Category: Financial News
Class Action Accuses Ford of Diesel Emissions Cheating
A new class action lawsuit accuses Ford of rigging at least 500,000 heavy-duty diesel trucks to cheat strict emissions standards.
Toyota and Ford Expand Airbag Recall After Death
Toyota and Ford are expanding recalls for vehicles with Takata air bags after the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger died from an explosion.
Southern California Edison Hit With Wildfire Lawsuits
A class action blames the Southern California Edison utility for failing to maintain power lines, resulting in 3 wildfires near Los Angeles.
Transgender Student Awarded $800K for Discrimination
A transgender student in Wisconsin was awarded $800,000 against his school district for limiting his use of the boy's restroom.
Hyundai Recalling Nearly 90,000 Cars Over Fire Hazard
Hyundai has issued a recall for about 88,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an electrical short in the brake system that could cause engine compartment fires.
Consumer Watchdog Demands Ford Recall Explorer SUVs Over Carbon Monoxide Risk
The consumer advocacy group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has -- for a second time in just three months -- called on Ford Motor Co. to recall 1.3 million of its Explorer crossovers amid concerns the vehicles may leak carbon...
Lawsuit Accuses FLDS Church of Systemic Sex Abuse
A new lawsuit accuses the Fundamentalist LDS Church prophet Warren Jeffs and other leaders of "ritualistic sex abuse" involving girls as young as 8 years old.
Panasonic Recalls Flat-Screen TVs That Can Fall and Injure Kids
The Panasonic Corp. is recalling about 755 flat screen TVs with swivel bases over a potential hazard that can cause the units to tip over, which could result in serious injury or even death to children.
Airbag Recall Expands as 14 Automakers List Additional Models
At least 14 different automakers have extended recalls to include additional models of vehicles that may contain defective airbag inflators linked to at least 21 deaths and nearly 200 injuries worldwide.
$28 Million Xarelto Jury Award Overturned
A state judge in Pennsylvania has overturned a $27.8 million jury award to a woman who suffered severe gastrointestinal bleeding after taking the blood-thinning drug Xarelto.