The Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent County, Virginia, is facing claims that one of its doctors sexually abused multiple children while serving as medical director at the facility. The case was filed in Richmond’s Circuit Court in October 2020, with the…
Hyundai and Volkswagen have recently announced recent recalls because of fire hazards. Owners are encouraged to check their vehicles to see if they may need to schedule repairs. Hyundai Recalls Kona Vehicles Due to Battery Difficulties Hyundai Motor Company is recalling about 6,700 Kona electric…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently completed a month-long safety campaign to raise awareness of the dangers associated with corded window blinds and curtains. Called the “Window Covering Safety Month,” the campaign began on October 9, 2020, and urged parents to check all windows…
Two recent recalls have affected Lowe’s Kobalt chainsaws and pole saws as well as Westinghouse’s portable generators. If you have these products in your possession, check the model numbers to see if you need to return them for a repair or refund. Westinghouse Recalls Generators…
Has your vehicle been affected by a recall? Many vehicles in the U.S. have an open recall, and about 20 percent (one in five) of those vehicles have yet to be repaired, according to commercial web-based service CARFAX. Unrepaired vehicles can be dangerous for drivers…
Over the past few years, electric bikes or “e-bikes” have become extremely popular. These battery-powered bikes offer pedal assist, meaning they assist the rider in pedaling, making it easier to move the bike over the road. According to market research firm NPD Group, e-bike sales…
As more firefighters file lawsuits seeking compensation to cover their injuries, scientists report in a new study that firefighters have higher chemical exposures when they’re on duty than when they’re off, including exposure to probable carcinogens. Study Reveals Firefighters Exposed to Combinations of Toxic Chemicals…
I haven’t commented on the much anticipated publication of the McCarrick Report because it fails to offer conclusions. As an advocate for sexual abuse survivors for two decades, I looked forward to reading the Report and gaining insight into the McCarrick saga. However, I came…
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the recall of all Zantac (ranitidine) antacid products from the market. Many of the products had tested positive for unsafe levels of N-nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA), a cancer-causing substance. Following that recall, many individuals…
Crashes involving commercial trucks can cause severe and long-term injuries to drivers and occupants. The cost of lost wages, hospital stays, surgeries, physiotherapy, and various other necessary past and future medical care can easily exceed $1,000,000. Commercial truck insurance minimums need to provide adequate liability…
