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Asbestos Manufacturer Attempts to Limit Liability in Settlement Payouts

The Story: Garlock Sealing Technologies is attempting to exit bankruptcy by proving that it is not liable for the totality of its victims’ claims. The company is disputing the claimants’ $1.3 billion in damages, asserting that it will owe only $125 million in payments. Garlock is a maker of asbestos gaskets; asbestos is proven to cause lung…

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Ford’s “Infotainment System” May Pose Driving Hazard, CDD Reports.

The Story: The safe driving group Center for Defensive Driving (CDD) has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ford claiming the auto manufacturer’s “infotainment system” poses a driving hazard for motorists. The CDD, which claims Ford is aware of the problem but is not taking action, claims that the system’s myriad problems pose a distraction risk for drivers…

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Chrysler’s Troubles Continue With Over 50,000 Defective Vehicles Recalled

The Story: On the heels of an already-massive recall affecting over 800,000 vehicles, Chrysler has called back 51,477 of its Dodge Ram and Jeep Grand Cherokee models due to defective and potentially-dangerous designs. The recall covers three different models: the 2012 Ram 1500, which may experience electronic stability control failure; the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which…

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