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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
When it come to mortgages, members of the military are treated differently. Only a judge can authorize a foreclosure on a protected service member’s home, and can act only after a hearing where the military homeowner is represented. The law also caps a protected service member’s mortgage rate, as well as rates on all other credit, at 6 percent. Click here for more.
Toyota Prevails in First Acceleration Trial
In the first sudden acceleration case to go to trial, a federal jury found that Toyota was not liable. The verdict, rendered on April 1, awarded Toyota victory on both strict liability and warranty claims. Toyota wants the victory to be a benchmark for all future acceleration cases, claiming that it represents a plaintiff's inability to identify and prove an electronic defect. A report released by the NHTSA found no electronic defects related to the sudden acceleration. What does this verdict mean for future acceleration cases? Click here for more.
Southwest Grounds Planes for Inspection
On Friday, a Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a five-foot hole opened in the passenger cabin mid-flight. Although none of the 118 people on board were injured, Southwest grounded 79 other Boeing 737-300s for inspection. Since Friday, cracks have been found in three other Southwest Airlines aircraft and a Sunday flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a burning smell filled the cabin. Flight cancellations are expected as inspections continue through the first part of the week. Southwest has been in hot water before for skirting inspections. Do you feel safe flying with Southwest? Click here for more.
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How do 401(k) salary deductions affect your take-home pay? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Supreme Court holds vaccine suit is preempted. The United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Vaccine Act preempts defect claims brought by a plaintiff who alleged that she suffered injuries as a result of receiving a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine as a child. Click here for more.