It’s true that liquid laundry detergent pods have grown quite popular, and why shouldn’t they be? They’re very convenient and effective, and they’re easy to use. What’s more, even when you place them on your shelves, they look cute and colorful. But this attractive appearance actually presents some danger, because laundry detergent pods are poisonous….
Month: July 2017
Listeria Contamination Leads to Trader Joe’s Granola Recall
Trader Joe’s, a famous grocery store brand, has issued a recall for its Grainless Granola as there were concerns about listeria contamination. The batch involved in the recall has a “best by” date within the time period of March 28 to April 10 of 2018. These particular granola products were sold in several states including…
Insurance Firm Faces Class Action Suit from Policyholders
Over the years, numerous policyholders have made complaints regarding how their insurance companies make it extremely difficult for them to receive their benefits. For the most part, these have just been complaints, and people take no action. But for The Harford insurance company, that’s no longer the case. The insurance firm now faces a class…
Kawasaki Motors fined for Downplaying Defects
Kawasaki makes some very fine road vehicles. Unfortunately, it does seem as if they tried to be better than they really were. This can explain why they didn’t immediately inform the Consumer Product Safety Commission about their defective recreational off-road vehicles. They also intentionally understated the number of reports about defects they received from customers….
Bicycle Accidents Are on the Rise
With the increasing concerns over obesity, the costs of fuel and car maintenance, and the state of the environment, it isn’t so surprising to note that more and more people are riding bikes to school or work. Unfortunately, there’s a downside to this seemingly healthy activity. It has led to an increased rate of bicycle…
Dogs on a Plane: Emotional Support vs. Passenger Safety
Pets, especially dogs, can help patients who suffer from depression and anxiety. That’s why some dogs have been trained for exactly this purpose. Its effectiveness is so widely recognized that the Air Carrier Act was passed in 1986 which allows patients to fly with pets that have been certified as emotional support animals (ESAs). This…
Civil Suit Follows Venus Williams Car Accident
According to the latest news reports, the saga of the car accident that involved tennis star Venus Williams isn’t over yet. The accident resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Jerome Barson, and the victim’s family has filed a wrongful death suit against the tennis star for negligence. The civil suit followed an official police…
Toddler Nephew of MTV Star Drowns in Pool Mishap
Swimming pool tragedies can happen to any family. This unfortunate truth was once again demonstrated when the 3-year-old nephew of Sterling “Steelo” Brim, the star of the MTV show Ridiculousness, drowned in the actor’s swimming pool in his North Hollywood home. The immediate family of the child are from Chicago and was visiting Brim in…
Marking the 2-Year Anniversary of the Horrific Amtrak Train Accident
It has been 2 years since the tragic Amtrak accident that occurred on the night of May 12, 2015. The incident resulted in the deaths of 8 people, while more than 200 were also injured. On that fateful night, Amtrak Train 188 operated by engineer Brandon Bostian left the main Philadelphia on the way to…
Class Action Suit Results in Payout for Underpaid SpaceX Workers
The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, is a famous company founded by Elon Musk. It has had its fair share of media attention with its astonishing accomplishments as a commercial space transport company, including being the first company that was able to send its own spacecraft to the International Space Station….