Have you ever wondered what happens if you are sued after a crash caused by a defective part on your car? Outcomes vary, but one recent case from southern California demonstrates the twists and turns these cases may take. Solomon Methenge was driving his Nissan Infiniti when he crashed into a minivan driven by a […]
What Happened with the GM Ignition Switch Litigation?
General Motors is still embroiled in litigation with plaintiffs from various states over ignition switch failures that resulted in serious crashes. In a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, the company is asserting that the Second Circuit Court of Appeals was wrong to rule that New GM—the company that emerged from bankruptcy in 2009—could […]
GM Hit with Fine for Preventing Its Accountants from Learning about Deadly Ignition Switches
Just when you thought GM would be out of the media for a little while, a new story emerges. In January, GM agreed to settle charges relating to how it handled the ignition switch cover-up from an internal accounting standpoint. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cares about how companies account for losses and potential […]
Uber’s S.F. Autos Deemed “Illegal” by Cal. DMV, Co. Picks Up & Moves to AZ
The era of self-driving cars is upon us. Many companies have obtained permits to test their driverless technologies in California. Notably absent from that list is Uber, the hometown San Francisco company that started out as a ride-share service. Uber has become well-known for flaunting California laws and regulations. In a bold move last December, […]
NTSB: Trucker Fatigue, Unfamiliarity with Area Caused Huge 2015 Truck-Train Crash
Many people remember hearing about the crash last February between a Metrolink train and a commercial truck. What was concluded about the cause of the crash? At about 6:00 on the morning of February 23, 2015, truck driver Jose Alejandro Sanchez-Ramirez of Yuma, Arizona went on duty. He worked as a farm equipment repairman. He […]
