Category: Financial News
Laptop Explosion Risk Prompts FAA to Revisit Travel Ban
The conclusions are clear: Laptops and other large electronics are safer in a passenger's carry-on bag than underneath the plane.
Experts Say Talc is Toxic in 1st Trial in California
Experts testified to a jury in California that talcum powder is toxic and Johnson & Johnson should have warned women that it causes cancer.
Porsche to Recall 22,000 SUVs Over Emissions Cheat Software
Germany's transport minister has announced a recall of 22,000 Porsche Cayenne 3-liter TDI SUVs after finding that the vehicles were illegally equipped with an “unauthorized defeat device” used to cheat on emissions testing.
Ford Recalls More Than 100,000 Vehicles for Safety Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 117,000 trucks and SUVs over concerns that bolts in the seat, seat belt or seat belt buckle may fracture.
Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Hospital Scope Infection Lawsuit
A jury in Washington state has ordered Olympus Corp. to pay $6.6 million to a hospital in Seattle after a patient died of a "superbug" infection that he got from a contaminated TJF-Q180V duodenoscope.
Polaris Recalls More RZR Vehicles for Fire Hazards
Polaris is recalling 16,800 of the 2015-2017 model-year RZR all-terrain vehicles after over 100 reports of fuel leaks and 4 fires.
iRover Hoverboards Recalled for Fire Hazard
iRover has issued a recall for 2,800 self-balancing hoverboards because the battery can overheat and catch on fire or explode.
Own a Ford? You May Qualify for a Class Action Settlement
Ford Motor Co. has agreed to provide “substantial cash payments” and other benefits to the owners of about 1.5 million Fiesta and Focus vehicles that had to be repaired due to allegedly defective transmissions, the automaker has announced.
Polaris Recalls Over 26,000 ATVs for Brake and Fire Hazards
Polaris issued two recalls this week for 26,670 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The brakes can fall off certain 2017 RZR 570 and S 470 vehicles. Fuel can leak and start a fire on the 2014 Sportsman 570.
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
A group of 18 people from 11 states have filed a lawsuit against Merck & Co. for failing to warn about risks of the Zostavax shingles vaccines.