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MIT Study Finds VW Emissions Could Cause 60 Premature Deaths
October 30, 2015
Boston, MA: According to a new study by researchers at MIT, Volkswagen's use of software, called VW defeat devices, to evade emissions standards in more than 482,000 diesel vehicles sold in the US, could contribute to 60 premature deaths across the country.
Keyless Cars and Carbon Monoxide
October 21, 2015
Santa Monica, CA: Keyless cars have been on the market since 2003 but the dangers associated with them are fast overtaking the advantages, according to the litigation documents. They have been linked to everything from easy theft to dangerous and deadly cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Out-of-Date Tires Can Be Deadly
October 19, 2015
Santa Monica, CA: California lawyer Chris Spagnoli, from the firm of Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, has gone to war with car companies and tire makers many times throughout her career. She is now seeing a new and deadly problem. Those tires on your vehicle may have very few miles on them and look fine, but if they are more than six years old, they may be on the road to a catastrophic automotive failure.
Paxil Far More Dangerous Than Originally Reported, New Data Analysis Shows
September 17, 2015
Santa Clara, CA A new analysis of a study on the contentious selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Paxil (paroxetine), made by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), shows that the antidepressant was no more effective than the placebo comparator and considerably more dangerous than the original published study data indicated. According to a report in the Washington Post, the investigators who have just completed the review of original raw data from what is called “study 329”, noted that the errors in the coding of adverse events were so egregious it was difficult to see how they could have occurred unintentionally.
Lawsuit Filed against eBay, PayPal for Infringement and RICO Violations
August 24, 2015
Bel Air, CA A lawsuit has been filed against eBay, PayPal and various eBay sellers for trademark infringement and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) linked to the sale of fake products on eBay.com. The plaintiff, who has registered trademarks for various products including iPhone cases and iPhone watch cases, alleges that as many as 2,000 eBay sellers, including the sellers named as defendants in the lawsuit, are using its trademark to sell fake products. The lawsuit claims eBay and PayPal knowingly and deliberately facilitate and profit from the sale of counterfeit products.
New Ruling on Establishing Injury Makes it Easier for Data Breaches Lawsuits to Proceed
August 6, 2015
Santa Clara, CA A recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on establishing risk for injury in data breach class actions has made it significantly easier for these lawsuits to proceed. The decision stems from an interpretation of the decision on the Neiman Marcus data breach class action (Remijas v. Neiman Marcus Group), and essentially allows for data breach complaints to proceed based on “substantial risk” of a future injury, rather than proof that injury has already occurred.
UCLA Health Facing Data Breach Class-Action Lawsuit
August 4, 2015
Los Angeles, CA Following the latest data breach affecting UCLA Health and its 4 million-plus clients, the venerable Los Angeles Times is articulating what everyone is thinking: increasing concern with regard to the capacity for hospitals, health insurers and medical providers to keep safe the vast stores of information that reflect the most personal details of clients.
Zimmer Heads to Court over Durom Cup Hip Implant
July 2, 2015
Santa Clara, CA Zimmer, the maker of the Durom Cup hip implant, is heading to court to face its third defective products lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by a California resident who had a Zimmer hip implant in 2007 but had to have it removed just 15 months later.
Jury Finds in Favor of Pfizer in Zoloft Birth Defects Lawsuit
June 15, 2015
Philadelphia, PA The family of a child born with birth defects they allege were caused by the antidepressant Zoloft, had their case defeated in court last week. The jury rejected the mother’s claims that Pfizer, the maker of Zoloft, hid the alleged health risks. The family of eight-year-old Mia Robinson sought at least $2.4 million in compensation for the child’s heart abnormalities.
Supreme Court to Examine Inaccurate Spokeo Profiles That Prevent Getting a Job
June 4, 2015
The United States Supreme Court has granted certiorari to determine whether Spokeo, Inc., should be held liable for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Spokeo’s appeal was made after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of plaintiff Thomas Robins, finding data broker Spokeo liable for publishing false information regarding his wealth, education and marital status. Spokeo purports to know the income, religion, credit status, number of people per household, spouse names, and the satellite view of a given individual’s home.
Armored Truck Attorney: Court Rulings Open Eligibility for Lawsuits
April 23, 2015
Miami, FL Recent rulings involving overtime for truck drivers may result in an increase in overtime lawsuits being filed. Specifically, McMaster v. Eastern Armored Services resulted in a ruling for the plaintiff that because the plaintiff was at the wheel of a non-commercial vehicle for almost 50 percent of the time spent working, she should be paid overtime. Ben Stewart, of Stewart Law Group, says the rules governing interstate wage and hour rates are complicated.
Class-Action Lawsuits Allege Lumber Liquidators Flooring Formaldehyde
March 10, 2015
Los Angeles, CA It’s bad enough to be facing a parade of lawsuits ranging from allegations of stock price affectations to defective products. However, when Anderson Cooper and the venerable 60 Minutes comes knocking at your door, you know you’re not going to have a good day. Such are the issues facing Lumber Liquidators, a US vendor of Chinese flooring products that are alleged to have not only failed California’s so-called CARB-2 safety standards, plaintiffs also claim levels of formaldehyde in the products exceed safe limits by serious margins.
A Case of Déjà vu for Chrysler Dodge Ram Recall Victims
February 23, 2015
Washington, DC It may be a different issue and a different recall, but a problem that has besieged some 435,000 owners of various models of Chrysler vehicles is reminiscent of previous Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls relating to the lack of available parts.
Did TransUnion’s Website Mislead Consumers?
February 21, 2015
Washington, DC A small but significant court case is shedding light on the issue of consumer rights in the burgeoning world of online sales and, secondly, bringing TransUnion’s “credit score” marketing and sales strategy into question.
Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls More Trouble Than They’re Worth: Plaintiffs
January 25, 2015
Los Angeles, CA It’s one thing to implement a recall when a product is found to be defective. It’s quite another when the recall so ordered is alleged to be more problem than it’s worth. Such are the allegations over the Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls after owners of the venerable trucks characterize the recall effort as “bungled.”
We Don’t Promise Perfect Cars: Chrysler
December 1, 2014
Los Angeles, CA Really, they must be kidding. A class-action lawsuit over Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls due to Chrysler defective steering was met with vitriol by the automaker in court, as Chrysler lobbied to have all 11 complaints over the so-called “death wobble” dismissed outright.
$18.5M Settlement Awarded in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit
November 21, 2014
Los Angeles, CA A jury has awarded $18.5 million against Boston Scientific Corp in settlement of transvaginal mesh litigation brought by four women who alleged the implanted medical device left them with nerve damage, infections and pain during sex.
NHTSA Investigating Chrysler Steering Problems
November 7, 2014
Washington, DC In what can only be described as a stunning rebuke to any perception that Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) has a good handle on the recall process involving its venerable Dodge Ram line of trucks, it has been announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls.
Chrysler Steering Problems: Inside the So-Called “Death Wobble”
October 19, 2014
Kelowna, BC We’re coming up on the first-year anniversary of Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls. It was, in fact, early November in 2013 that various media outlets, including The Chicago Tribune and FOX News, trumpeted the massive recall, which arguably became a blemish on the venerable Dodge Ram brand.
Two Families Accept GM Defective Ignition Switch Offer
September 28, 2014
New York, NY The lawyer representing the families of two victims killed in a General Motors vehicle due to its faulty ignition switch say they have accepted offers from a compensation program for crash injuries and deaths.

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