Russell Maas

Managing Editor & Senior Legal Journalist

Laundry Pod Poisoning Risks Not Only Apply to Children, But Also Adults With Dementia: Consumer Reports
June 16, 2017
Although most media attention on the risk of laundry detergent pod poisonings has focused on infants and young children, who...
Auto Accident Risk Higher For Young Drivers With ADHD: Study
June 15, 2017
A new study shows young drivers with ADHD are more likely to get into auto accidents than their peers.
Reports Of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires On Flights Increasing: Consumer Reports
June 14, 2017
Consumer Reports warns that the number of incidents linked to exploding lithium ion batteries is steadily increasing, potentially putting passengers and planes at risk.
Mazda RX-8 Recall Issued Over Cracked And Leaking Fuel Pump Pipes
June 13, 2017
Concerns over potential fuel pump leaks has led to the recall of nearly 70,000 older model Mazda RX-8 vehicles.
Automatic Emergency Brakes To Become Standard In 1M Nissan Cars
June 12, 2017
Nissan has pledged to make automatic braking systems designed to prevent auto accidents a standard feature in 1 million vehicles by 2018.
Federal Highway Safety Officials Release Summer Travel Consumer Advisory
June 9, 2017
The NHTSA is urging people to drive with caution as the summer travel season begins to pick up amid increasing rates of traffic-related fatalities.