All Articles Tagged With: "California"
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Lexus Accident That Prompted Recalls
A wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota has been filed on behalf of a California state trooper and three of his family members who were killed when a Lexus ES350 experienced uncontrolled acceleration, and careened off the road. The fatal accident sparked much of the media attention on Toyota gas pedal problems that have resulted [...]
Subaru Product Liability Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Rollover Accident
A product liability lawsuit has been filed over the death of a California woman who was ejected from her 2001 Subaru Forester during a rollover accident, alleging that multiple defects with the vehicle failed to protect her during the crash.
Lawsuit Over Avandia Filed by Santa Clara County in California
The County of Santa Clara in California has filed a lawsuit over Avandia against GlaxoSmithKline on behalf of both diabetes patients and health care providers, claiming that the drug maker falsely advertised the diabetes drug and concealed the increased risk of heart attacks and other side effects.
Auto Product Liability Lawsuit Filed Over Seat Failure in Chevy Tahoe
An automobile product liability lawsuit has been filed against General Motors Corporation by a California woman who suffered severe head injuries when the seat of a Chevrolet Tahoe collapsed during a rear-end accident.
California Investigating Cluster of Birth Defects in Kettleman City
Health investigators have begun looking into a number of birth defects that have occurred in Kettleman City, a small town in Kings County, California. Residents suspect that the Kettleman City birth defects may be caused by hazardous waste from a nearby chemical disposal facility, which has been looking to expand.
Toyota Recall Lawsuits Mount Over Sudden Acceleration Problems
Product liability lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. are beginning to mount in the wake of recent gas pedal problems with Toyota vehicles, which have resulted in the recall of more than 5 million cars, pick-up trucks and sports utility vehicles.
Ford Explorer Lawsuit Settled Over Accident That Left Woman Paralyzed
Ford Motor Co. has reached a confidential settlement with a woman who was paralyzed in a 2005 SUV accident while on her way to church. The settlement came after a jury had already found the company liable for more than $16 million in damages as a result of design defects with the Ford Explorer, and [...]
California Elder Abuse Lawsuit Results in $7.75M Award
The family of a 71-year-old stroke victim was awarded $7.75 million earlier this month in an elderly abuse lawsuit filed over problems at a California nursing home.
California Auto Accident Lawsuit Results in $21M Verdict
A California jury has awarded more than $21 million to an Iraq War veteran who was permanently injured in a 2007 car accident that caused multiple fractures and a debilitating stroke.
California Mesothelioma Lawsuit Verdict Upheld on Appeal
A California appeals court has upheld the verdict in a mesothelioma lawsuit against Georgia Pacific, which resulted in a $6.2 million judgment for a woman who contracted asbestos-related cancer from her home remodeling business.
