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West Virginia Strengthens Move Over Law: New Protections for Road Maintenance Workers and Stranded Drivers

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West Virginia drivers are often reminded of the critical importance of keeping safe distances when approaching emergency vehicles. Effective today, the state’s Move Over law has been updated to include road maintenance workers and stranded motorists, clarifying the obligations of drivers in these situations. Under the enhanced law, motorists must safely change lanes when approaching vehicles with flashing lights, which now encompasses tow trucks, construction vehicles, and maintenance crews. If changing lanes is not an option, drivers are required to reduce their speed significantly. Lori Weaver Hawkins, public affairs manager for AAA Bluegrass, emphasized the … Read more

Lawyer Sues United Airlines for $65K After Being Stranded at Newark, Cites ‘Unfair Business Practices’

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A Manhattan attorney is seeking $65,000 from United Airlines after he claims the airline left him stranded at Newark Airport due to an allegedly unjustified flight cancellation. Jonathan Davidoff, who reported having flown more than two million miles with United, filed the lawsuit following the cancellation of his June 28, 2023, flight to San Francisco. Davidoff asserts that United initially cited mechanical issues for canceling Flight 2032 but later shifted the blame to weather conditions, despite clear skies at the time. The 52-year-old claims that he had planned the trip to attend to his winery … Read more

“Bay Area Homeowners Left Stranded by ADU Builder’s Collapse Amid Inadequate State Bond Protections”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmHOtdF9d7E[/embed]

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San Francisco, CA — Homeowners in the Bay Area who lost large sums of money to a contractor building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have discovered the inadequacy of California’s financial safeguards meant to protect consumers. Numerous families shared that they had prepaid Anchored Tiny Homes, a local contractor, for ADUs that were not completed. Collectively, these families claim they have lost over $5 million. The situation has revealed a significant gap between the perceived and actual protection the state-required contractor’s bond provides. In California, all contractors must secure a bond meant to offer financial recourse … Read more

Forest Hill Cycling Shop Abruptly Closes, Customers Left Stranded and Lawsuit Looms

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RICHMOND, Va. – A popular cycling shop in Forest Hill, Coqui Cyclery, has abruptly closed its doors, leaving customers in the dark about the status of their bikes and orders. The store, located at 3416 Semmes Ave, has been unresponsive to customer inquiries and has ceased all communication. Adding to the complications, the bike shop is facing a lawsuit from Giant Bicycles USA, a California-based bike-maker, alleging unpaid goods totaling nearly $150,000. The future of Coqui Cyclery remains uncertain, as it is unclear if the store will reopen. Customers have taken to social media platforms … Read more