Ford Agrees to Takata Airbag Settlement
Automaker Ford recently agreed to a nearly $300 million class-action settlement to reimburse consumers for out-of-pocket expenses related to necessary Takata airbag replacements. Ford owners…
Defective & Dangerous Products
How Safe are Self-Driving Cars? Tesla Agrees to $5 Million Settlement
How safe are self-driving cars, or even vehicles with assisted-driving systems like Tesla’s “Autopilot?” The question remains open to debate, but one thing may be…
Mazda Recalls 700 Vehicles Due to New Airbag Problems
In late June 2018, Mazda announced it was recalling nearly 700 vehicles because of a manufacturing problem. In these vehicles, there is a risk the…
Kia Recalls Over 500,000 Vehicles Due to Airbag Controller Malfunction
Kia Motors America has recalled over 500,000 vehicles because of airbag problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a letter to the company…
Florida Man Dies from E-Cigarette Explosion
According to recent news reports, another person has fallen victim to a dangerous e-cigarette explosion. This time, however, the victim was tragically killed. The U.S.…
Polaris Faces New Class-Action Lawsuit Because of Vehicle Fire Hazards
After a series of recalls related to potential fire hazards on their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Polaris now faces a class-action lawsuit filed by a group…
Families Filing Keyless System Lawsuits After Carbon Monoxide Deaths
In the mid-1990s, keyless ignition systems started to become available on luxury vehicles. Today, they have become much more popular, and are offered as standard…
Kansas Man Files E-Cigarette Lawsuit After Suffering Severe Burns
Imagine carrying a spare battery in your pocket, and one day you’re busy at work and the battery explodes, causing you to suffer serious burn…
Polaris Recalls Another 107,000 Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazards
On April 2, 2018, Polaris announced yet another recall of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) due to fire hazards. This is another in a series of…
Ford Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Vehicles for Steering Wheel, Clutch Problems
On March 14, 2018, the Ford Motor Company announced a new recall of select Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The recall involves nearly 1.4…