The United States Attorney’s office in Detroit, Michigan has announced that Takata, the Japanese manfacturer of millions of airbags in cars sold in the U.S., has pled guilty to Wire Fraud in connection with a conspiracy amongst its executives to falsify test results showing that the airbags could explode and cause injury or death to…
$50 Million IKEA Furniture Tip-Over Settlement IKEA agreed to pay $50 Million to settle lawsuits involving furniture tip-overs of the MALM dresser that killed toddlers in Pennsylvania, Washington and Minnesota. Apart from providing compensation to the families, the settlement called for substantial donations to three children’s hospitals and funding to Shane’s Foundation, a non-profit providing…
People acting together in a Criminal Conspiracy can be held equally culpable regardless of who drives the getaway car and who pulls the trigger killing the bank security guard. The same can be true in a joint act resulting in Personal Injury. Both actors can be held liable. In a recent Pennsylvania Texting and Driving…
Fall in Pennsylvania is beautiful. Leaves changing colors, low humidity, crisp air. Perfect weather for football and day trips including long drives. However, the Fall season presents dangers, particularly on the roadways in Pennsylvania. Here a a few Fall Driving Tips to help keep you and your family safe: 1- Watch Out For Wet Leaves:…