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Big Win for Automakers After Federal Judge Dismisses Car Hacking Lawsuit

2015-12-11 09:59:02| Automakers - Topix.net

On November 25, a California federal court dismissed without prejudice a proposed class action against Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co., and General Motors LLC, claiming the carmakers failed to ensure the electronic security of their vehicles by equipping them with computer technology that is susceptible to being hacked by third parties. Cahen, et al. v.

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Energy Companies Want Judge to Dismiss Historic Lawsuit Over Oklahoma Earthquakes

2015-12-10 16:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: Energy companies are trying to legally distance themselves from the fracking-linked earthquakes currently rattling Oklahoma. According to a new report from the Associated Press, Lincoln County District Judge Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood is hearing two energy companies` motion to dismiss a major liability lawsuit. The lawsuit in question was brought by Sandra Ladra, an Oklahoma woman who claims she was injured after a 5.6-magnitude quake--the largest ever recorded in the state--hit the city of Prague...

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Lawsuit Alleges Huge Release of Methane Poses Threat to Los Angeles Residents

2015-12-10 07:25:09| Footwear - Topix.net

The neighbor and longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the San Bernardino shooters, admitted to law enforcement that he and Far... -- Two people have been arrested in Sydney, Australia in a counter-terror operation, reports BBC News. A 15-year-old and 20-year-old were arrested.

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Settlement agreement reached in Seward coal terminal lawsuit

2015-12-10 03:06:18| Railroads - Topix.net

A settlement has been reached between two environmental groups, the Alaska Railroad and the company that transfers coal to ships at Seward, over coal that spills into Resurrection Bay. The settlement requires the railroad and Aurora Energy Services LLC to make improvements to the Seward coal-loading facility and pay $10,000 for a watershed conservation project.

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