FairWarning Reports
Dubious Record for Highway Safety Agency in Public Information Lawsuits
After a Florida driver was killed in a crash in 2016 while his Tesla was in "Autopilot'' mode, regulators assured the public that Tesla's autonomous driving system was safe. An investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that after a key component called Autosteer was added, crash rates in Tesla cars had dropped.
Apple Has Swatted Away Distracted Driving Lawsuits Without Much Trouble So Far
Editor's note: See update at end of story.
Garrett Wilhelm was chatting with the Facetime app on his Apple iPhone, police say, as he sped along an interstate highway northwest of Dallas on the day before Christmas in 2014. He crashed his SUV into a sedan carrying a young family, killing five-year-old Moriah Modisette and injuring her parents and sister.
Bug Bombs Are Duds at Killing Insects Yet May Pose Harm to People, Study Finds
A new study has found that bug bombs, which are used by millions of Americans to kill insects such as cockroaches, often fail to eradicate those pests and yet expose consumers to potential health risks.
Labor Department Waters Down Injury Reporting Rule Targeted by Business
A requirement that employers disclose more information about worker injuries to safety officials and the public has been scaled back by the Trump administration.
With Smack-Talking Invective, Lawyer Groups Appeal to Public as One Big Jury Pool
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