Month: January 2020

In the News: January 27, 2020

Wells-Fargo’s ex-chief fined $17.5 million over fake accounts January 23, 2020, Seattle Times When big companies do wrong, it’s rarely the big boss who pays the price. But Wells Fargo’s former chief executive John G. Stumpf was fined $17.5 million more »

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In the News: January 20, 2019

CPSC warns consumers to stop using Summer Infant USA’s  SwaddleMe By Your Bed sleeper January 16, 2020, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently warned the public about infant inclined sleepers.  Now CPSC is warning consumers about Summer more »

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In the News: January 14, 2020

Ikea will pay $46 million to parents of toddler rushed to death by a dresser January 6, 2020, The New York Times The Swedish furniture retailer Ikea agreed to pay a $46 million settlement ihttps://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/next-wave-consumer-advocacy/ n a wrongful-death lawsuit brought more »

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In the New: January 6, 2020

Number of children swallowing dangerous magnets surges as industry largely polices itself December 25, 2019, Washington Post The number of children ingesting rare-earth magnets — powerful tiny balls that are a popular desk toy and can shred a child’s intestines more »

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