Hewlett-Packard has been instructed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 for failing to report issues with their lithium-ion battery packs that posed burn hazards. According to an article in the Consumer Reports, HP apparently knew of 22 incidents regarding their defective products but failed to immediately report the situation to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Those incidents resulted in injuries to at least two consumers. HP reportedly conducted studies between March and April of 2007 and failed to notify the CPSC of their findings until July of 2008 by which time there were reports of 31 faulty battery packs.

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A 35-year-old man was injured in a Los Angeles car accident after he lost control of his Toyota Corolla and crashed into three other cars and a concrete wall. According to a report in The Glendale News-Press, the injury collision occurred the afternoon of January 24, 2012. The Sunland man was driving east on Foothill Boulevard toward Boston Avenue when the incident occurred.

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Kia is issuing an auto defect recall involving 150,000 vehicles due to airbag problems. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the South Korean automaker is recalling 2006-2008 Optima sedans and Rondo crossover utility vehicles because of a defect that could prevent the driver’s side airbag from deploying in the event of a crash. The company no longer sells the Rondo models.

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Leonor De Coronado, 37, of Big Bear City was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after her Kia Sorrento collided with a gravel box trailer frame that had disconnected from a truck. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal car accident occurred on Highway 18 near Paradise Way in San Bernardino, the morning of January 20, 2012. Officials say the trailer frame became disconnected when a truck veered out of control on a curve. The trailer entered into the opposing lane of traffic where it struck the Kia. De Coronado died in a nearby hospital and her 16-year-old daughter suffered moderate injuries. It is unclear why the truck driver lost control on the roadway.

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The California vaginal mesh attorneys at Bisnar and Chase are answering calls to women across the nation who are suffering horrible injuries from this defective product. Not long ago, the vaginal mesh was considered a great solution to pelvic organ prolapse; an uncomfortable and embarrassing medical condition for women, but what was once a solution is now a disaster and women across the nation are looking for compensation for their injuries. If you are utilizing a vaginal mesh, it is in your best interest to consult your physician immediately.

Dangerous Vaginal Mesh Products

A large variety of vaginal meshes have been linked to horrific pain and embarrassing side effects. The following symptoms have been reportedly associated with vaginal mesh use.

• Surgical Mesh Infection
• Dyspareunia
• Urinary Problems
• Recurrence of prolapsed and/or incontinence
• Bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforation

The following are some of the vaginal meshes that have been reported to fail and contribute to serious injury.

• Bard
• Uretex
• Pelvisoft
• Avaulta
• Pelvicol
• Align
• Pelvetex
• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon)
• Gynecare
• Gynemesh
• Prolene Mesh

California Vaginal Mesh Lawyers

If you are looking for an experienced product defect lawyer with a history of success, contact a Bisnar and Chase vaginal mesh lawyer in California today for a free professional evaluation of your case. The attorneys at Bisnar and Chase have assisted victims for over 30 years and have sustained a 97.5% success rate.

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A longshoreman was fatally injured on the job in the Port of Long Beach after a container aboard a ship fell and crushed him. According to a CBS news report, the incident occurred the night of January 19, 2012 at Pier J. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say the crane operator dropped the container on his boss. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is handling the investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of the deceased victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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The National Research Council’s Transportation Research Board has officially closed the book on Toyota’s unintended acceleration issues finding that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) acted appropriately in discontinuing its investigation of sudden acceleration claims involving Toyota vehicles. According to Consumer Reports, the council however stated that it is “troubling” NHTSA could not readily address public safety concerns in the Toyota sudden acceleration matter.

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Dodge is issuing an auto defect recall for certain models of its SRT8 sedans because of a glitch in the tire pressure monitoring system. According to a news report in Cars.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a safety alert because the systems in some 303 SRT8 versions of the 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger do not warn drivers when tire pressure falls 25 percent below the recommended level.

Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System

NHTSA officials say that the vehicles involved in this recall notify drivers when the pressure reaches 22 pounds per square inch instead of 24 psi, which is required under federal law. Underinflated tires can be extremely dangerous because they can result in tire overloading and overheating. This could lead to a possible tire blowout and a potential car accident.

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BMW AG has issued an auto defect recall for nearly 90,000 Mini Cooper cars due to faulty water pumps that can cause fires. According to a Detroit News report, BMW will recall its 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S convertible and several other models that were manufactured between November 2006 and January 2011. The recall came after consumers reported 81 water pump failures and four engine fires. When the pump fails, an electronic circuit board can malfunction and overheat. It is not clear if there were any injuries as a result of these defective pumps. When the recall begins, BMW will replace the vehicles’ electric auxiliary water pumps.

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Thomas Hancock, 24, was killed in a Riverside car accident after his SUV rolled over and he was partially ejected, the morning of January 14, 2012. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal rollover crash occurred along the Ramona Expressway near Perris in San Jacinto. Officials say Hancock lost control of his SUV before it overturned. It is unclear how or why the crash occurred.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas Hancock following this tragic rollover accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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