Month: July 2012

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John Lansrund, David Velasco Injured After Two-Car Accident in Nacogdoches, TX

Police reported that a two-car accident in Nacogdoches TX on August 9 2012 left two men injured. The accident happened along US-259 at about 10:00 in the morning when an SUV driven by 54-year old David Valesco attempted to make a U-turn. The SUV was then struck by a pickup truck driven by 32-year old Benjamin Johnson.

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GE Cites Fire Hazards and Recalls Dishwashers

According to official reports GE announced that they are recalling approximately 1.3 million units of various dishwashers. Sources said the dishwashers allegedl had a faulty heating element that if an electrical failure occurred could pose a fire hazard. The company reportedly acknowledged 15 reports of electrical failture which inlcuded 7 instances of fires and three instances of property damage.

The affected models included the Adora Eterna Profile and Hotpoint dishwashers. Affected consumers are reportedly able to receive a rebate through GE. The listed models were sold between March of 2006 through August of 2009.

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Dana Sued by Ford Motor Company for Defective Frames

Reuters is reporting that following its vehicle recall in 2011 of over 425000 Windstar minivans Ford Motor Company is suing Dana for failing to reimburse them for faulty vehicle subframes which Ford claims was the basis of the recall.   According to Ford’s complaint filed with the court Ford suffered damages due to the faulty subframes and the subsequent recall.  Ford also alleges that Dana has refused to follow the terms of their agreement contract to reimburse Ford for the faulty frames.

A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration led to a subsequent recall of the subframes in the minivans.  They found that when the subframes were exposed to the salt used on iced over roads the salt would stick to the frames and over time the subframes would corrode and break apart causing a crash.  This is the second in a series of recalls with the Windstar Minivan.  Previously Ford recalled 492000 Windstars because the real axle of the vehicle would rust and break apart.  The complaint was filed with the Michigan Circuit Court on July 27th. Read Full Post ‹ Dana Sued by Ford Motor Company for Defective Frames

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Joy Lauderdale Injured After Hit-and-Run Accident in Odessa, TX

Local news sources in Odessa TX stated that a hit-and-run accident on August 2 2012 at about 6:26 p.m. left 44-year old Joy Lauderdale hospitalized.  Reportedly Lauderdale was driving along East 42nd Street near Everglade Avenue when her SUV was struck by a 4-door silver Chevrolet. The force of the collision caused her SUV to overturn twice authorities said.

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Isaiah Justice Struck and Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver in Georgetown, TX

According to local news sources 8-year old Isaiah Justice was reportedly in critical condition at a local hospital in Georgetown TX on August 7 2012 after he was struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run accident. Police said that Justice was crossing the street at Janis Drive and Northwest Boulevard when an SUV crashed into him and sped away.

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