Should we be prepared for a rash of lawsuits?

[cantbreak80]

According to an “expert” new car smell may have contributed to an auto/bicycle crash.
http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20101213/NEWS/101219942/1001&parentprofile=1062

I’m not taking any chances…all my New Car fragrances are being replaced with…

Old Dirty Socks fragrance???

 

[MEP001]

What?!? "Sleep apnea" is when a person stops breathing in their sleep. Whether a person with sleep apnea is affected by a "new car" smell should have no bearing on their waking state.

Typical lawyers.

 

[Whale of a Wash]

It sounds like they are confusing sleep apnea with narcolepsy. Someone with narcolepsy is a real risk behind the wheel. I probably will try to be safe though and not buy a new M-B, and stick with my not so new car smell.