Safety

$462 Million Verdict Against Wabash in Fatal Missouri Crash Raises Questions on Trailer Safety Standards

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a landmark decision, a Missouri jury on Thursday awarded $462 million in damages to the families of two men killed in a 2019 accident involving a Volkswagen and a tractor-trailer manufactured by Wabash. The massive award stems from allegations that the trailer’s rear-impact guard failed during the incident on Interstate 44/55, resulting in fatalities of the driver, Taron Tailor, 30, and his passenger, Nicholas Perkins. The case, which highlights concerns over the safety of truck components designed to prevent undercarriage crashes, concluded with a finding that the guard was defective, … Read more

California Spearheads AI Regulation with New Laws on Transparency and Safety Measures, Governor Newsom Vetoes High-Profile Safety Bill

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Sacramento, CA – California, a major hub for technological innovation, has solidified its stance on the regulation of artificial intelligence with the passage of several significant legislative measures, although not without controversy. The state’s latest legislative session saw a flurry of activity around AI regulation, leading to the enactment of new laws set to reshape the industry’s landscape by enhancing transparency and accountability among developers. Despite this, a high-profile bill meant to institute stringent safety measures was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom, sparking debate about the best way to manage AI’s potential risks. Assembly Bill … Read more

Elanco Animal Health Sued Over Alleged Misleading Claims About New Drug Zenrelia’s Safety and Launch Prospects

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San Francisco, Oct. 17, 2024 – A recently filed securities class action lawsuit claims that Elanco Animal Health misled its investors about the regulatory path and safety profile of their new dermatology medication, Zenrelia. The legal action targets both the organization and specific upper-level employees for allegedly providing false or misleading information to investors between November 7, 2023, and June 26, 2024. The lawsuit, registered in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, elaborates that Elanco downplayed the safety concerns associated with Zenrelia, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. Furthermore, the company was overly optimistic about its … Read more

Schools to Adopt Enhanced Safety Protocols Under Newly Enacted Legislation

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Sacramento, CA – A series of new legislative measures in California aimed at bolstering school safety have recently been enacted, requiring all K-12 public schools to implement more comprehensive safety strategies. The laws, prompted by increasing concerns over school security nationwide, mandate significant enhancements to the existing protocols for handling emergencies, from active shooter situations to natural disasters. The revised statutes specify that schools must now collaborate more closely with local law enforcement agencies to develop and refine their safety plans. Additionally, these plans must be updated annually and submitted to local school district authorities … Read more