Archives for May 2018

The use of ride sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft has become the norm for many people, especially in large metropolitan areas. Most people who routinely utilize these services don’t think about the safety of the cars they are riding in. The latest report by Carfax suggests that a large percentage of unrepaired cars subject […]

The safety of talc powder, a primary ingredient in powders and cosmetics, has been a controversial topic for decades. Leading manufacturers of the powder continue to battle lawsuits alleging that talc use can lead to serious disease and death. Now a trial in New Jersey is set to begin to determine whether Johnson & Johnson’s […]

Car seat heaters are one of the many convenience features offered by car manufacturers today. In most cases, heaters are a welcomed luxury for drivers. But automakers may be designing heaters that operate in ranges that exceed what humans can handle or installing heaters that do not conform to design specifications for temperature. In studies, […]

Overwhelmingly ninety-five percent of all lawsuits for personal injuries are resolved without trial once deposition testimony verifies the facts and expert witness have rendered their opinions. Major corporate defendants commonly demand that the terms of the settlement be confidential. Imposing confidentiality in a settlement reached after a lawsuit has been filed and litigated poses the danger […]

Another vehicle parts supplier is facing allegations that it violated consumer protection laws and committed fraud by surreptitiously using defective metal components in cars. Kobe Steel Ltd. (Kobe), the third largest steelmaker located in Japan, provides steel and aluminum components to car, plane and train manufacturers worldwide. Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against […]