Category: Political News
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination Law Passes Senate
Lawmakers passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a bill that will let veterans and their families file lawsuits for toxic water contamination.
US Senate Passes Deal on Health Benefits for Burn Pit Veterans
The U.S. Senate has passed landmark legislation aimed at providing health care benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits.
President Seeks Health Benefits for Veterans With Burn Pit Injuries
President Joe Biden traveled to Texas to advocate for expanded medical care for thousands of U.S. veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Targeting Social Media Addiction
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would study how to fight the problem of social media addiction and misinformation.
97 Babies Died in the Rock ‘n Play and Fisher-Price Lied About It
In shocking testimony to lawmakers, the Senior VP of Fisher-Price admitted that 97 babies died in the now-recalled Rock 'n Play Sleeper.
41 Deaths Linked to E-Scooters and Micro-Mobility Products Since 2017
At least 41 people died from accidents on e-scooters and micro-mobility products since 2017, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
CrockPot Pressure Cooker Lawsuits Filed by 6 Burn Victims
Six people who were burned by CrockPot Pressure Cookers that exploded when they opened the lid filed lawsuits against Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands.
Nursing Homes Push For COVID-19 Lawsuit Immunity As Deaths Top 20,000
Faced with 20,000 deaths and counting, nursing homes are pushing states to give them immunity from a potential flood of lawsuits.
Business Owners Ask Courts to Centralize COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuits in MDL
Plaintiffs are asking judges to centralize lawsuits against insurance companies for rejecting COVID-19 business interruption claims.
Lawmakers Ask Graco and Chicco to Recall More Inclined Sleepers
Inclined sleeper accessories for Chicco's Lullaby Playards and Graco’s Care Station Playards may pose a suffocation hazard.