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In response to the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act passed last year, Toyota has made their 2012 Prius model emit a sound that mimics a combustion engine so that pedestrians, particularly those who are blind, can hear them, according to news sources. The act was passed last year and requires electric and hybrid vehicles to make… read more

The Consumer Attorneys of California have selected Brian Panish and Spencer Lucas among the finalists for its top annual award, the Consumer Attorney of the Year. Panish and Lucas were recognized for their landmark $13.96 million verdict in Felipe Curiel v. SSA Marine, Inc. Curiel suffered serious spinal injuries when a 25,000-pound shipping container, knocked… read more

Currently unregulated “gluten-free” labels may soon be subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration, according to recent news sources. Gluten is the substance that makes bread rise, keeps it doughy, and provides texture and flavor. Many people have sensitivity to this product, especially those with Celiac disease, a disease that can lead to… read more

Two officers of the Los Angeles Police Department were injured Saturday in a vehicle pursuit of a domestic violence suspect, according to recent news reports. The two officers were responding to a call around 10 p.m. from a residence at Olive and 108th streets. They saw the suspect escape from a window on the second… read more

Prolab Nutrition Inc. is issuing a recall for several of their protein supplement products due to an undeclared allergen, according to recent news sources. The products may contain wheat or gluten and people with sensitivities to Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, eggs, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, tree nuts, sulfites and walnuts, or gluten allergens may… read more

Running outside during the fall months can be a fun and healthy activity. The cooler weather is preferable to the blistering heat, and running outside can be refreshing after spending your summer months in the same air conditioned gym. However, the fall season does mean that there is less daylight to run in, and joggers… read more

The U.K. has accused a homeless man of sabotaging packets of painkillers with anti-psychotic drugs, according to recent news sources. The man, who was arrested last week, appeared in court on Monday for charges of contamination of goods and administering a noxious substance. The arrest comes after an investigation beginning in August, when the product… read more

E. coli fears have prompted a recall of over 40,000 pounds of ground beef in Texas, according to recent news reports. The beef was distributed by Palo Duro Meat in Georgia for the National School Lunch Program in district schools. The sample tested positive for E. coli o157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has released a new recall for Carol’s Cuts LLC, and their fruit mixed medley product due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to news sources. The product subject to recall includes 594 pounds of cantaloupe in 5-pound trays as well as in 8-ounce fruit mixes. The product was shipped to… read more

A California nut sheller that was believed to be the source of an E. coli contamination has been cleared by authorities of the United Stated Food and Drug Administration, according to news sources. Walnuts, fudge, trail mix, and almonds were all recalled by Johnvince Foods after they were linked with an E. coli outbreak. The… read more

Eleven people total have died as a result of the catastrophic Reno air show crash when a heavily modified vintage WWII fighter plane unexpectedly plummeted into the stands. The P-51 Mustang was piloted by a 74-year-old experienced stunt pilot, who lost his life. Six other men also passed away, as well as four women. Eight… read more

As the death toll of the terrible Reno air show accident climbs to 11, investigators are beginning to piece together evidence about what might have caused such a disastrous collision. Many flying experts believe that the 74-year-old stunt pilot lost consciousness before the plane abruptly crashed into stands at full-throttle. Excessive gravitational forces and speeds… read more