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San Francisco, CA: If you purchased or leased a new car or truck manufactured by any of the automakers listed through the link given below, during 2001 to 2006, two class action settlements may affect your legal rights and you may be eligible to receive a payment. Two settlements resolve claims against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("Toyota") and... - Yet Another Toyota Recall
Oct-21-10 Tokyo Toyota Motor Corp. has announced yet another recall. This time 740,000 vehicles in the US (1.53 million globally) are being recalled to fix a brake-related problem that may cause fluid leaks. The models recalled include the 2005-2006 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2006 Toyota Highlander (non-hybrid models), 2004-2006 Lexus GS300, 2004-200 IS250, 2004-2006 IS350... - Chrysler Recalls 600,000 Vehicles
Jun-7-10 Detroit, MI Chrysler is recalling approximately 600,000 vehicles because of brake or wiring problems that could cause safety issues. The recall, which affects minivans and Jeep Wranglers, was announced on June 6, 2010. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 288,968 Jeep Wranglers, model years 2006 through 2010, were recalled due to a po... - Chrysler Recalls 25,000 Cars
New York, NY: Chrysler Group announced it is recalling approximately 25,000 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass cars in the US and 10,000 cars in other countries. The vehicles are being recalled because part of the gas pedal assembly can fall off, which can cause the pedal to fall out of alignment and become stuck. Vehicles affected by the recall are the... - Fatal Springfield Car Crash Under Investigation
Apr-21-10 Springfield, MO A fatal car accident that happened March 19, killing a woman from Aurora, is under investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol, who suspect that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Thirty-seven year old Tara Williams died after the car she was driving, a 2001 Hyundia Accent, was pushed into the oncoming traffic... - Alcohol May Have Led to Fatal Missouri Car Accident
Apr-13-10 Republic, MO: Authorities are now required to check all drivers involved in fatal Missouri traffic accidents for alcohol consumption. Such was the case after a March 19 crash killed a woman from Aurora. The drivers of two other vehicles involved in the collision survived—and, while the incident is still under investigation, authorities say that on... - Toyota Recall: Possible Lives at Risk and Real Issue Still in Question
Feb-4-10 Detroit, MN Linda Hardy of Dallas took her 2008 Toyota Avalon to her dealership numerous times to complain of sudden and unexplained acceleration. "Please fix my car," she told them, recalling the events to Brian Ross in a report aired this morning on ABC's Good Morning America (GMA). Her car had raced out of control on three separate occasions between Tha... - Chrysler Recalls New Vehicles over Potential Brake Failure
Jan-21-10 Washington, DC One of two automotive manufacturers that emerged from restructuring last year has issued a product recall affecting numerous 2010 models. The Dodge Chrysler recall recall, affecting many of Chrysler Group LLC's most popular models, was announced late Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalled v... - Chrysler Issues Recall for 2009 2010 Vehicles due to Possible Brake Failure
Washington, DC: Chrysler is recalling 2010 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger sedans, Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty, Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee SUVs and 2009 and 2010 model year Ram trucks. About 24,000 vehicles are included in the recall, which was initiated to fix a defective part that could cause sudden, unexpected brake failure. For full d... - Sacramento Car Accidents Claim Lives over the Holidays
Jan-5-10 Sacramento, CA December was a bad month for car accidents in the Sacramento area. The latest involved a man traveling the wrong way on the freeway in the wee hours on Tuesday, December 29. The car crash killed two individuals, including the wrong-way driver. Christopher Dann, 21, was traveling west on eastbound Interstate 80 when he slammed head-on... - Auto defect lawsuit filed after car driver ejected in car accident
Sep-30-09 Marshall, TX A woman has filed an auto defect lawsuit against Action Chrysler Jeep Dodge alleging the car dealership is liable for her son being ejected from his truck during a Texas car accident . Ronita Harris filed the suit on September 21, which states the dealership "marketed and represented that said vehicle was safe, when in fact it was unsafe... - Defective Auto Lawsuit Launched One Year After Women Dies in Rollover
Aug-12-09 Texarkana, AR An auto defect involving a 2000 Ford Explorer that was allegedly responsible for the death of an Arkansas woman is the subject of a defective automobile lawsuit in Texarkana. An auto defect lawyer is representing the family of the late Mona Troutman. It was on August 11th of last year when Troutman lost control of her Ford Explorer an... - New Auto Defect Report Spells Gloom for Owners of GM and Chrysler Vehicles
Jul-9-09 Rehoboth, MA The new era emerging in the automotive industry will have an impact on issues surrounding auto defects and those encumbered with a defective car. Thanks to a loophole built into the US auto industry rescue package, liability for the defective auto no longer appears to be a worry for the newly-reborn General Motors and Chrysler. Meanwh... - Chrysler Bankruptcy Leaves Auto Defect Plaintiffs Hanging
Jun-6-09 Washington, DC Ever since the first Model T came off the assembly line, the auto defect has been a part of automotive life for both manufacturer and consumer. For the latter a defective automobile is not only a frustration, it can also be injurious and defective auto lawsuits are commonplace. That won't change, as manufacturers must continue to be legall... - Two Crossed Wires Can Make a Defective Car
May-6-09 Farmington Hills, MI The very component that could save your life in a serious vehicular crash could fail due to an auto defect involving various Jeep models. The defective automobile has an issue with an airbag control that could fail and 47,000 units of the defective car have been recalled. There are actually two separate recalls at play here. The... - Despite Tough Times You Can Still Sue Automakers
Apr-22-09 Newport Beach, CA: Bisnar Chase is a small but mighty little law firm that specializes in automotive product liability cases. It has laid to claim to millions of dollars in lawsuits from its southern California location against Ford, Chrysler and GM, as well as Japanese automakers like Toyota and Honda on behalf of hundreds of clients across the US "who g... - Consumer Fraud Scams: What's Old Is New Again
Apr-13-09 Nashville, TN The scam is as old as time itself and consumer fraud is growing with the development of new ways to lead the consumer down the garden path. Little wonder that the Consumer Protection Act has become a dog-eared reference for all kinds of scams that attempt to do an end run around fair play and consumer protection. And while the Internet... - When Someone Else's Car Accident Puts You in Hospital
Jan-12-09 Pittsfield, MA Car accidents happen every day, and they happen to good people. But a car crash in Pittsfield, Massachusetts just six days into the New Year illustrates just how easy it is to be going along, minding your own business and doing everything right, only to have someone plow into you and suddenly turn your world upside down. That happened... - With Friends Like AARP, Who Needs Enemies?
Dec-17-08 Miami, FL If you are a senior citizen, or someone approaching retirement, you are probably quite worried about what the future holds for you. After all, your pension may not be secure, your investments have likely lost value and even lobby groups that are supposed to protect you—organizations like AARP, which not only lobbies on behalf of seniors but a... - Asbestos Mesothelioma: A Death Sentence Has Its Price
Jun-2-08 Pittsburgh, PA The family of a pipe fitter who has since died from an asbestos-related disease is launching a second lawsuit against a collection of 35 companies. The lawsuit was filed in May, and states that the defendants should have warned workers and consumers about the dangers of asbestos, and asbestos mesothelioma . The late Ernest L. Edwards had...