Posts tagged house

• Former In-House Attorney for Toyota Describes Company's Culture of "Hypocrisy and Deceit"

  David Mittleman | February 12, 2010 4:04 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  According to a former in-house lawyer for Toyota, the automaker’s sudden acceleration problems aren’t due to sticky gas pedals or floor mat jams. Instead, Dimitrios Biller alleges that...

• Oscar the Cat Provides Comfort To Dying Patients, Offers Lessons On Dealing With Terminal Illness

  David Mittleman | February 06, 2010 10:00 AM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Perhaps you recall the story of the cat that lives in a nursing home and can predict death. Oscar is that feline’s name and he does have an uncanny ability to guess when a patient is about to...

• Toyota Recall Could Soon Encompass 9 Million Vehicles Worldwide

  David Mittleman | January 29, 2010 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  As of today, Toyota announced that its recent recall could encompass a total of 9 million vehicles worldwide that are affected by problems with floor mats or gas pedals. To give you perspective on...

• Battle Over Drug Industry Immunity in Michigan Heats Up

  David Mittleman | January 15, 2010 9:43 AM | 5 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Since 1995, Michigan law has shielded drug manufacturers from legal action stemming from FDA-approved products. In other words, Michigan residents cannot hold drug companies accountable for...

• It’s Time To Get Involved In Michigan’s Auto Insurance Showdown

  David Mittleman | December 12, 2009 1:40 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Earlier this month I wrote about potential changes to auto insurance laws in Michigan. These laws will help level the playing field and protect consumers from profit-hungry corporations. But in...

• Proposed Legislation Would Protect Consumers, Hold Insurance Companies Accountable

  David Mittleman | December 02, 2009 4:42 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Earlier this week, Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a package of bills that would strengthen consumer protection and prevent auto insurance companies from engaging in...

• Women are second class citizens in Bart Stupak's America

  Devon Glass | November 08, 2009 9:24 AM | 26 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  History was made last night as the House of Representatives passed a health care reform bill, and now it's up to the Senate to pass one as well. The bill passed does have a public option and will...

• Chamber of Commerce Opposes Greenhouse Gas Regulations Despite Apple's Recent Resignation

  David Mittleman | October 09, 2009 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce seems to be the last man standing, so to speak, against climate change legislation. Several corporations, including Exelon and Pacific Gas and Electric, have already...

• Teen Boy Dies at House Party from Lethal Combination of Alcohol and Erectile Dysfunction Medication

  David Mittleman | July 27, 2009 8:07 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Orinda, California—16-year-old Joseph Loudon died on May 23 during a house party. Investigators were not surprised to find alcohol in his blood, but were shocked to find high levels of...

• State Rep. Barb Byrum and Michigan House Democrats Take on Insurance Giants

  David Mittleman | July 26, 2009 2:00 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  We purchase insurance policies to protect ourselves from life-altering calamities. For example, when we have a car accident, we feel safeguarded knowing that we can go to our auto insurance company...