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Recalled Rental Cars–a Continuing Problem

A while back, we reported that rental car agencies regularly lease recalled cars without fixing the underlying safety issue behind the recall. As we explained in our earlier post, last August, two consumer groups filed a...more

Kelley v. Nawas International Travel Service

(My litigation) The Ala. Sup. Ct.'s Determination to Enforce Forum Selection Clauses Against Ala. Residents Injured Abroad and...

Traveler abroad who contracted with a travel agent based in Connecticut who was seriously injured on trip is thrown out of court in Alabama based on forum selection clause in travel agent's brochure, despite argument that it...more

Chinese Toys Go From Bad To Worse?

When the U.S. government finally pressured China to stop making baby toys with lead, a potentially poisonous substance that can cause brain damage when ingested, many of us assumed this was a good thing for our kids. But now...more

New Toxin Discovered in Chinese Toys

For many years, the Chinese have been shipping consumer goods to the United States for many reasons. On the consumer side, these products sold well because they did not cost as much as goods manufactured in the United States...more