Having major problems with your Mini? You’re not alone. A class action lawsuit filed by the national firm of Baron and Budd alleges that BMW of North America knew that the transmissions installed in some Mini Cooper models were prone to premature failure. Models include the 2002 through 2006 Mini Cooper Coupes and the 2005 [...]
Did you know that the meat substitute Quorn contains a fermented fungus? Doesn’t exactly sound appetizing, does it? Quorn has become a controversial product because it contains a microscopic fungus, called mycoprotein, known to cause violent allergic reactions, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a report by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. [...]
Johnson & Johnson, makers of the popular No More Tears baby shampoo, recently announced plans to eliminate deadly carcinogenic chemicals from its products within two years. Then why are our eyes still watering? It’s because it took nearly two years for Johnson & Johnson to react after leading health and parents’ groups asked the company [...]
Just last week, a judge approved a $10 million settlement for the family of a California Highway Patrol officer in a Toyota sudden acceleration lawsuit. The officer and three others died when their car sped out of control and crashed in 2009. According to a March 2 lawsuit filed by the victim’s family, the vehicle [...]
