FREEDOM LINE BLOG: So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That…
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So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That Does Nothing to Improve Safety At All

America as we know it was built largely upon and because of our rail industry, and today it remains a pillar of our economy.

Unfortunately, a destructive proposal before Congress misleadingly named the "Railway Safety Act" (RSA), part of broader surface transportation reauthorization, threatens great harm to our railroads.

Simply put, the bill has nothing to do with improving safety, but has a lot to do with advancing the political agenda of Big Labor.  At a moment when inflation burdens American families and fragile supply chains remain vulnerable to disruption, the last thing our economy or rail sector need is another costly federal mandate imposed upon one of the nation’s most important transportation sectors.

As an initial matter, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, the…[more]

May 20, 2026 • 04:28 PM
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Wednesday, September 06 2017

Two Amazon customers are suing the electronic commerce company claiming their eyes were injured as a result of solar eclipse glasses purchased through Amazon.

According to news reports, Amazon sent e-mails to customers one week before the totality event warning of a recall on some glasses because third-party sellers were unable to verify that the glasses were manufactured according to international safety standards. The plaintiffs claim that despite the email being sent a week in advance, they did not see it until two days before the eclipse, stating, "too little, too late," as they had already left for vacation. The injured couple claims they started seeing spots and experiencing pain in their eyes, headaches, blind spots, sensitivity and distortion after viewing the solar eclipse.

Plaintiffs are seeking class action status, refunds for the eclipse glasses, and compensation for past and future medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering. Only Amazon (and not the actual manufacturer) is a named defendant.

—Source: blogs.findlaw.com

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