Texas couple awarded $42 million damages in lawsuit over car accident injuries worsened by substandard repairs ordered by State Farm
A Dallas, Texas couple has been awarded $42 million in damages in a lawsuit filed over a 2013 car accident. …
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Toyota recalls 340,000 vehicles worldwide over Prius parking brake problem
Toyota has announced that it will issue a global recall for 340,000 Prius models because of a potentially fatal braking …
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.9 million vehicles over airbag safety defect linked to three deaths, five injuries
Fiat Chrysler recently announced that it was recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide due to an airbag defect. The automaker said …
Tesla self-driving vehicles face legal, regulatory scrutiny after fatal accidents in Autopilot mode
Tesla Motors is facing a lawsuit in China filed by the family of a Beijing man who died while riding …
Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in ‘Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin’s death had been recalled over gearshift issue by Fiat Chrysler in April
The same 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee model that was involved in the death of actor Anton Yelchin had been recently …
Recalled Takata airbags still being used in new vehicles, Senate investigation reveals
A Senate investigation has revealed that four automakers are continuing to sell vehicles equipped with potentially defective airbag parts involved …
Officials say moisture, temperature caused Takata airbag problems that led to massive product recall
Federal safety regulators have announced that the increased risk of accidental explosions that led to the massive Takata airbag recall …
Ford to recall 391,000 Ranger trucks in the U.S. following accidental death linked to faulty Takata airbags
Ford has announced that it will recall 391,000 Ranger pickup trucks following the death of a South Carolina man due …
Toyota recalls 3 million RAV4 SUVs over seatbelt problems linked to injuries from car accidents
Toyota has announced that it will recall nearly 3 million RAV4 sport utility vehicles due to seatbelt problems. The company …
Pennsylvania court upholds $5.9 million verdict against Ford in vehicle crashworthiness lawsuit
The Pennsylvania state Superior Court has upheld a $5.9 million verdict in favor of a man who was paralyzed when …