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Ford Recalls 50,000 Electric Car Charging Cords due to Fire Risk

Posted on: August 24, 2018. Category: Product Liability

Ford has issued a recall on 50,000 charging cords for plug-in and electric cars due to a potential fire risk. Ford says the risk for a fire can happen when the cords are plugged into outlets that are not on a dedicated circuit or the circuits are damaged or corroded. This can cause the walls to overheat when the vehicle charging cords are plugged in. The...

Child Struck by Train While Riding his Bike in Fayette County

Posted on: August 22, 2018. Category: Bicycle Accidents

An 11-year-old boy was hit by a train in Fayette County. The young boy was riding his bike near the intersection of Stoffer Road and Railroad Street when he was hit by the train. Witnesses believe the train clipped the back of the boy’s bike. He was responsive when emergency crews arrived at the scene. The victim was then transported by helicopter...

Volkswagen Recalls 700,000 Vehicles due to a Lighting Defect

Posted on: August 22, 2018. Category: Product Liability

The German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, has issued a recall on 700,000 of their Tiguan and Touran vehicles due to a lighting defect. The recall involves the current year models of the Tiguan and Touran that were manufactured before July 5, 2018. The manufacturer says the lights that are built into the sunroofs could short-circuit if they become wet. ...

Round Up Chemical Found in Common Cereals: What You Should Know

Posted on: August 17, 2018. Category: Product Liability

After jurors in California found Round Up (weed killer) to be responsible for a 46-year-old groundskeeper’s cancer, The Environmental Working Group conducted a test on several oat-based cereals and snack bars to detect any levels of the weed killer glyphosate. Out of the 61 samples tested, 48 had some levels of glyphosate in them. Cheerios,...

Fatal Crash in Salem Township

Posted on: August 17, 2018. Category: Car Accidents

A rear-end collision on Route 22 in Salem Township, has left one man dead. The victim’s wife and three-year-old daughter were also injured in the crash. Police said a pick-up truck struck the victim’s vehicle while they were stopped at a stop light. The vehicle was then thrown into the median. The victim died due to his extensive injuries. Police said...

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