A revised lawsuit against Toyota alleges that the auto manufacturer secretly bought motor vehicles it produced with speed-control defects from consumers in the U.S, according to an article published by Reuters. The 700 page lawsuit claims Toyota actively planned to hide the sudden acceleration problem
The recall of at least 550 million eggs has shaken consumers’ trust of some food manufacturers, contributing to a growing concern regarding food quality due to poorly maintained facilities and other violations. The shell egg recall involving products from Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms
There is no doubting the vast reach of the oil spill’s affects on the livelihood and well-being of thousands of Americans. Ever since the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, concern has mounted regarding whether those affected will receive substantial compensation for losses and
Far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city streets of Philadelphia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh there is this wonderful little town in Cameron County Pennsylvania called Emporium. In this North Central Pennsylvania county seat is where you will find the Cameron County Courthouse.
Dog owners have a responsibility to their respective communities to keep their animals restrained. If a dog has been deemed dangerous or vicious, dog owners must follow regulations spelt out by the city or county ordinance – whether it's muzzling the dog in public places
A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that fireworks-related incidents were responsible for two deaths in 2009 and approximately 9,000 emergency room visits for injuries. According to the CPSC, throughout the 30 days near last year’s 4th of July, about
New Jersey Rep. Rush Holt and three other House members have asked Congress to establish a sturdy and effective Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which will remain autonomous and help protect Americans from future financial abuses. According to a news report in the Daily Record, Holt and
Sex crimes have, arguably, the most serious penalties. One of the consequences of being convicted of a sex crime is to register as a sex offender. Some offenders register themselves, but a majority of them do not. They are either violating terms of parole or
The Toyota recalls have spurred significant interest in auto crashworthiness and safety issues. As a result, there is an intensified push to rewrite the nation's auto safety laws, according to Detroit News. Toyota paid a record $16.4 million fine for not being prompt with its
Pennsylvania's new child support laws went into effect on May 12, 2010. The most important change under the new guidelines, according to a Main Line Media News report, is how child support will be calculated in high-income cases. Examples of such cases involve parties whose
