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Amazon Restricts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California As E-Bike Accidents and Injury Concerns Grow

Amazon’s decision to restrict some high-speed e-bike sales in California is drawing attention to growing concerns about rider safety, serious injuries, and the application of state laws to increasingly powerful electric bicycles.

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 May 2026

Woman riding an electric bike on a city street next to a bus.

What to Do If Your E-Bike Battery Starts Smoking or Catches Fire at Home

Lithium-ion e-bike battery fires are becoming a growing safety concern in San Francisco. Learn what to do if an e-bike starts smoking and how to reduce fire risks at home.

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 May 2026

Close up of battery pack of a modern electric bicycle.

Tragic Fatal Mission Rock Pedestrian Collision Highlights Ongoing Pedestrian Accident Concerns in San Francisco

A fatal pedestrian crash in San Francisco’s Mission Rock neighborhood has renewed concerns about street safety. A 2-year-old child was killed, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians and the legal options families may have after a tragic accident.

By Claude Wyle

/ 17 Mar 2026

A mother holds hand of young daughter and son and standing near crosswalk as a black car speeds by them.

Miami Condo Collapse Raises Questions of California Liability for Dangerous Property

The horribly tragic Miami condo collapse raises questions about liability for dangerous property in California. The legal theory that covers injury from dangerous property is called premises liability.

By Claude Wyle

/ 19 Jul 2021

Miami Condo Collapse Raises Questions of California Liability for Dangerous Property

Food Safety Attorney Reports: Salmonella Outbreak Sickens California Residents, Linked To Raw Turkey

A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey caused the CDC to issue warnings for all those hoping to keep Turkey on the menu this Thanksgiving.

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Jan 2019

California Food Safety Attorney Quotes FDA Reporting Lettuce Linked To E. Coli Outbreak Likely from California

In a press release earlier this month, Federal Health Officials at the FDA said that tainted romaine lettuce, linked to a recent outbreak of E. Coli, likely originated from California.

By Claude Wyle

/ 1 Jan 2019

Lawsuits Pile Up For PG&E After California Wildfires

A class action lawsuit was just filed in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleging a California utility company, PG&E, is to blame for the deadly Camp Fire that ravaged the state earlier this year.

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Dec 2018

San Francisco Food Safety Attorney Reports California Beef Recall Expanded Over Salmonella Concerns

More than 12 million pounds of beef were recalled earlier this month over salmonella concerns, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Dec 2018

San Francisco Food Safety Attorney Reports California Beef Recall Expanded Over Salmonella Concerns

San Francisco Dangerous Products Attorney Reports: Kotex Tampon Recall Hits California: Products May Unravel In Body

Tampon manufacturer Kimberly-Clark is recalling its “U by Kotex Sleek” line of tampons after receiving reports of the products unraveling or coming apart inside of users, resulting in infection or injury.

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Dec 2018

Graco Recalls Over 25,000 Car Seats Due To Increased Chance Of Child Injury During Crash

Graco is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because potentially inadequate restraint systems may increase the risk of injury for children.

By Claude Wyle

/ 5 Jun 2017

Graco Recalls Over 25,000 Car Seats Due To Increased Chance Of Child Injury During Crash

Joe Montana Sues San Francisco Millennium Tower Developers For Intentional Concealment of Defects

Sports legend Joe Montana is the latest in a long line of individuals to sue over San Francisco’s embattled Millennium Tower, alleging in his filing this month that the building’s developer intentionally concealed evidence of the building’s sinking, all while pushing the former football star…

By Claude Wyle

/ 30 May 2017

Recall Alert! Target Recalls Easter Egg Toys, Potentially Life Threatening

Attention all families and parents of small children! The Target Corporation has just issued a voluntary recall of several potentially hazardous products, including the “Hatch and Grow Easter Eggs” “Easter Grow Toys” and “Hatch Your Own Dino” children toys. The toys were sold at Target…

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Apr 2017