Otter Products, LLC (“OtterBox”), a leading manufacturer of phone and tablet cases, is facing legal action over its warranty policies. OtterBox, known for producing waterproof and impact-resistant cases, advertises a “Limited Lifetime Warranty” covering defects in material and workmanship under normal use. However, a recently filed class action lawsuit alleges that OtterBox systematically fails to honor valid warranty claims on Smartphone Cases and Tablet Cases, leaving consumers without promised replacements or repairs.
The lawsuit, filed by Singleton ...
On January 16, 2025, a fire broke out at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility, a battery storage plant in Monterey County, California. Due to unknown hazards posed by the smoke and fire, evacuation orders were issued, forcing approximately 1,500 local residents to leave their homes, schools to close, and highways to shut down. According to Vistra Energy (the project owner) active flames were no longer visible by January 17, but smoldering could still be seen on January 22.
Around a month later, on February 18, 2025, the fire reignited at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. This ...
California’s wildfires leave a trail of destruction in their wake—homes reduced to rubble, communities displaced, and lives forever changed. Beyond this devastation, the opportunity for looting emerges. As families evacuate to save their lives, criminals take advantage of abandoned properties, breaking into homes and businesses, stealing valuables, and worsening the financial and emotional toll on wildfire victims.
Looting is a Growing Threat to Vulnerable Communities
Wildfire-devastated communities face a cruel secondary crisis as looting incidents continue to ...
Homeowner’s insurance is a vital safety net for Californians, especially in areas prone to natural disasters such as wildfires. Yet, recent trends indicate that obtaining adequate coverage has become increasingly harder. Premiums are escalating, coverage options are diminishing, and insurance companies, such as State Farm, are dropping policyholders and non-renewing policies at an alarming rate.
Impact of Fires on Insurance Availability
The recent fires in Los Angeles pulled a thread that was already unraveling and have further exposed the ongoing insurance crisis the ...
For those affected by the Eaton Fire and other recent disasters in the Los Angeles County area, important deadlines are approaching. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have set March 31, 2025, as the final day to apply for disaster relief assistance. If you are considering financial assistance for recovery, it is critical to act before the deadline. Even if you are unsure whether you will need the funds, applying now preserves your eligibility, as you will not be able to apply after the deadline passes.
SBA Disaster Loans ...
Environmental racism highlights systemic issues in how environmental policies are designed and enforced. It refers to the unequal exposure of communities to environmental hazards based on race or socioeconomic status. This pattern often stems from decisions about zoning, industrial development, and resource allocation that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
What Is Environmental Racism?
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. coined the term “environmental racism” to describe the intentional placement of polluting industries and hazardous facilities in ...
After months of dry conditions, rainfall is a welcome sight in Los Angeles. For many, it signals relief, limits the fire risk, clears the air, and replenishes much-needed water reserves. But for communities near recent wildfire burn scars, heavy rain can be a threat. As storm systems move across Southern California, they carry the potential to trigger dangerous mudslides and debris flows in areas that have been stripped of vegetation by fire.
The Double-Edged Sword of Rain in Burn Areas
Wildfires wreak havoc on the landscape, destroying not only homes and ecosystems but also the ...
The Eaton wildfire left a devastating mark on Altadena, California, a historically significant community nestled in the foothills of Los Angeles County. Known for its charm, diversity, and deep-rooted sense of community and friendship, the neighborhoods of Altadena have been turned to ash. With over 5,000 structures being damaged or destroyed, and the lives of countless residents were upended. There have been 16 confirmed deaths due to the Eaton fire, and over 14,000 acres scorched.
Among those affected was the community of middle-class Black families that had created a ...
As the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas continue to burn, Mayor Karen Bass has issued a sweeping Executive Order aimed at expediting recovery and rebuilding efforts for the thousands of Angelenos affected. With over 25,000 acres burned, more than 5,000 homes and businesses destroyed, and 80,000 residents displaced, the time for swift and decisive action is now.
This Executive Order, dubbed the “Return and Rebuild” initiative, is a comprehensive plan to streamline recovery processes, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and provide immediate relief to ...
In September 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1414 into law, making it a serious felony to purchase sex from a minor under the age of 16. While this is a step forward, it’s not enough to protect survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. The reality is that the demand created by buyers fuels the entire sex trafficking industry—and until buyers are held accountable in a more meaningful way, we will continue to fight an uphill battle against trafficking.
North Carolina took a more decisive step by becoming just the second state in the nation to make sex buying a ...