Decided on June 29, 2009, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race. It was a decision that could alter employment practices nationwide and make it harder to prove discrimination where there is no evidence it was intentional. The white firefighters claimed they were discriminated against when the city tossed out the results of a promotion exam because too few minorities scored high enough. The city says it acted because it might have been vulnerable to claims that the exam had a “disparate impact” on minorities in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (AP)
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC is recalling 127,183 defective tires. The recalled tires are Firestone FR380 tires, size P235/75R15, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The tires were manufactured from September 9, 2007 through July 2, 2008.
The recalled tires were produced with insufficient tread base gauge, NHTSA said. Continued use of the tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. In addition, extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control, NHTSA said.
At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers. If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney at the Gomez Law Firm today.
Kumho Tire USA is recalling 36,292 light truck tires because of the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalled tires are Kumho Mohave A/T light truck all terrain tires, sizes LT225/75R16, LT245/75R16, and LT265/75R16. The tires were produced between December 7, 2008 and June 13, 2009. Vehicle handling performance becomes difficult under loaded conditions or when changing lanes, NHTSA said. This condition may result in the vehicle swaying and could possibly result in a crash, NHTSA said.
At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers. If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney at the Gomez Law Firm today.
