Category: Financial News
Woman Awarded $120 Million in Baby Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $120 million to a woman from New York who developed mesothelioma after using baby powder.
$73 Million Settlement Reached in UCLA Gynecologist Sex Abuse Lawsuit
The University of California system has agreed to pay $73 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing a former UCLA gynecologist, Dr. James Heaps, of sexual abuse.
Volvo Recalls 54,000 Sedans After Air Bag Shrapnel Kills Driver
Volvo recalled S60 and S80 sedans from the 2001-2003 model-years in hot and humid regions after metal shrapnel from an air bag killed a driver last year.
Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled Again for Defect Linked to 13 Crashes
Ford has recalled certain 2013-2017 Explorer SUVs yet again to fix a rear suspension problem that is linked to 13 crashes and 6 injuries.
Volkswagen Jetta Recalled for Fire Hazard
Volkswagen recalled more than 218,000 Jetta sedans due to a potential fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire.
Onion Chopper Pro Recalled After 137 Injuries Reported
Mueller Austria has recalled older versions of the Onion Chopper Pro that pose a serious risk of hand and finger lacerations on the blades.
City Pays $28 Million After ‘Widow Maker’ Tree Kills Grandmother At Wedding
The city of Whittier, California will pay $28 million to the family of a 61-year-old grandmother who died when an 80-foot tree fell during her daughter's wedding party in Penn Park in 2016.
Lawsuits Filed After Deadly Marathon Oil Building Collapse
Lawsuits have been filed after a deadly construction accident inside the future headquarters of Marathon Oil in Houston, Texas.
Hyundai Recalls 2019-2020 Kona EVs for Battery Fire Hazard
Hyundai issued a stop-sale for 2019-2020 Kona electric vehicles and asked owners to park outside after 13 battery fires were reported.
Lowe’s Recalls Over 250,000 Kobalt Chainsaws and Pole Saws
A recall was issued for over 256,000 Kobalt® chainsaws and pole saws from Lowe's because a user may not be able to turn them off.