We posted last month about the growing issue regarding defective Toyota vehicles and the massive recalls that have taken place in recent months that have affected more than 8 million vehicles. At that point, national statistics were beginning to be featured when they became available. Now comes word that a South Florida couple is looking [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 15, 2010
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Toyota is a brand of automobile that’s earned a top-level reputation around the world for providing vehicles that are dependable, economical and safe. While it took decades to earn that level of branding, it’s taken only a matter of weeks to tear that reputation apart. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles because of varying defects, [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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We’ve been keeping track of the ongoing issue regarding defective Chinese drywall that was installed in countless homes in the area. This drywall has led to a plethora of serious problems, and it seems that officials at every level of government have gotten involved with attempting to resolve the issue. Now comes word that new [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, October 8, 2009
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We posted this summer in regards to the emerging problems associated with the installation of defective Chinese drywall in the area, and unfortunately, that fight continues on several levels with those responsible for the installation of it and the government. As of now, nothing has been resolved, but it seems that those who are [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 25, 2009
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We posted last month about a man who was severely injured by electricity as he attempted to pump air into his tires at a 7/11 convenience store. He was rushed to the hospital in serious condition, and he ultimately died from the injuries suffered that day. Given the obvious and reasonable expectation that [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Tap water has long had a bad reputation as being dirty, contaminated with toxins and generally unsafe for various reasons. While some of this reputation is somewhat harsh, the reality is that drinking water that comes from deep in the ground can come into contact with several different substances that can lead to serious [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 4, 2009
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When we purchase food at almost any grocery store, we see rows of washed produce, well-protected meat housed in cooled glass cases and many other displays that are designed not only to show customers the best the store has to offer, but also to keep the food clean and safe. Florida, like everywhere else, [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 9, 2009
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We posted two days ago regarding the near-drowning of a child in a backyard pool (it was technically a hot tub) because of what was described in reports as a ‘faulty drain cover.’ Now that officials have had some time to more thoroughly investigate the matter, it seems that the drain cover was in [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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Florida in the summer is a place where swimming pools offer a welcome relief from the heat and humidity. Thousands of homes have them in their yards, and while they do provide comfort for many, they can also be extremely dangerous, especially for small children. Thankfully, tragedy was avoided yesterday when a boy [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 5, 2009
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The realm of legal news has been saturated with coverage of the defective Chinese drywall issue for months now, and as investigators begin to gather facts, things begin to look more bleak for several defendants, including the Miami-based company of Lennar Homes. Now comes word that workers who installed the drywall noticed the abhorrent [...]
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Friday, March 12, 2010
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