Category: Financial News
Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Power Banks for Fire Hazard
Michaels recalled 14,000 tassel keychain power banks because the lithium-ion batteries can catch on fire.
Lawsuit Blames Doctor’s Fiery Death on Tesla Door Handles
A lawsuit blames the death of a Florida doctor on the inaccessible door handles of the Tesla Model S, which render the car a "death trap" if the batteries catch on fire after an accident.
Over 50,000 School Buses Recalled for Safety Hazard
More than 50,000 Thomas Built school buses were recalled because the seat backs do not have enough material to absorb an impact in a crash, which increases the risk of a child suffering a knee injury.
First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against JUUL Labs
A grieving mother has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against JUUL after her teenage son died of breathing complications that she blames on a vaping addiction that began when he was 15 years old.
First Cyclospora Lawsuit Filed Against Florida Restaurants
The first lawsuit has been filed against two popular restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida, after an outbreak of Cyclospora parasite infections were traced to fresh basil imported from Mexico.
Jury Awards $40 Million in California Talc Cancer Trial
A jury awarded $40 million to a woman with mesothelioma who used Johnson's Baby Powder and other asbestos-tainted talcum powder products.
Instant Pot Lawsuit Filed by Woman Burned in Pressure Cooker Explosion
A lawsuit was filed by a woman who suffered 2nd-degree burns when her Instant Pot® pressure cooker exploded.
Pressure Cooker Explodes, Causing “Serious and Substantial Burns” to Ohio Woman
A woman from Lewis Center, Ohio, who claims she suffered extreme burn injuries to 25% of her body when the lid of a pressure cooker she was using blew off unexpectedly has filed a products liability lawsuit against the appliance's...
Air Rifles Recalled for Risk of Firing Unexpectedly
A recall has been issued for certain air rifles because they can fire unexpectedly, even if the safety is on.
MSU Fined $4.5M for Sex Abuse Scandal; Will USC Face Similar Crackdown?
After a $4.5M fine against Michigan State University for the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar, will the government punish the University of Southern California for a similar scandal involving gynecologist George Tyndall?