Instagram is a social media platform that can show live videos, but sometimes the videos are far from entertaining. In the case of 14-year old Jacqueline Sanchez, it was horrifying. Her sister, Obdulia Sanchez, recorded and streamed the video of Jacqueline’s death on Instagram. Police Arrest Obdulia As a result of this tragic incident, police…
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K9 Police Dog Attacks Baby Girl
Dog attacks are unfortunately very common. Many dog experts suggest that dogs receive proper training so they don’t become a threat to anyone. But even training cannot completely eliminate the risk of dog attacks. K9 units are among the most highly trained dogs in the world, yet one of these police dogs recently attacked someone—a…
Hoverboard Blamed for Riviera Beach Fire
Hoverboards in popular science fiction was once imagined as skateboards without wheels. The modern version is a bit different as they are basically scooters without handles that require you to balance yourself. The real truth is probably even far more terrible: hoverboards can be dangerous. It’s not only that you can fall and hurt yourself…
Customers File Class Action Suit against Telecomm
Already under fire from a wrongful termination suit, telecommunications company CenturyLink Inc. faces another battle with the lodging of another civil suit. The lawsuit, representing 2 CenturyLink customers, seeks to represent other customers who have been mistreated and defrauded by allegedly unethical sales practices of the telecomm company. These lawsuits are always never welcome at…
The Hidden Danger of Liquid Laundry Detergent Pods
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….
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…