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Inset: Carribean Myers. Background: The vehicle Myers allegedly allowed her 11-year-old daughter to drive to a Riverview, Fla., 7-Eleven before she crashed (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office).
In a startling incident in Florida, a mother is accused of letting her 11-year-old daughter take the driver’s seat to make a trip to a local 7-Eleven. Unfortunately, the young driver mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, resulting in a crash.
Carribean Myers, aged 41, now faces charges of child abuse and allowing a minor without a license to drive. This information comes from a report by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, when deputies arrived at the 7-Eleven on Gordon Road in Riverview. The young driver had crashed into a concrete barrier before hitting the building. Confusing the brake for the accelerator seemed to be the cause of the collision, authorities reported.
Footage from a body camera revealed the car’s front bumper dangling from the vehicle, with evident damage to the storefront as well. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the aftermath of the crash, deputies confirmed.
Myers allegedly had the girl, who has autism, drive to the store from their home about 1 mile away because Myers’ license was suspended.
Cops say her driver’s license had been suspended for about two months and she has had her underage children drive her around ever since.
While everyone came out unscathed, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said it could have been a lot worse.
“Putting an 11-year-old behind the wheel is reckless and could have ended in tragedy,” Chronister said in a statement. “This mother made a dangerous decision that put her child and everyone around them at risk. Parents have a responsibility to protect their children, not place them in situations that could get them or someone else seriously hurt. We will hold anyone accountable who puts a child in danger.”
Body camera video showed deputies arresting Myers and placing her into the back of a patrol car.
Deputies took her to the Hillsborough County Jail, where she is being held without bond. Her next court date is not listed.
The post Mom let 11-year-old daughter drive to 7-Eleven before girl crashed into building after she mistook gas pedal for brake: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.
A scientist who has been at the forefront of the Pentagon’s UFO investigations for many years, claims to have evidence that the United States is concealing the remains of four distinct alien species after their crafts crashed on Earth.
Dr. Eric Davis, an astrophysicist with expertise in advanced aerospace propulsion, revealed he has personally reviewed classified photographs and documents held by the U.S. government. These materials purportedly confirm the discovery of extraterrestrial life forms amidst the wreckages of UFOs.
According to Davis, these findings encompass at least four separate alien species, which the United States currently stores in high-security locations. However, he pointed out that during the Obama Administration, the sites housing these extraterrestrial remains were relocated.
Davis identified the alien species as the Grays, the Nordics, a humanoid-insect species resembling a giant praying mantis, and another called the Reptilians, characterized by their lizard-like, humanoid features.
“We know of at least four different species. I’ve witnessed the evidence and reviewed the records,” Davis confidently asserted to NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich.
He compared the Grays to the aliens seen in the science fiction film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, a small, gray-skinned humanoid with large heads and black eyes.
Meanwhile, the Nordics were described as looking like extremely tall Scandinavians with blonde hair and the most human-like features of all the alleged alien races.
Despite Davis’s public claims and the ongoing rollout of previously classified files related to UFOs, both the White House and the military have maintained that no physical proof that alien life exists has ever been recovered.
An alleged alien race known as the Nordics is said to have human-like features (Stock Image)
During Monday’s interview, Davis also claimed that the photos and records his government access permitted him to see were still classified and there was no chance they would be released with UFO disclosure releases for decades.
‘Those are still classified, and they are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act because they’re probably classified for a 50 to 70-year period, 75-year period I believe,’ Davis explained.
Davis, who said he was no longer ‘on the inside with the Department of War,’ said he was not satisfied with the speed of the Pentagon’s UFO documents team or the information that has been released in the first five batches, which started in May.
To this point, the thousands of photos, videos and decades-old files released by the Pentagon this year have yet to produce definitive proof that extraterrestrials exist or have visited Earth.
Davis added that there were more images and videos capable of being released which provide proof of legitimate UFO encounters which also ‘do not contain harmful information’ that would reveal the secrets of how the US gathers its intelligence.
As for what the longtime astrophysicist has seen and knows, Davis publicly requested that President Trump grant him immunity so he could reveal the truth about these alien races without fear of prosecution for exposing classified government secrets.
In a video shared on X, Davis said: ‘I investigated unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) for 30 years. I’ve seen classified and proprietary defense intelligence industry evidence. Evidence that the American public and the world have a right to see.’
‘Mr President, with your signature, you could waive the SF-312 NDA [non-disclosure agreement] to protect UAP whistleblowers like myself. I respectfully request that you take swift and decisive action as the nature of UAP should not be kept deeply classified,’ he continued.
Descriptions from CIA reports and alleged UFO witnesses match descriptions of a claimed race of beings called ‘the Grays,’ the popular alien depiction in the mid-1960s (Stock Image)
The reptilian theory, claiming shape-shifting reptilian aliens secretly control Earth, surged in popularity through conspiracy theorist David Icke in the late 20th century (Stock Image)
Davis claimed that all of the photos, reports and military records he saw documented incidents involving dead bodies pulled from crashed UFOs. He allegedly did not see any information related to alien beings captured alive by the US military.
‘I don’t know what they eat. Most of them that I am aware were found dead. Although, I’ve heard that David Grusch had mentioned that there was one that he knew of that had been captured alive but I don’t know anything else,’ Davis explained.
Grusch has been one of the most outspoken government whistleblowers when it comes to UFOs and alien life.
The military veteran spent 14 years in the Air Force before working as an intelligence officer for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), which builds and launches surveillance satellites for the Pentagon.
From 2019 to 2021, he represented NRO on the UAP Task Force, but eventually became a whistleblower after allegedly learning that elements of the US government had prevented Congressional oversight on matters related to extraterrestrials.
Grusch has also been calling for presidential immunity for all UFO whistleblowers so they can reveal what they allegedly saw while serving on classified projects tied to advanced propulsion research and national security.
The Trump Administration has released five batches of UFO files, including footage of a ‘jellyfish’ craft. One insider believes the government is only sharing ‘bottom of the barrel stuff’ with the public
Pictured: Dr Eric Davis, an astrophysicist specializing in advanced aerospace propulsion who allegedly saw classified files on crashed UFOs
Dr Davis, now a member of the Disclosure Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing public disclosure of UFOs, formerly worked as a consultant for the Pentagon’s UFO program starting in 2007.
He has previously spoken about crashed alien ships and extraterrestrials recovered at a congressional hearing last year.
Davis’s claims, which have yet to be proven or disclosed by the Pentagon, have been supported by fellow UFO researcher and former CIA scientist Dr Hal Puthoff.
Puthoff has publicly claimed that the US government was in possession of at least ten spacecraft which had crashed or been left behind on Earth over the last 80 years.
Davis has also claimed to have spoken with the commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, who allegedly confirmed that the debris from the Roswell UFO incident in 1947 was taken to the base shortly after the crash.
Amid rising grocery bills, Australians are grappling with confusing food date labels that may lead them to discard edible groceries, wasting perfectly good food.
A recent survey conducted by financial comparison platform Finder reveals that 14 percent of Australians admit to consuming expired food in an effort to cut costs. Additionally, 68 percent of the 1,010 respondents reported adopting various money-saving practices to manage their food expenses.
Meanwhile, misunderstandings about “use-by” and “best-before” dates may be contributing to inefficiencies that hit household budgets hard.
OzHarvest, a prominent food rescue organization, has been advocating for changes to Australia’s date labeling system, asserting that the rationale behind current guidelines is outdated and that society’s understanding has evolved significantly since these rules were first introduced over 20 years ago.
The organization identifies date labeling as a key factor in the widespread issue of avoidable food waste across the nation.
Research commissioned by the group found food reaching its best-before or use-by date was the most commonly cited reason for disposal, reported by 58 per cent of high-wasting households and 44 per cent of low-waste households.
“Consumers are really confused by the difference between best-before and use-by,” said RMIT associate professor Lukas Parker, who has authored research on the topic with End Food Waste Australia.
“We know it’s around 50 per cent or more of people just don’t know the difference,” he told SBS News.
A 2021 government-backed national study estimated Australian households throw away up to $2,500 worth of food each year, with 7.6 million tonnes of food wasted annually — around 300kg per person.
When is food actually expired?
The term “use-by” means the food carrying the label can only be guaranteed safe to consume until that date. Highly perishable products like fresh meat might carry this label.
A “best-before” date, on the other hand, means the product is still safe to consume after that date, but it might no longer be at its best. Products like cereals and pasta might come with a “best-before” label.
Food suppliers are responsible for putting these dates on their products.
According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, you can still eat foods for a while after the best-before date. They may have lost some quality, but they can still be sold and consumed after the best-before date has passed.
Foods cannot legally be sold after the use-by date, the food standards regulator says.
But many consumers treat both dates the same, according to OzHarvest, meaning food that’s safe to eat ends up in the bin.
The ‘sniff’ test?
OzHarvest says people should trust their instincts and senses when deciding whether food past its date needs to go in the bin or is still safe to eat.
“Sniff a product, look at a product, taste it to see if it is okay,” its national policy and advocacy lead Katinka Day says.
“We’re really supportive of additional information on packets next to that best-before label that encourages people to think, to sniff, look, taste.”
The organisation is also advocating for certain products, including milk, to be moved from “use-by” labelling to “best-before”, encouraging consumers to use their senses to assess whether a product is safe to consume.
In the UK, some major supermarkets have replaced use-by dates with best-before dates on milk in a bid to reduce the hundreds of thousands of tonnes of milk wasted each year. Consumers are instead encouraged to use a sniff test to determine whether it has spoiled.
Food safety experts agreed that sensory cues can be useful for foods past their best-before date, but warned the “sniff test” shouldn’t be treated as a blanket rule for determining whether any food is safe to eat.
Food Safety Information Council CEO Lydia Buchtmann warned that relying on a smell alone for certain products can be dangerous, telling SBS News that food can smell completely normal and still contain disease-causing bacteria or viruses.
Julian Cox, an associate professor of food microbiology at the University of New South Wales, said the level of risk depends on the type of food.
For example, he told SBS News canned foods and shelf-stable products like cereals that have passed their best-before date are generally safe to assess via a smell test.
For more perishable foods, however, the picture is more complicated. While it’s easy to detect if an orange has gone mouldy, he said, a piece of cut rockmelon is a “beautiful growth medium for bad bugs” that might still look and smell normal.
For items like meat, he said, a use-by date means exactly that.
Preventing food waste — and saving money
Clearer date labelling could help consumers keep food for longer, reducing both household costs and the environmental impact of food waste.
Parker said his research initiative has been working to reimagine the way labels are presented to consumers.
“[We are] looking at ways to help avoid the confusion of the dates, but also providing consumers really helpful ways to extend the life of their food,” he said.
Some brands have already started implementing changes, including Nestlé, which has introduced a label on some of its MAGGI instant noodles products that reads: “If past the date, sniff, look or taste to avoid food waste”.
Parker said: “Something like instant noodles, for instance, is going to last a very long time, and they’re really well kept inside plastic and very stable.”
“So the best-before is really just a date that people should be using as a means to rotate the food in their house, rather than actually something that would you would use to throw out food.”
Cox said consumers can extend the shelf life of food with a best-before date by paying attention to storage conditions and whether the packaging has been opened.
“The idea of the cool, dark place for even quite shelf-stable foods is really important,” he said.
— With additional reporting by the Australian Associated Press.
HGTV’s Totally ‘90s House is set to captivate audiences with its mix of celebrity contestants, thrilling renovation challenges, and an unexpected cast twist.
In an exclusive preview of the show’s trailer, premiering on August 26, fans can see Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven), and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) facing off against Melissa Joan Hart from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Matthew Lawrence from Boy Meets World, and Keshia Knight Pulliam from The Cosby Show.
Host Jaleel White hints at an unexpected plot twist, teasing, “And something so shocking [takes place] that one team will never be the same.”
Melissa Joan Hart then announces to her team that she must “step away for a little while,” creating a spot for her former Melissa & Joey co-star and Matthew’s brother, Joey Lawrence, to join the competition.
From iconic figures like Carson Daly and Devon Sawa to leading ladies such as Candace Cameron Bure and Christine Taylor, explore where the ’90s most beloved stars are now!
Each team is tasked with looking across the country for houses stuck in the 1990s. After picking the perfect throwback home in need of a major overhaul, the groups get help from mentors Carter Oosterhouse and Sabrina Soto as they “modernize the dated spaces while preserving their nostalgic charm in hopes of creating the ideal ‘90s-inspired dream home — to win bragging rights and $25,000 for their chosen charity,” according to the official synopsis.
“Everybody loves the ‘90s again,” White previously said in a press release. “The fits are back, the playlists are on repeat, and kids who weren’t even born yet are binge-watching the shows we made famous. But while some things from the ‘90s are timeless … some of y’all never got the memo that the decade ended.”
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He continued: “We asked America to show us the homes still living in the past, and the response was incredible. Now it’s time for the ultimate throwback transformation. Get ready for the biggest ‘90s house battle ever.”
In Us‘ first look, the trios get their hands dirty while also finding time to have fun at the expense of the opposing team. Green, Mitchell and Sweetin kick things off with a prank call that inspires Matthew, Joey and Pulliam to order 100 pizzas that have to be delivered to the other group — and they have to pay for them.
Totally ‘90s House will also surprise HGTV fans with appearances from their favorite network personalities.
Thanks to HGTV, real estate agents, general contractors and interior designers have become household names. “Home building [and] home design 20 years ago was this deep, dark mystery,” the network’s cofounder Kenneth Lowe told Architectural Digest in July 2019. “People just didn’t understand it, and a lot of what HGTV has done is educate the […]
Married real estate developers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from 100 Day Dream Home will decide which team delivered the ideal primary bedroom, complete with an upcycled item from the original room incorporated into the design.
Rock the Block‘s Drew Lachey channels his own ’90s nostalgia while evaluating the primary bathroom remodels. Mina Starsiak Hawk from Good Bones is set to judge each home’s first impression based on the foyer and den, while Trading Spaces‘ Paige Davis has the job of critiquing the dining and living rooms. Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge‘s Jonathan Adler later tours every space to crown the winner of Totally ‘90s House.
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Along with Totally ‘90s House, HGTV is launching HGTV’s House Call: ‘90s Edition (working title). The YouTube companion series will take viewers “inside the homes of some of their favorite celebrities from the decade, revealing their design style, personal stories, and everyday spaces,” according to the show synopsis.
In each of the six episodes, which will premiere later this month, a do-it-yourself expert will help the celebs tackle a home project on their wish list.
Totally ‘90s House premieres on HGTV Wednesday, August 26, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on HBO Max.
Introducing her newborn daughter to the world, Princess Eugenie has named her Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The baby’s middle name is a heartfelt tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter – Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank – with the royal baby’s middle name paying tribute to her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
The 36-year-old royal and daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson celebrated the arrival of her third child with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, 40. Their newest family member was born on August 3 at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.
Adelaide, the couple’s first daughter after sons August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, five, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, three, weighed 6lb 9oz and was born at 6.20pm.
Announcing her daughter’s full name on Instagram two weeks after the birth, Eugenie said: “2 weeks ago today we welcomed our girl to the world.
Michelle Rodriguez has voiced her concerns over the unsettling trend of young celebrities passing away, following the heartbreaking news of Hayden Panettiere’s death at just 36 years old.
“I have to say, it’s unbearable how many young lives we’re losing these days,” Rodriguez, 48, expressed to Variety. Her comments came during the 25th anniversary celebration of “The Fast and the Furious” in Los Angeles on Monday.
She continued with a heavy heart, “It’s deeply troubling and leaves me wondering, ‘What’s happening here?’ It’s not something we should be seeing. While I don’t want to jump to conclusions, it’s undeniably strange.”
“Overall, the sheer number of these occurrences since 2010 has been overwhelming,” Rodriguez observed, clearly disturbed by the trend.
Interestingly, Rodriguez and Panettiere shared the stage as co-hosts at the World Music Awards back in 2010, adding a personal layer to her sorrow.
When asked what she remembers most about the late actress, Rodriguez said, “Her curious spirit and how happy and joyous she is, because that’s her memory, right?”
The “Resident Evil” star’s remarks come one day after Panettiere was found “unresponsive” and “in cardiac arrest” at an Airbnb rental inside the Judson Mill Lofts apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon.
The 911 dispatch call exclusively obtained by Page Six revealed that authorities reported an “overdose” and that “CPR [was] in progress.”
Medics attempted to resuscitate Panettiere with advanced cardiac life support and chest compressions, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. She was 36.
Panettiere, who battled addiction and postpartum depression, was allegedly suffering from “really severe” back pain before her death.
In her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” released in May, the “Heroes” alum also opened up about how child stardom had negative effects on her later in life.
Panettiere’s fellow former child stars Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, notably, also died in their 30s following years-long battles with addiction and grappling with the effects of being child actors.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Court testimony reveals that Lindsay Clancy’s family expressed significant concern regarding her mental health during the months leading up to the tragic incident involving her three children.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces serious charges, including three counts of first-degree murder, following the deaths of her children Cora, Dawson, and Callan, who were all under the age of 6. The children were discovered strangled within the Clancy family’s Duxbury residence in 2023. On Monday morning, the prosecution wrapped up its case.
The jury, tasked with deciding the outcome of this tragic case, comprises 12 women and six men; of these, six serve as alternates.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Lindsay Clancy’s mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, addressed the jury. She expressed her worries about Lindsay’s mental wellbeing during the 2022 holiday season, although she also affirmed that Lindsay was a devoted and loving mother.
POSTPARTUM MOM LINDSAY CLANCY ON TRIAL FOR MURDER BRINGS COURT TO A HALT WITH SUDDEN BREAKDOWN
Prosecutors allege that Lindsay Clancy strangled her children “deliberately and meticulously” before attempting suicide because she had grown tired of her life as a mother.(Greg Derr/Pool/The Patriot Ledger)
Lindsay Clancy does not contest that she killed the children. She and her defense attorneys contend she was experiencing ongoing postpartum psychosis at the time of the deaths.
She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
“Lindsay was struggling. We were all very concerned,” Susan Clancy said. “She was very nurturing, very loving. She was a wonderful mother. Wonderful.”
Susan Clancy said she began seeing a decline in Lindsay’s mental health in November 2022.
Jurors take a court-supervised view during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial on Friday, July 31, 2026.(Josh Reynolds for Daily Mail /Pool | Instagram)
“She reached out to me in November and told me that she felt unwell,” Susan Clancy said. “She felt…Mostly she had insomnia. She was losing her appetite. She was, very anxious and sad.”
“She was begging for help,” Susan Clancy said.
When asked if she ever saw Lindsay Clancy treat the children bad, her mother-in-law responded, “no.”
Defendant Lindsay Clancy on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the fifth day of testimony at Plymouth Superior Court for her murder trial. Clancy charged with three counts of murder in connection with the death of her three young children in 2023 at their Duxbury home. Clancy says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and is not criminally responsible.(Greg Derr/Pool/The Patriot Ledger)
Paula Musgrove, Lindsay Clancy’s mother, also told jurors about the mental health problems. In an Oct. 20, 2022 text message, Lindsay Clancy asked her mother for help.
“Mom, will you please come up and stay with me for a bit? I’m really sick. Something is wrong. I had horrible insomnia all night, and I just don’t know how I am going to get through the day…It’s just really scary, and I don’t want to be alone,” the text read.
Musgrove said she wasn’t concerned about the children’s safety.
Both Reece Weaver and I are enthusiastic about the same exercise dress, and after an evening of dancing in it, I can confidently say it deserves a spot in my workout collection.
Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader turned Broadway star, soon to perform in “Chicago,” knows apparel needs to accommodate active movement. When she shared her collection from Halara with me, I was eager to explore it.
Halara, celebrated for its comfortable and reasonably priced athleisure pieces, features a curated selection by Reece herself. The highlight for me is the SoftlyZero Active Dress, which is attractively priced at about $45.
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Recently, I joined Weaver for a dance class, complete with pom poms, and we spent the entire evening immersed in dancing, kicking, and spinning while wearing the same dress style.
The dress proved to be more than just a fashionable choice for laid-back workouts. With built-in shorts providing the coverage needed for choreography, and a stretchy fabric allowing for unrestricted movement, it required no constant readjustments.
The side pockets are another practical touch — especially when I wanted somewhere to stash a small essential before class.
I twinned with Weaver in her go-to Halara dress Page Six
The under-$50 style really earned its place in my workout wardrobe. Wanda Bogacka-Plucinski
This dress is the definition of “business in the front, party in the back.” The airy, backless crisscross design adds a little something extra. I love that it looks polished enough to wear beyond a workout, while still feeling like something I could actually exercise in.
Dancing alongside Reece herself made for a pretty convincing test drive. We spent the evening working through the kind of movements that can expose an uncomfortable or restrictive outfit pretty quickly. Instead, I found myself thinking about the dancing, not my dress.
That is exactly the kind of workout clothing I want: comfortable enough to move in, flattering enough that I feel good wearing it and affordable enough that buying another color does not feel like a major decision.
In a tragic incident at a Stellantis factory in Detroit, a worker met his end due to a malfunction involving a robotic arm. This unfortunate event unfolded as the facility was undergoing retooling.
The victim, Ronald Adams, aged 63, lost his life in April 2025 at the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan. His death has been brought to light through a lawsuit recently filed. This factory is part of a larger conglomerate well-known for producing Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles.
Adams, who proudly served in the US Air Force, was diligently performing maintenance on a machine in the plant. At a certain moment, two of his colleagues decided to take a break, leaving him to handle the machinery alone. Tragically, this decision proved fatal.
Just a few minutes after their departure, one of these coworkers returned, only to be greeted by the heartbreaking sight of Adams— a devoted father and grandfather—trapped between a mechanical arm and a conveyor system.
Details from court filings, as reported by Detroit News, reveal how the colleagues promptly alerted emergency medical services and requested the assistance of an on-site electrician to lift the heavy arm off Adams, who was a skilled mechanic with a history of work at Northwest Airlines.
A worker said in a statement seen by the outlet that Adams was ‘hunched over with his right arm on conveyor,’ the robotic arm had his ‘right shoulder pinned,’ they said.
Three workers then worked with paramedic teams to move Adams from the conveyor belt to a stretcher. He was then rushed to hospital where he later died.
A medical examiner later ruled that he died after suffering catastrophic crushing injuries and ‘traumatic asphyxia.’
Ronald Adams, 63, was crushed to death in April of last year inside the conglomerate’s Dundee Engine Plant
A robot works with engine parts at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex on August 18, 2022 in Dundee, Michigan
According to a lawsuit filed by his widow Shamenia Stewart-Adams, also seen by the outlet, there were a lack of safety guards and safe work practices when Adams died.
The suit said that the lack of measures allowed the robotic arm to pin and crush Adams, who had worked in the plant for two decades.
At the time of his death, Adams was working with a group to retool the plant as it prepared to start producing a new four-cylinder engine.
He was working on a large industrial chamber washer that cleans out engine parts, with the robotic arm bringing components to and from the washer.
According to the outlet, the lawsuit hinges on a safety mechanism for the washer that Adams’ estate claims was ‘electronically bypassed’ with a special key.
This alleged bypass allowed Adams to get to work even while the machinery around him, including the robotic arm, was not in the correct work-safe mode.
Fives Cinetic Corp, who are named in the suit, supplied the washer to the plant and claimed in their response that the accident would not have happened if Stellantis had followed ‘safe work practices,’ the outlet reported.
Court filings seen by the outlet also indicate that other factors may have played a part in his death.
According to a lawsuit filed by his widow Shamenia Stewart-Adams, there was a lack of safety guards and safe work practices when Adams died
A worker is seen here assembling an engine inside the Dundee plant where Adams was pinned beneath the robotic arm
Adams was found when his coworkers returned from a break to find him pinned beneath the heavy machinery. The inside of the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack owned by the firm is seen here
A worker reported an issue with the robotic system that killed Adams two days before the fatal incident, saying it would move while in ‘dry run’ mode.
An attorney for Adams also told The Detroit News that there was no evidence to suggest that Adams was the one who used the key to disable the robot’s safety features before his death.
Lawyers for Stellantis filed earlier this year to have the case dismissed, but Judge Catherine Heise denied the motion.
Adams is one of three Stellantis workers in the US to have died in industrial incidents in the last two years.
The first happened in Toledo, Ohio, in August of 2024 when Antonio Gaston, 53, was crushed after being snagged on a piece of equipment.
Earlier this month James Brasher, 57, died after falling from the second-story loading bay of a former Mopar office and hitting his head on a dumpster, he died instantly.
The two men and Adams were all members of the United Auto Workers.
Antonio Gaston was crushed to death after being snagged on a piece of equipment while leaning over a conveyor belt
A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L goes through the Framer 1 section of the assembly line at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack on June 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan
Earlier this month James Brasher died after falling from the second-story loading bay of a former Mopar office and hitting his head on a dumpster, he died instantly
Gaston’s widow has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the firm claiming the conveyor system that snagged him lacked crucial equipment to prevent such a thing from happening.
An investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruled that he reached across a conveyor belt when he was caught.
The watchdog issued a ‘serious violation’ with regards to machine guarding inside the Toledo plant and fined them $16,000, the outlet reported. The company contested the fine and settled for around $11,000.
An OSHA investigation is underway into the death of Brasher and a probe continues into the death of Adams.
The Daily Mail has contacted Stellantis for comment.
A spokesperson previously told The Detroit News: ‘We regularly evaluate and strengthen our internal standards and protocols to protect employees across our operations.
‘Sharing best practices throughout the organization helps reinforce our safety culture and supports consistent performance.
‘Stellantis continues to enhance workplace safety and ensure all sites meet or exceed regulatory requirements.’
