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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan on Wednesday ruled that GM knew about the defective switches when it entered bankruptcy seven years ago, but kept them secret from the bankruptcy court.

General Motors Ignition Switch Lawsuit

General Motors is back in court after a federal appeals court ruled that the auto manufacturer knew their ignition switches were dangerous. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled that GM knew about the defective switches when it entered bankruptcy...

West 210 Freeway To Close This Weekend

The westbound 210 Freeway through Pasadena is about to undergo major construction this weekend.  All lanes will be closed at the split of the 134 starting Friday night at 10:00pm and will reopen Monday morning at 5:00am. Ramp closures at Marengo Avenue, Mountain and...

Increase in Distracted Driving

In California, it is prohibited for all drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving. Yet, we still see many drivers answer phone calls, text, even search the internet while driving.  A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found the chances...

Pokemon Go and Safety Warnings

The popular mobile app, Pokemon Go, is taking the nation by storm with users everywhere trying to catch em’ all. However, the game has prompted law enforcement agencies around the U.S. to issue a number of warnings about the smartphone game. (KTLA5) The game sends...

Common Bicycle Citations

According to data from the San Diego Police Department, 526 citations were issued between January 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016 to bicyclists who failed to stop or yield properly. The recent release of this data stirred a debate between motorists and cyclists about proper...

This Week (July 11) in Product Recalls

6 new product recalls have been announced since last week from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including fireworks, hoverboards, and strollers. Winco Fireworks Cone Fountain Fireworks are being recalled by Wino Fireworks due to an issue when igniting....

A Spike In Traffic Related Deaths

Every year the lives of approximately 1.25 million people are cut short due to a traffic related accident. {World Health Organization} Earlier this week, the National Traffic Highway Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary data showing a 7.7% increase in motor...

Auto Insurance Rate Determinations and Myths

Auto insurance can become very confusing for consumers. According to the consumer research data, many car owners do not know what type of insurance they need or the difference between different policies. We’ve put together a list of tips and common misconceptions that...

Breast Cancer Drug Taxotere and Permanent Hair Loss

Breast cancer treatment can affect the hair on your body in different ways. Your hair may change colors, become very thin, or fall out. One particular drug caused permanent hair loss. The manufacturing brand of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere, Sanofi Aventis, failed to...

This Week (July5) in Product Recalls

3 new recalls have been announced since last week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including recalls for children’s nightgowns, ROV’s and Ikea’s MALM 6-drawer chests. Children’s Nightgowns by Saro Trading Saro Trading Company has recalled 7,800 of...