Toyota settles notorious sudden unintended acceleration case for $10 million
December 28, 2010
Consumer Fraud
Toyota quietly agreed to pay $10 million on December 23 to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Mark Saylor, the California Highway Patrol officer who was killed in a horrifying crash along with his wife, daughter, and brother-in-law, ... Read More
The eight changes FMCSA hopes to make to hours-of-service rules
December 28, 2010
Personal Injury
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed eight changes to Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules, which govern work shifts, rest periods, and driving hours for commercial truck and bus drivers. The current rules have gone far in driving down the number ... Read More
Canadian coroner expresses worry about Gardasil side effects
December 28, 2010
Pharmaceutical
A coroner in the Canadian province of Quebec is expressing concern about possible unknown side effects related to the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. The medical examiner became worried after examining the body of a 14-year-old girl, who died after receiving her ... Read More
Dangerous Darvocet, Darvon may still be in consumers’ medicine cabinets
December 28, 2010
Pharmaceutical
Many people who were prescribed the painkillers Darvon and Darvocet may still be taking them even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled them too dangerous to remain on the market. Last month, the FDA pulled all drugs ... Read More
Behavior more than anything determines safety on ski slopes
December 28, 2010
Personal Injury
A skiing accident claimed the lives of a 5-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man at Hogadon Ski Area in Casper Wyoming on Christmas Eve, prompting a debate amongst sporting enthusiasts and safety advocates over the effectiveness of helmets on the ... Read More