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Some companies seem to think consumers will pay more for products they think are environmentally friendly — whether they are or not. But such attempts at “greenwashing” are leading to lawsuits.

A revealing report by the American Association for Justice details just how many safety improvements have been incorporated into the world’s automobiles because of the American legal system.

The father of twins is making his mark by taking on MICRA, California’s 35-year-old law that has capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases to $250,000.

The upshot: A correlation between better health care and fewer malpractice lawsuits.

A plaintiffs attorney turns movie director for a documentary film on how the famed case has been used in efforts to reduce access to the civil justice system.

The magazine’s “don’t buy” designation marks the first time since 2001 that it issues such a warning to consumers. Toyota responds in less than a day by ordering dealers to cease sales of the the SUV while it conducts further tests.

“Coaches have been more concerned with the success rate of the swimmers than the well-being of these young people.” — Deena Deardurff, 1972 Olympic swimmer who was repeatedly molested by her coach