A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno due to an increased risk of fire as temperatures were expected to reach triple digits. The warning will be in effect from Tuesday at 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. due to…
It’s summer, and teen drivers are out in full force, some for the very first time. So who’s responsible if they cause an accident? Vicarious Liability In the past, vicarious liability was used to hold parents financially responsible for the carelessness of their children, but…
Defective tires cause many auto accidents. Blowouts can come at unexpected times in tires that have manufacturing defects, but there are also many vehicle owners who drive until the tire tread is nearly gone. Both scenarios can result in rubber separation or a blown sidewall,…
Viscous Lidocaine Not Safe for Baby’s Teething Pain Doctors shouldn’t prescribe the topical painkiller viscous lidocaine 2% for baby’s suffering from teething pain, according to the FDA. The agency recently released a statement warning parents and doctors alike that topical painkillers for teething babies are…
After recalling millions of vehicles for a deadly ignition switch defect, General Motors turned to Kenneth Feinberg to create and administer a compensation plan to pay victims and their families. Feinberg announced the details of the GM compensation plan today in a Final Protocol for…
The opinion issued today in support of businesses’ (legal entities – not people) religious rights is here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-354_olp1.pdf. The court’s vote on the case was split 5-4. The majority opinion was written by Justice Samuel Alito. Voting against the majority were Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena…
After two weeks, a Cuyahoga County jury decided to award Stephanie Stewart and her child, Alijah Jones, now 11, $14.5 million for medical malpractice according to Cleveland.com. The lawsuit was originally filed against MetroHealth Medical center and Dr. Steven Wright in 2004, and refiled in…
Summer is in full swing in most places and with that usually comes more barbeques and parties and outings. If wine is on the menu, be sure to read this recall warning about the Coravin, Wine Access System. The units are being recalled in conjunction with the…
Some Chrysler Pacifica owners bringing their cars in for routine maintenance are discovering that they are actually driving “time bombs.” That’s what certified Grand Master mechanic Greg Hoops called a Chrysler Pacifica he was servicing at his Illinois shop. According to NBC Investigators, the vehicle’s…
Lilly Tomlin said that, “No matter how cynical you get, it’s almost impossible to keep up.” With BP’s most recent filing, it’s hard to argue with that observation. BP filed a motion today, seeking return of awards previously made to certain claimants. This is referred…