In his first extensive interview in almost a year, actor-comedian Tracy Morgan told host Matt Lauer and NBC's "TODAY" show audience June 1 that Wal-Mart has "stepped up to the plate in a tremendous way" in apologizing for causing the accident on the New Jersey Turnpike last June that killed one of Morgan's colleagues and left Morgan in a coma.
June 1, 2015Business
Tracy Morgan, Wal-Mart Settle Lawsuit Over Jersey Crash
Tracy Morgan and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. settled the actor-comedian’s lawsuit over a New Jersey Turnpike crash that had left him in a coma for days and killed another comedian.
May 28, 2015Business
Wal-Mart Extends Trailer-Tracking Contract
I.D. Systems Inc. has extended a contract with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide trailer tracking for the retailer’s fleet of cargo trailers.
November 19, 2014Business
Wal-Mart: Tracy Morgan, Other Van Occupants in Crash Weren’t Belted
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. claimed in a court document that the occupants of a van involved in the June crash that killed a colleague of comedian Tracy Morgan were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
September 29, 2014Business
Accused of Negligence, Wal-Mart Responds to Tracy Morgan Lawsuit
In responding to a lawsuit filed by actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, Wal-Mart says it is sorry one of its trucks was involved in the New Jersey accident that killed one and injured Morgan and two other comedians, and is "committed to doing the right thing for all involved."
July 14, 2014Business
NTSB Report: Wal-Mart Driver Was Within HOS Limits
The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. driver whose truck crashed into a limousine carrying actor Tracy Morgan was in the 14th hour of a work shift that began the day before, which is just within allowable limits, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. But the driver also appears to have been speeding.
June 19, 2014Business
Wal-Mart Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Turnpike Tragedy
A Wal-Mart truck driver pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of death by auto and assault in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that killed one man and injured three others, including comedian and actor Tracy Morgan.
June 11, 2014Business
Turnpike Crash Cited by Opponents of Relaxed HOS Rules
The deadly New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan is emboldening opposition to efforts in Congress to loosen limits on how many hours truckers can be on the road.
June 10, 2014Business
Police Say Wal-Mart Truck Driver Went 24 Hours Without Sleep Before Morgan Crash
A Wal-Mart Stores Inc. truck driver went at least 24 hours without sleep before his tractor-trailer crashed into a limousine, critically injuring actor-comedian Tracy Morgan and killing another entertainer, according to a police complaint.
June 9, 2014Business
Wal-Mart Unveils Concept Tractor-Trailer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. unveiled a concept tractor-trailer Feb. 17 during a meeting to report on progress in meeting the company’s sustainability goals.
February 18, 2014