Category: Financial News
Workers File Coronavirus Lawsuit Against Smithfield Pork Plant
A lawsuit was filed by workers who are unhappy with conditions at a Smithfield Foods pork plant during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polaris Recalls 2019 PRO XD and 2020 Ranger Utility Vehicles
Polaris recalled 2019 PRO XD and 2020 Ranger utility vehicles in the U.S and Canada because the seat belts can fail to protect a rider.
Amazon Pays Settlement for Hoverboard House Fire
Amazon has agreed to pay an undisclosed financial settlement to a family from Tennessee who lost $1.9 million in property after a counterfeit hoverboard caught on fire and burned their house down.
Business Interruption Lawsuits Hit Insurers for Denying Coronavirus Claims
A growing number of small business owners have filed lawsuits against insurance companies for denying "business interruption" claims during the coronavirus outbreak.
Kawasaki Recalls 2015-2020 MULE Pro Utility Vehicles
Kawasaki issued two separate recalls for about 80,000 MULE Pro off-highway utility vehicles due to serious fire and crash hazards.
Monsanto Agrees to $39M Settlement for Roundup False Ad Lawsuit
Monsanto will pay a $39.5 million class action settlement for falsely claiming that Roundup weed-killer targets an enzyme that is only found in plants.
Ford Recalls 250,000 Cars With Faulty Door Latches
Ford recalled nearly 250,000 Fiesta, Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars due to a faulty door latch that could open when the car is being driven.
Honda Recalls 340,000 Portable Generators for Fire Hazards
Honda recalled about 340,000 portable generators due to multiple fire hazards, including a leaky fuel valve and a short-circuit in the inverter assembly.
Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Recalled for Clutch Fire Hazard
A recall was issued for 2018-2020 Jeep Wranglers and 2020 Gladiators with manual transmissions because the clutch can overheat and catch on fire or cause a loss of driving ability.
Kia Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Kia recalled over 200,000 vehicles that can catch on fire if moisture enters the electronic braking system. Engine fires can occur even if the vehicle is turned off and parked.