Veterans at High Risk of Hearing Damage Unwittingly Used Defective 3M Earplugs
Hearing loss has long been a problem for veterans. In 2017, about 1.79 million veterans received disability compensation for tinnitus and 1.16 million for hearing…
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BRP Recalls Over 13,000 Can-Am ATVs for Potential Fire Hazard
On June 29, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced another recall of Can-am all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) because of a fire hazard. This…
Warning: 2011-2014 Kias and Hyundais Catching on Fire
The Center for Auto Safety, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization, has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate Kia and Hyundai vehicles…
Polaris Recalls Yet Another 16,500 Vehicles for Potential Safety Hazards
Polaris is once again recalling more vehicles from the market because of potential safety hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced two separate Polaris…
BRP Recalls 2017 Can-Am ATVs Due to Potential Loss of Steering Control
On April 10, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 6,500 model 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain…
WV Intermediate Court of Appeals Waste of Taxpayer Money
On February 15, 2018, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill (SB 341) that would create a new intermediate appeals court in the state. The…
Georgia Couple Settles with Bakery Equipment Co. for $2M Over Amputation Injury
According to the American Association for Justice, a Georgia man and his wife recently reached a $2 million settlement agreement prior to trial with Bakeryequipment.com,…
Chaffin Luhana Foundation Helps Disabled Individuals Find Positive Work Experiences
People with cognitive, physical, and developmental disabilities have difficulty finding paying jobs. Yet just like anyone, disabled people want to find meaning in their lives. In…
The Chaffin Luhana Foundation Follows Up on Turkey Giveaway with Support for WV Food Pantry
Shortly before Thanksgiving, the Chaffin Luhana Foundation gave away over 600 turkeys with holiday trimmings to those in need. Working with local organizations, they invited…
Polaris Recalls Another 55,000 ATVs Because of Burn and Crash Hazards
Polaris has recently announced two more recalls affecting their all-terrain and ranger recreational vehicles. Together, the new recalls affect about 55,000 vehicles. On March 21,…
