Two men from Colorado recently filed a class-action lawsuit in Denver against Canvas Credit Union, formerly known as Public Service Credit Union. The plaintiffs claim that the credit union is assessing overdraft fees on transactions that did not actually overdraw members’ accounts, and charging two…
A group of seven plaintiffs recently filed a new Medtronic MiniMed lawsuit in the Superior Court of California. The plaintiffs claimed that after using Medtronic’s 600 series insulin pumps, intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, they suffered serious injuries. This case was later…
Subaru recently announced a recall of about 188,000 vehicles because of potential engine stalling problems. Should the stalling take place while the vehicle is in motion, it could increase the risk of a crash and substantial injuries to the occupants. Consumers are advised to check…
Many businesses are struggling to survive amid COVID-19 shutdown orders. For help, business owners have turned to their business interruption insurance, which many businesses purchased to cover losses caused by factors beyond their control. Unfortunately, most insurance companies are denying these claims, arguing they don’t…
Closed because of COVID-19 concerns, restaurants, salons, entertainment venues, and other businesses are losing money by the day. Many business owners worry they may lose their businesses altogether. Might insurance policies offer relief? Business owners typically buy business protection insurance specifically to help when business…
An Indiana woman recently filed a new class-action lawsuit on behalf of herself and all others who took the diabetes drug, metformin. The plaintiff claims that the drug contains dangerously high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen and that the manufacturer, Granules Pharmaceuticals,…
In mid-March 2020, a New Orleans restaurant called “Oceana Grill” filed a new lawsuit against Lloyd’s of London, a British insurance market that insures businesses. The plaintiff seeks a judgment that would force the company to pay for the losses the restaurant is suffering because…
American Honda recently announced the recall of about 340,000 portable generators due to a risk of fire. Consumers are advised to stop using the units immediately and contact a local Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free repair. Honda Portable Generators were advertised…
As the United States deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing becomes the norm, many businesses across the country are experiencing significant slow-downs and sometimes involuntary closings. It’s at times like these that business owners are likely to check their insurance policies to see…
On March 2, 2020, online pharmacy Valisure announced in a press release that it had detected N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)–a probable human carcinogen—in samples of prescription drug products containing metformin, a common type 2 diabetes treatment. Considering these results, the company filed a Citizen’s Petition with the…
