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Car Makers Get Tougher Roof Strength Standards
By David Goguen | Last updated on
In an effort to reduce injuries and deaths from vehicle rollover accidents, federal highway safety officials announced this week that car makers will need to...
Student Abuse at Schools: How Widespread Is It?
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A federal study released this week took a look at student abuse through restraint and seclusion at schools across the nation. The report found hundreds of...
Costco Hit With $50M Lawsuit: What is False Imprisonment?
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A lawsuit filed in California accuses Costco Wholesale Corp. of falsely imprisoning its employees, by keeping workers after hours while bosses inventory...
HP Recalls 70,000 Notebook Computer Batteries Over Fire Hazard
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About 70,000 Hewlett-Packard notebook computer batteries are being recalled because of a risk that the batteries can overheat and cause fires and burn...
Who's in Charge? Federal Safety Agencies Still Playing Musical Chairpersons
By David Goguen | Last updated on
They're more than just acronymns: CPSC. FDA. NHTSA. CDC. These are the federal agencies that are charged with protecting the public through the regulation and...
Seat Belt Study: What Could Be Saved If More People Buckled Up?
By David Goguen | Last updated on
Seat belt use makes a huge difference in whether drivers and passengers survive a car accident. That news should come as no surprise. But a study released...