Category: Financial News
Woman Wins $100,000 in Starbucks Hot Coffee Lawsuit
A jury in Florida ordered Starbucks to pay $100,000 to a mom who was severely burned by a hot coffee spill at the drive-thru window.
Graco ‘My Ride 65’ Car Seats Recalled for Failing Crash Tests
Graco recalled over 25,000 "My Ride 65" car seats because the harness webbing can break and fail to protect a child in a crash.
Electric Stoves Recalled After Plumber’s Electrocution Death
After the death of a plumber in New Hampshire, about 6,300 Blomberg and Summit electric ranges were recalled for a shock and electrocution hazard.
$2 Million Awarded in Ryobi Table Saw Injury Lawsuit
A man who accidentally cut off his finger while using a table saw has agreed to a $2 million settlement with Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
Children’s Plush Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Douglas Company Inc. is recalling about 25,000 children’s plush toys over concerns that the plastic eyes can detach, which poses a choking hazard.
Four Auto-Makers Pay $553 Million Airbag Lawsuit Settlement
Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW will pay a $553 million class action lawsuit settlement to compensate consumers for out-of-pocket expenses and loaner vehicle costs due to Takata airbag recalls.
Whistleblower Prompts Recall of 240,000 Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
South Korea has ordered Hyundai and Kia to recall approximately 240,000 vehicles for five types of defects initially raised by a whistleblower.
Fiat Recalls 1 Million Dodge Ram Pickups Over Potentially Deadly Software Error
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling over 1.25 million pickup trucks worldwide to fix a deadly airbag software error linked to at least two injuries, including one death.
Over 40 Reports of Parked BMWs Mysteriously Catching on Fire
At least 40 parked BMW vehicles have exploded into flames with no explanation over the past 5 years, according to an investigative report by ABC News into the so-called "BMW mystery fires."