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Lead-off Toyota case selected as group demands NHTSA records
A California judge on Thursday selected the first bellwether case against Toyota in consolidated state litigation over the automaker's sudden, unintended acceleration problems.
Environmental group sues EPA to block use of nanosilver in textiles
In a bid to get antimicrobial nanosilver used in clothing, baby blankets and other textiles off the market, the Natural Resources Defense Council on Thursday filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
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