With the recent hurricanes pummeling the United States in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, large numbers of areas have been left without power. Many families turn to using a portable generator for electricity in order to stay safe and alive while waiting for electricity to be restored. While generators can often provide lifesaving electricity, they […]
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Playtex Recalls 3.6 Million Children’s Plates and Bowls due to Choking Hazard
Playtex has recalled 3.6 million childrens’ plates and bowls in the U.S. and 1.9 million in Canada. The plates and bowls that are covered under the recall have designs printed on the bottom. These designs include cars, princesses, superheroes, construction scenes, giraffes, and more. The plates and bowls are white polypropylene and have a non-slip […]
When is an Employer Liable for Employee Accidents or Misconduct?
It’s always been your dream to open a small, family-owned bakery. You’ve finally saved up the money to do it and you’re overwhelmed with orders. So you decide to hire a delivery driver to help you deliver to customers. One day, the driver calls you, panicked, and tells you he’s been in an accident with […]
Can California Hotels be Sued for Providing Negligent Security?
Hotels are a part of modern life – we think nothing of going on a road trip or a long vacation away from home knowing that we can find a hotel practically anywhere. We expect that the hotels we stay at are safe and that the management will take steps to ensure our safety during […]
Honda and Nissan Settle Defective Takata Airbag Claims for over $700 Million
After a U.S. federal investigation, Takata, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer agreed to pay $1 billion for covering up the existence of faulty airbags that were installed in millions of cars in the U.S. Takata airbags can explode with excessive force causing metal shrapnel to spray forcefully on the occupants of the car. The airbags […]
