Amy Martyn
Reporter
Amy Martyn is a writer and investigative reporter now based in San Diego by way of Tijuana, BC, Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. She primarily writes about how consumers, taxpayers and businesses are affected by corporate and government policies.
Recent Articles
Razed California crops expose blind spots in insurance and regulation10/13/2017
Vineyards and cannabis growers among the hardest-hit industries
FDA crackdown on small bakery reveals little patience for whimsical food labels10/12/2017
Bakery owner defends decision to list 'love' as ingredient in granola
CarMax sells cars under recall without repairing the problem, report warns10/11/2017
Over one-in-four cars sold by CarMax were found to have safety defects
Firm behind 'Fearless Girl' statue pays $5 million in back pay to women and black workers10/9/2017
State Street promotes itself as a champion of women while federal investigation reveals possible wage discrimination
Study finds vaping could be a lifesaver10/4/2017
Researchers say it could save millions of lives, but only if cigarette smokers make the switch
Fast food chains pledge support for antibiotic-free meat, but some promises turn up empty9/29/2017
Advocacy groups quizzed restaurants about their plans to cut back on antibiotics
Moisture detected: the harrowing journey of a water resistant phone that got wet9/26/2017
Samsung likes to brag about its 'water resistant' Galaxy smartphones. Its warranty policy? Not so much.
Texas representative cites lawsuit abuse in attempt to gut the Americans with Disabilities Act9/21/2017
So-called lawsuit 'trolls' are being blamed for efforts to dismantle the civil rights legislation
Two firms that won border wall contracts were previously convicted of defrauding the U.S. government9/18/2017
A third company admitted in court filings to subcontracting an undocumented worker
Company says its natural gas pipeline 'operated safely' through Hurricane Irma9/14/2017
However, activists say the Sabal Trail Pipeline is dangerous and needs to be removed
With federal flood insurance, corporations get a third of premiums and taxpayers get the bill9/11/2017
The insurance industry says they are doing the federal government a favor by participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, which is $24 billion in debt
The ignored warnings before Hurricane Harvey9/6/2017
Before Hurricane Harvey, Texans tried to call attention to issues that the storm is once again bringing to light
With or without flood insurance, Hurricane Harvey victims face uncertain future9/1/2017
FEMA urges Americans to buy flood insurance, but it's too late for people in Houston.
The many women suing Johnson & Johnson8/30/2017
Johnson & Johnson is facing a seemingly endless line of lawsuits from female customers
Feds end consumer measure that earned wrath of payday lenders, Republicans and sex industry8/21/2017
The Trump administration says the banking policy allowed the feds to target merchants for political reasons
Beverage industry lobbies for more bottled water at national parks amid attempts to curb plastic waste8/18/2017
The Park Service says that national parks can't stop concession providers from selling bottled water.
Ghost in the Engine: Cabbies, engineers, dying whistle-blower say unintended acceleration is real8/18/2017
Real-life experiences of professional drivers mirror ignored warnings from engineers of cars that take off by themselves
Federal government rethinks stance that a potent new class of herbicides is 'safe for everyone'8/16/2017
Farmers say their livelihoods are at risk from an agricultural chemical that is killing their crops
Local police agency suggests that Hyundai accelerated on its own before fatal crash7/14/2017
Hyundai says runaway vehicle complaints are simply "pedal misapplication"
Forest industry wants to blanket the south with invasive, flammable tree species7/12/2017
The federal government is clearing hurdles for a genetically modified eucalyptus tree to flourish.