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Camp Lejeune LawsuitsProduct Liability | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 7
Florida Man Severely Injured in E-Cigarette Accident
A Naples man was severely injured this past fall when an E-cigarette he had been using for approximately three months suddenly exploded in his face. The ‘Rig Mod V.2’ E-cigarette involved in the accident was purchased from a local Naples electronic cigarette supplier. According to the victim, the electronic cigarettes burst into flames one day in October, causing him to inhale the flames and the searing hot fumes. The 21-year-old was transported to the burn unit at Kendall Regional Medical Center where he underwent extensive treatment for his injuries.
Suit Filed After E-cigarette Explodes, Severely Injures Florida Man
In an extremely bizarre accident involving modern “vaping,” a man from Naples, Florida suffered significant burns and internal injuries after his e-cigarette exploded while he was using it. The e-cigarette, which vaporizes nicotine for inhalation using a heated liquid solution, malfunctioned and burst in the man’s mouth, causing his face, lungs, and throat to be severely burned.
Recall on Hyundai Elantra to Affect Over 150,000 Vehicles
A recall on the 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra is expected to affect over 150,000 vehicles in 2016, according to early reports. The recall involves a possible malfunction in the electronic stability control system. A malfunction could potential cause the engine to lose power and the steering to pull to one side of the vehicle. Owners who have experienced the malfunction have compared it to suddenly getting a flat tire or driving on ice.
Naples Man in Critical Condition After E-Cigarette Explosion
A Florida man is in critical condition after a terrible explosion took place on Monday, October 27th. The man, Evan Spahlinger, from Naples, Florida, was smoking an e-cigarette when it suddenly exploded in his face, burning his face, neck, hands, and lungs. He was immediately taken to a local hospital, but due to the severity of his condition, was transported to the Burn Center at Kendall Regional Medical Center the same day.
Volkswagen Emission Scandal Prompts International Action by Environmental Agencies
In the wake of an emissions scandal brought on by action against German auto manufacturer Volkswagen earlier this month, federal environmental officials have joined forced with their European and South American counterparts to step up emissions testing on diesel cars. In a letter to auto makers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency notified manufacturers that it plans to road-test vehicles in an effort to crack down on falsified emissions reports. Currently, the agency relies on design specifications and statements provided by auto manufacturers with regards to emissions compliance, along with limited laboratory testing of vehicles. The EPA does not currently road-test these vehicles for adherence to emissions standards.
Palm Beach Students Served Apple Snacks That Were Later Recalled
Employees at Palm Beach County Schools are monitoring students closely for any signs of food poisoning following a recall of apple slices served to public school students as part of student lunches. The Snack Fresh apple slices, packaged by Appeeling Fruit, were recalled Sept. 9th after a countertop tested positive for listeria in a production area. The company is urging customers to discard or return unused apples. No bacteria was found on any of the apples at the packaging plant.
Florida Drivers More At-Risk For Injury Due to Faulty Airbags
A report released by the Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday indicates that nearly 75% of the ruptured faulty airbags they have tested that were manufactured by Takata are from the State of Florida. Officials cite the heat and humidity associated with Florida weather as factors in the high rate of rupture of these airbags. The airbags expand with such force that they can potentially propel shrapnel throughout the vehicle, severely injuring occupants.
Defective Air Bag Lawsuit Filed Against Honda
A Florida resident recently filed a lawsuit against Honda and Takata after her air bag exploded and caused injuries that paralyzed her for life. She was driving her Honda Civic when she hit an SUV and her Takata air bag deployed. Air bags are supposed to protect us, but this one deployed with such force that it caused irreparable injuries. The lawsuit claims that Honda and Takata failed to warn the public about design defects that could cause injury or death.
Tran Family Files Lawsuit Against Honda
The family of Hein Tran, the driver injured when her airbag deployed in a crash in late September, has filed a lawsuit against auto manufacturer Honda in connection with her death in early October. The lawsuit is the first of its kind in that it links a faulty airbag directly to the death of a vehicle occupant.
Faulty Airbag Possible Cause of Orlando Woman’s Death
The US Government agency recently issued a recall of airbags that now affects over 8 million cars in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned of faulty airbags manufactured by Takata. The airbags can injure or kill the driver or passenger when it deploys during an accident. On Sept 29, an Orlando woman may have been the victim of one of these recalled airbags.
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