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Universal Security Instruments Recalls 180,000 Smoke Detectors
August 1st, 2019 | Product liability
Universal Security Instruments has recalled 180,000 smoke detectors and alarms. The company has received more than 130 reports of the alarms not working properly when tested after installation, according to the recall notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sole purpose of smoke detectors (also called smoke alarms) is to save lives. We […]Read More
Cory Watson Attorneys File “Chevy Shake” Lawsuit Against General Motors
April 23rd, 2019 | Product liability
Cory Watson Attorneys has filed a class action lawsuit against General Motors (GM) claiming the automotive giant knowingly concealed a known defect from its customers. The defect, widely known as the “Chevy Shake,” causes certain GM vehicles to violently shake or consistently vibrate at high speeds. The suit, filed by plaintiff Douglas Weiss, claims the shaking […]Read More
Hunt Safely This Season: Remington 700 Rifle Recalled for Deadly Trigger Defect
August 24th, 2017 | Defective products
Nearly One Million Model 700 Rifles Remain Unrepaired Over the decades, millions of gun owners have relied on the classic Remington 700 bolt-action rifle. But no matter how safely hunters exercise their 2nd Amendment rights, this season nearly one million Remington Model 700 rifles will put lives at risk, despite a little-publicized safety recall regarding […]Read More
Unfairness in Proposed Class Action Law: New Bill Would Hurt Consumers Across the Country
April 4th, 2017 | Class actions
The United States Senate will vote on the mistitled “Fairness in Class Action Act of 2017,” H.R. 985, a bill that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220-201. The bill was sold by its sponsor, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), as a way to “assure fair and prompt recoveries for class members and […]Read More
Volkswagen Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
March 20th, 2017 | Defective products
$4.3 BILLION PLEA AGREEMENT IS PART OF THE LARGEST AUTOMAKER SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY On Friday, March 10, Volkswagen pleaded guilty to claims brought by the Department of Justice over Volkswagen’s now-infamous diesel emissions scandal. The plea is part of a $4.3 Billion agreement to dispose of criminal charges for conspiracy to commit fraud, obstruction of […]Read More
Automakers Knew Takata Airbags Were Dangerous: Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota Sold Cars Anyway
March 16th, 2017 | Defective products
Victims of Takata’s infamous defective airbags have alleged that Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota knew these airbags were dangerous since the late 1990’s—but sold their cars anyway. The new class action lawsuit was filed in Miami, Florida’s federal district court on February 27, 2017. The lawsuit claims Honda experienced dangerous failures caused by design defects […]Read More
Volkswagen Reaches Additional $1.2 Billion “Dieselgate” Settlement, But Criminal Investigation Looms Large
February 22nd, 2017 | Defective products
Last Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer gave his initial approval of a $1.22 Billion settlement of lawsuits brought by a class of consumers who purchased 80,000 Volkswagen 3.0 liter diesel vehicles. This initial approval follows a prior settlement for smaller-engined 2.0 liter diesels that will provide more than $14 Billion of value to […]Read More
Defective Airbags Cause Severe Injuries
March 24th, 2016 | Defective products
Airbags are one of the most important safety measures built into modern cars. They are intended to deploy in the event of a car accident, reducing the trauma sustained at impact. When operating correctly, airbags can minimize injuries and save lives. When defective, these devices can do the opposite, severely injuring drivers and their […]Read More
Could Your Car Be Infected With a Computer Virus?
October 22nd, 2015 | Defective products
Today’s technologically advanced cars are increasingly vulnerable to malware and viruses introduced by hackers – similar to the type of stuff that regularly vexes PC users – and automakers and policymakers have some ways to go toward addressing this emerging safety risk.Read More
