DOT Announces 1st New Hours-of-Service Rules since 1939; Gains ATA Support
Background Rules govern drivers transporting freight in interstate commerce w/ GVWR 10,001 pounds or more Also include vehicles transporting hazmat in quantities requiring vehicle placards Rules for driver
Ford Expert Witness Accused of Fraud in SUV Rollover Case
Background Plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to reopen another 7 cases in US on grounds that Bickerstaff’s testimony was false Bickerstaff testified or was deposed in 45 cases involving Ford and was identified as a possible witness in another 100 Some of those results may be challenged as well S Carolina case involved man named Ray H […]
40 States’ Attorneys General Warn Automakers on ‘Deceptive’ SUV Ads
Background States said that many of the issues were addressed All 50 states settled deceptive advertising investigation of Ford Motor and its SUV ads After 2.5-yr investigation, Ford agreed to pay $51.5M and change advertising practices
