Category: Legal News

With speed contributing to a third of all truck related crashes, both the federal government and the trucking industry are calling for trucks to slow down. A nationwide proposal would impose the use of an electronic speed monitor to cap the speed of vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.

Lower Speed Limits for Large Trucks & Busses

With speed contributing to a third of all truck related crashes, both the federal government and the trucking industry are calling for trucks to slow down. Although speed limiters are already installed in most trucks, they are not currently activated. A nationwide...

LA’s First Bike-Sharing Program

The first bike-sharing program began earlier this month. The program aims to connect Metro bus and rail passengers to thousands of bicycles in cities across Los Angeles County. The launch of the program began with the parking of 1,000 Metro bicycles outside of 65...

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...

VW Diesel Emissions Settlement and What You Need to Know

After state and federal regulators found Volkswagen guilty of cheating on their emissions tests with their 2.0 –liter diesel vehicles, the automaker has agreed to pay up to $14.7 billion in a proposed settlement. Roughly 85,000 vehicles were recalled, and owners now...

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit Manufacturers are required to ensure their products are safe before consumers buy and use them. If businesses become aware of defects or safety risks with their products, they should issue recalls....