Radio Hack Prompts 1.4M Vehicle Recall, Expanded Investigation
A reporter for Wired.com agreed to be the guinea pig for an experiment by two hackers who keyed in to the “infotainment” dashboard on his Jeep Cherokee. The reporter was not told what the hackers would do once they gained access, but he was told not to panic and to know they would do nothing to endanger […]
Jury Awards $150 Million for Auto Defect That Killed Child
The death of a four-year-old child in 2012 was caused by a vehicle defectively designed with a rear fuel tank, a jury in Georgia recently decided. For this, the manufacturer was ordered to pay $150 million in damages to the boy’s family. At the conclusion of a two-week trial, jurors determined Chrysler Group LLC was liable […]
Book v. Voma Tire Corp. – Dangerous Tire Lawsuit to Proceed
A defective tire that fails while a vehicle is in motion can result in a serious accident and potentially catastrophic injuries. The recent case of Book v. Voma Tire Corp. involves an allegedly defective tire that resulted in serious injury. However, the case differs a bit in that the vehicle wasn’t in motion at the time of […]
Confidential Airbag Settlements Seal Information Relevant to New Plaintiffs
It’s not uncommon for civil litigation to be resolved through settlement prior to trial. Typically, this is advantageous for both parties for a myriad of reasons, though it can sometimes come with one catch: confidentiality. In exchange for keeping the details of the agreement private, plaintiffs may receive a damages award. Businesses typically have a […]
Christensen v. Alaska Sales – Seat Belt Defect Case Headed to Trial
A driver who suffered brain damage after a 2008 collision has finally been cleared to take her case to trial against the dealership for an allegedly defective seat belt that failed to protect her. The product liability lawsuit, Christensen v. Alaska Sales & Service, Inc., highlights the very real problem of vehicle defects, and how the […]
GM Recall Highlights Risk of Defective Vehicles
Vehicle manufacturer General Motors has been facing intense scrutiny over the fact that administrators within the company were aware that a faulty ignition switch had deadly consequences, and yet did not inform the public for nearly a decade. The recall initiated in recent weeks encompasses some 2.6 million vehicles, and has been associated with at […]
Honda Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Due to Fire, Transmission Hazards
Honda is recalling more than 80,000 2006 CR-V crossover sport utility vehicles because of a potential fire hazard in the vehicle’s power windows, The New York Times reports. The newspaper also says the Japanese automaker is recalling 5,600 CR-Z hybrid vehicles from 2011 because manual transmission models have a flaw in the software that can […]
Newly Launched SaferProducts.gov Provides Defective Product News
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has launched a new product safety information database, which aims to help consumer identify and report defective products for the utmost consumer protection. SaferProducts.gov will also assist the government in identifying hazardous products quickly and more efficiently. “Through SaferProducts.gov consumers will have open access to product safety information that they have never seen […]
Recalled Windstar Minivans Pose a Danger to Families in Cold Weather
Half a million Windstar minivans are being recalled because of a risk of rear axle separation, especially in so-called “salt belt” states where winter weather and road salt increase the risk of corrosion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Our defective vehicle attorneys represent clients who have been seriously injured or killed by a dangerous or defective […]
NHTSA Contends Electrical Flaws Did Not Cause Toyota Defects
After nearly a year of intense study, a joint investigation by NASA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found no electrical flaws played a role in instances of unintended acceleration in defective Toyotas. Our Defective vehicles attorneys have a number of issues with the study. The Wall Street Journal reports drivers are now being blamed for most of […]
