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In reaching its conclusion, the state supreme court disapproved the three certified conflict cases of Allen Evers , and Konzelman reached by the Florida First, Second, and Fourth District Courts of Appeal. A Florida punitive damages statute, as amend...
STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES—WK Future Ready Lawyer Survey adds insights to summit talk on in-house, outside counsel relationships in life sciences sector
November 19, 2021
Thomas Long, J.D.
Panelists discuss trends, tips for deploying legal technology as organizations prepare for a post-pandemic world. At a November 10 session of the third annual dLaw Life Sciences Summit, Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Marke...
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November 19, 2021
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NOTICES—MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT—Michelin petitions NHTSA for inconsequential noncompliance determination relating to petition from Michelin relating to tires with inverted identification code
November 19, 2021
Susan Lasser, J.D.
The tire maker argues that the TIN marking noncompliance does not create any operational safety risk for the vehicle and the tires comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and all other applicable regulations. Michelin North Amer...
NOTICES—MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT—Transamerica Tire seeks inconsequential noncompliance determination for Transeagle ST tires
November 19, 2021
Susan Engstrom
Although the Tire Identification Number on the subject tires contains an incorrect manufacturer’s code, the tires meet all performance standards and can be identified in the event of a recall, the petitioner asserts. The National Highway Traffic Safe...
CPSC NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Recreational off-road vehicles recalled by American Honda due to crash, injury hazards
November 19, 2021
Susan Engstrom
Dealers will provide a free inspection and repair. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California, is recalling around 1,400 Honda Pioneer and Talon recreational off-road vehicles because they can lose steering function, posing crash and inju...
NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Chrysler recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles over air bag issues
November 19, 2021
Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will reprogram the occupant restraint controller. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 99,255 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles because the occupant restraint controller may have incorrec...
NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Oshkosh recalls S-series concrete mixer vehicles due to power steering pump problems
November 19, 2021
Joe Cox, J.D.
Owners may either inspect and replace the pump or contact an Oshkosh service center for the inspection and repair. Oshkosh Corporation is recalling about 563 2020-2021 S-series vehicles because a machining defect may cause pressure to build in the po...
NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Possible tear in driver’s air bag cushion prompts Tesla to recall Model X, Model S vehicles
November 19, 2021
Joe Cox, J.D.
Tesla Service will replace the defective air bags. Tesla, Inc. is recalling about 7,600 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles because the driver’s air bag cushion may tear during deployment and, thus, may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, in...
CPSC NEWS—COMMENT CALENDAR—CPSC actions open for public comment
November 19, 2021
WK Editorial Staff
Consumer Product Safety Commission actions, with links to source documents, are open for public comment until the dates indicated. As detailed in previous Products Liability Law Daily stories, the following Consumer Product Safety Commission actions ...
CPSC NEWS—HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—CPSC provides guidelines for celebrating safely this holiday season
November 19, 2021
WK Editorial Staff
New data highlight risks such as unsafe toys, flammable decorations, and cooking fires. With the holidays approaching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising consumers to take precautions to avoid potential dangers associated with ...
NHTSA NEWS—ODI INVESTIGATIONS—NHTSA asked to investigate alleged oil pressure switch defect in Kia Sorento vehicles
November 19, 2021
Susan Lasser, J.D.
According to the petitioner, the condition can result in the affected vehicle stalling without warning. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened a defect petition (DP) to evaluate a...