Technology is the foundation of modern life, and it seems impossible to keep up with the daily changes in such a dynamic field. Unfortunately, some products designed with the best intentions still suffer from cutting corners and negligence on the manufacturer’s part. Learn more here about the latest in technology news so you can keep yourself and your family safe.
Tesla has continuously been investigated since April of 2021 by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in regards to its “Autopilot” feature. NHTSA has reported nearly 400 crashes over a 10 month period that have involved vehicles with the Autopilot feature or similar driver…
Once rightfully hailed as a breakthrough technology, 3G network services are reaching about 20 years of widespread use here in the United States. It’s hard to fully appreciate now, but 3G revolutionized consumers’ ability to quickly access the internet from connected devices such as cell…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Fitbit is recalling about one million of its Ionic smartwatches. The lithium-ion battery in the smartwatches may overheat, posing a burn hazard to users. Fitbit Aware of Over 100 Reports of Battery Overheating Fitbit implemented…
Professional football has struggled for decades with a perception that player safety has taken a backseat to profits. The hit 2013 movie and book League of Denial helped elevate and personalize those concerns among the general public, and the NFL has responded by trying to…
A Michigan woman recently filed a new Farberware pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District for the Eastern District of Michigan. She claims that after using the Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, she suffered serious injuries. She brings counts of strict liability and negligence and…
A California man recently filed a new Chevrolet class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He seeks to represent all others who have purchased newer-model Chevrolet Bolts in the U.S., as these vehicles have had numerous problems related to…
A woman from Texas recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit against Aldi, Inc. She claims that after using the manufacturer’s cooker, she suffered from serious injuries. She brings counts of strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranties, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiff…
After Drive DeVilbiss recalled nearly 500,000 Bed Assist Rails back in December 2021, two other companies also recalled their bed rails. All have received reports of people dying after becoming entrapped between the bed rails and the bed. Drive DeVilbiss Recalls Nearly 500,000 Bed Rails…
An Illinois woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims that when she used the defendants’ Crock-Pot pressure cooker, she suffered from serious injuries. She seeks to recover damages for her medical…
If you have a GE free-standing or slide-in range, check the model number. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 132,000 of these (and another nearly 13,000 in Canada) because of tip-over hazards. GE Recalls Gas and Electric Ranges…