Lawsuit Filed by Family Over Deadly Balloon Crash in New Mexico Seven Passengers who were on the derailed Amtrak train in Montana in September have filed a lawsuit through the Illinois-based firm Clifford Law Offices against the national railway system.…
Lawsuit Filed by Family Over Deadly Balloon Crash in New Mexico The family of a passenger on a hot air balloon that crashed and killed five people on June 26th in Albuquerque is suing the estate of the deceased pilot,…
Recall on Three Types of Boppy Lounger Pillows After 8 Infants Die from Suffocation The Boppy Co. is recalling three types of baby pillows after 8 infants died from suffocation between December 2015 and June 2020. The infants were placed…
30 Million Takata Air Bag Inflators are Being Probed by a U.S. Agency The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers with Takata air bag inflators that…
Tesla Must Address Safety Issues with Driver-Assistance Software According to the NTSB Tesla is preparing for a major upgrade of its driver-assistance software, but the National Transportation Safety Board said the company shouldn’t roll out the tool before addressing what…
Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics Mark 21st Anniversary We are celebrating the anniversary of Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at STCLH – an academic clinical program combined with community-focused pro bono initiatives. The clinic has grown to include 21 programs,…
New York Times investigates the actual rate of antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes The New York Times found over twenty percent of nursing home residents are on antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are incredibly hazardous for older people with dementia,…
Recall on Costco teak shower benches after reports of breaks causing injuries Costco is recalling about 70,000 Ivena brand teak shower benches because they can collapse and break unexpectedly during use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Website has posted…
Recall on CPAP machine frustrates sleep apnea sufferers The Philips manufacturer voluntarily recalled millions of its popular DreamStation CPAP machines due to possible health effects in June. Those with sleep apnea who have used this machine are now wondering if…
Volkswagen Settles $42 Million Lawsuit over Takata Airbags in U.S. According to documents filed in the U.S. District Court in Miami, the U.S. Volkswagen unit has reached a settlement of $42 million after 1.35 million vehicles were equipped with Takata…