
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On Friday, March 5, 2010, a bus carrying passengers from Mexico to Los Angeles was involved in a rollover accident in Arizona killing 6 passengers and injuring 16 others. Initial reports indicate that the bus was operated by Tierra Santa, Inc. based out of Mexico. Before getting into the wreck, the bus had traveled through…
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Even after Toyota vehicles have been repaired as a result of a massive recall, the government and Toyota are continuing to receive complaints from Toyota drivers who say their cars have sped up by themselves — even after being fixed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is contacting every owner to learn more…
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Last month, the Texas Supreme Court threw out a case brought by an 80-year old woman in poor health, and told her to sue in Illinois. The case arose from the losses the woman sustained in her investment account. She sued her commodities broker and its agent. The Texas trial court overruled the broker’s motion…
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Work zone safety initiatives almost always target the drivers passing through construction areas, warning them to slow down, pay attention and be aware of their surroundings. This is sound advice, but states may be neglecting an even bigger problem. Across the country, nearly 1,000 people die every year in work zones. Over 18 percent of…
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Each year Consumer Reports rates the best vehicles for overall safety. They determine the safety scores by combining government and insurance industry crash test scores with accident avoidance results. Included on the list are the Kia Soul, Mazda3, Acura TL, Volkswagen Passat, Cadillac CTS, Nissan Rogue, and Infiniti EX. On the other hand, on the…
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