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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 48 MIN

DOJ Sues California Over Electric Car Mandate, Mommy Makeover Tragedy & OpenAI Mass Shooting Lawsuit

from Injury Report w/The Gerbers · host Ken and Megan Gerber

The Department of Justice just sued California to block its 2035 electric car mandate, and the outcome could decide what car you're allowed to buy, no matter where you live. Ken and Megan break down the constitutional showdown, the Interstate Commerce Clause, and why this case mirrors civil rights battles from the 1960s.Plus: A tragic mommy makeover case that every woman considering cosmetic surgery needs to hear. We explain when you can (and can't) sue for botched plastic surgery, what "informed consent" really means, and why a bad outcome doesn't always equal malpractice.And in one of the most disturbing stories we've covered: a lawsuit alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT helped a teenager plan a mass shooting in Canada — and that employees wanted to warn police but leadership said no.Also this week: a candidate who legally changed his name to "Literally Anybody Else" to run for mayor, and the surprising differences between priest and attorney confidentiality.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Opening & California Electric Car Mandate3:15 - Can California Force National Vehicle Standards?8:45 - Department of Justice Lawsuit Analysis12:30 - Interstate Commerce Clause Explained18:20 - Historic Mud Flap Case & Civil Rights Parallels25:40 - Plastic Surgery Malpractice Reality Check32:15 - Mommy Makeover Tragedy & Legal Standards38:50 - When Bad Outcomes Don't Equal Malpractice45:20 - Personal Responsibility in Medical Care52:10 - "Literally Anybody Else" Election Case56:30 - OpenAI Mass Shooting Lawsuit62:45 - Priest vs. Attorney Confidentiality68:20 - Child Monitoring Case75:15 - Closing ThoughtsFREE CONSULTATION: If you or someone you know has been injured, reach out at gerberinjurylaw.com — we don't charge unless we win.Website: http://www.gerberinjurylaw.com

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