Approved death claims related to GM ignition switch recall rise to 117

Approved death claims related to GM ignition switch recall rise to 117

M Live
June 22, 2015

[…] The claims were approved by a fund set up by GM to compensate victims of a defective part in mid-to-late-2000s model cars that has led to a massive recall and a federal investigation. […] The faulty ignition switches at the heart of the unprecedented recall can move out of the “run” position to the “accessory” or “off” positions, leading to a loss of power. […]

Chief’s Corner: A Police Chief Reflects on a Tragedy

Chief’s Corner: A Police Chief Reflects on a Tragedy

Hinesburg Record
May 21, 2015

[…] Regardless of sympathies, we cannot lose sight that Richard Tom was killed while riding his bicycle down the shoulder of the road on one of the first decent days after a long winter, minding his own business. Although bicyclists are always aware of the inherent danger from speeding or distracted drivers, this event crossed an unimaginable line. […]

Ride Of Silence

Ride Of Silence

This is a global ride – find out when your community is doing the ride, or organize your own ride.
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Bike San Diego, and their Ride of Silence Route, May 20, 2015 meet at 7pm

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Orange County Wheelmen road May 16, 2015

[…] On May 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. […]

Bicyclists to ride through Boston to honor those killed or injured

Bicyclists to ride through Boston to honor those killed or injured

Bost Globe
May 19, 2015

More than 150 cyclists are expected to join an eerily silent expedition through Boston this week in memory of those who have been injured or killed by cars while riding their bikes.

The “Ride of Silence,” part of an international movement that began more than a decade ago in Texas, will lead bikers on a 5.2-mile journey through the city. […]

Death of worker told to use bucket as toilet spurs $4 million lawsuit

Death of worker told to use bucket as toilet spurs $4 million lawsuit

Oregonian
May 13, 2015

[…] The bucket was the only on-the-job “toilet” option given to Andrew C. Lane by Superior Home Maintenance, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. The bucket was kept in the back of an enclosed work truck, next to a gas-powered power washer that spewed colorless and odorless carbon monoxide into the air. […]

General Motors' death toll rises to 80 in ignition-switch crisis

General Motors’ death toll rises to 80 in ignition-switch crisis

Auto Blog
4/6/15

[…] At least 80 motorists have been killed in car accidents caused by defective General Motors ignition switches, according to figures released by the administrator in charge of compensating victims. […] Of the death claims processed so far, only 22.4 percent have been deemed eligible for compensation. […]

Widow files $2.9 lawsuit against Ore. restaurant

Widow files $2.9 lawsuit against Ore. restaurant

KATU ABC New Portland, Oregon
3/17/15

[…] Week’s widow, Stacey, filed a lawsuit last week in Multnomah County alleging Maggie’s Buns was negligent in serving contaminated, “defective and unreasonably dangerous” food at the meeting Kevin Weeks attended. […] alleges her family suffered $2.9 million in economic and emotional loss following her husband’s death.