Whirlpool to Pay $21M to Settle Class-Action Claims
Whirlpool recently agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging some of its refrigerators are defective.
Judge Wonders Whether Texas Prison Officials Should Swelter in High Heat Alongside Inmates
The judge is waiting another three weeks before deciding whether to punish the Texas Department of Criminal Justice further.
FDA Warns Juul for Marketing Its Products As Less Harmful than Traditional Tobacco
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accusing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul of illegally marketing its products as less harmful than combustible tobacco. According to The New York Times, the F.D.A. issued its warning letter Monday. In it, the FDA noted that Juul never received regulatory approval to promote vapes as a healthy alternative to traditional
Judge Says Facebook has the “Wrong” Take on Privacy
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria dismissed some claims but is letting others proceed.
Beauty Plus Global Recalls Cosmetic Products After Testing Positive for Asbestos
Beauty Plus Global is recalling certain cosmetic products after they tested positive for asbestos.
DoorDash Slapped with Lawsuit After Delivery Driver Stabs Restaurant Owner
DoorDash, the food delivery service, is at the center of a lawsuit alleging negligence after one of its drivers stabbed a restaurant owner.
As Reports of Hot Car-Related Deaths Continues to Climb, Automakers Consider Back Seat Alert Systems
In plans announced earlier this month, U.S. Automakers said they want to implement reminder systems in new cars to help prevent hot car-related deaths.
Purdue Looking for a “One Size Fits All” Settlement Solution
Purdue is hoping for an addiction solution that will allow it to take care all of the lawsuits against it.
Coroner Rules Baseball Player Died From Mix of Opioids, Alcohol
Angels’ baseball player Tyler Skaggs died from a fatal overdose of opioids and alcohol, report reveals.
Kips Bay Apartment Building in Manhattan Sued After Freak Elevator Accident
The Kips Bay apartment building in Manhattan is under fire in a new wrongful death lawsuit over a freak elevator accident.