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News Release: Georgia Supreme Court Rejects GM’s Bid to Block the Deposition of Its CEO
The ruling declines to adopt in the so-called apex doctrine, which GM and other corporations have used to block depositions of CEOs and high-ranking officers. MARIETTA, GA. (June 1, 2022) – General Motors (“GM”) lost its highly funded effort to persuade Georgia to adopt the so-called apex doctrine, which has been used in various…
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Press Release – GA Attorney General Selects Legal Team to Assist in Opioid Investigation and Litigation
Press Release – GA Attorney General Selects Legal Team to Assist in Opioid Investigation and Litigation September 11, 2018 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that he has selected outside private counsel to serve as co-counsel in an investigation and litigation involving the manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of prescription opioid…
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Ford Explorer Dominates Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch – July 17, 2018
Ford Explorer Dominates Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch – July 17, 2018 This quarter, the Ford Explorer dominated the Safety Institute’s Vehicle Safety Watch List claiming 4 of the Top 10 spots. The Honda Odyssey claimed 3. Topping the list for the second time this year is the 2016 Toyota Tundra relating to a 2017…
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Litigation Pushes Ski Boat Manufacturers to Safer Designs – Safety Research & Strategies Inc.
Litigation Pushes Ski Boat Manufacturers to Safer Designs By Sean Kane, Safety Research & Strategies Inc. 3 years ago a young boy lost his life while enjoying a day on the lake with his family. 7-year-old Ryan Batchelder, along with 5 other members of his family were out on Lake Rabun when their boat, a…
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Safety Regulators Investigating New Jeep Grand Cherokee Rollaway after Injuries and Complaints
Safety Regulators Investigating New Jeep Grand Cherokee Rollaway after Injuries and Complaints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation for new Jeep SUVs after receiving several complaints that the vehicles can roll away unexpectedly after drivers put them in park. The investigation covers 408,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured in 2014 and…
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Ikea Recalls Nightlights for Electrical Shock
Ikea Recalls Nightlights for Electrical Shock Ikea is recalling 442,000 nightlights because the plastic cover can detach and expose electrical components, creating a risk of electrical shock and injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that Ikea will be taking the PATRULL nightlight off the market and is recommending that consumers stop using the product…
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Press Release: Melton Case Settles After Exposing GM Cover-up
News Release Melton Case Settles After Exposing GM Cover-up WHAT: News conference call to address the Melton v. GM case WHO: Lance Cooper, The Cooper FirmBeasley Allen Founding Shareholder Jere L. Beasley WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2015 10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST WHERE: Ready Access Number: 866-365-44067-Diget Access Code: 4275588 WHY: The Cooper…
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The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects
News Release February 6, 2015 The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects February 6, 2015 – Today, The Safety Institute is releasing its latest quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List. For the third quarter in a row, potential power steering issues affecting the 2012 Ford Focus top the list. (See first and second quarterly Watch List). In addition,…
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Press Release – The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety
News Release The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects Thursday October 2, 2014 Today, The Safety Institute is releasing the latest report from its quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List. Steering problems in the 2012 Ford Focus again top the second quarterly Watch List. (See first quarterly Watch List). Other notable potential…
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Press Release: Number of Eligible Death Claims Surpasses the Original Number of Deaths Reported by GM
News Release Number of Eligible Death Claims Surpasses the Original Number of Deaths Reported by GM September 15, 2014 Lawyer Kenneth Feinberg releases first set of statistics for the GM ignition switch compensation plan. MARIETTA, GA – (September 15, 2014) Kenneth Feinberg, the attorney hired by General Motors to help with the compensation of victims…
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