On September 7, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding bracelets sold with storybooks due to a potential laceration hazard. Studio Fun International recalled approximately 86,000 slap bracelets that were sold in the United States and in Canada. The concern was that the metal band can wear … [Read more...] about Slap Bracelets Recalled due to Laceration Hazard

Patients who still have recalled St. Jude Defibrillators leads in their chests have many reasons to be vigilant. Premature insulation failure in the recalled device has been tentatively linked to polymicrobial endocarditis, a serious, often deadly condition that leads to inflammation of the heart lining, muscles and valves. The … [Read more...] about Faulty St. Jude Riata Defibrillators may have Fatal Consequences

Approximately 2,900 vehicles of the model-year 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 GMC Terrain SUVs, and 2017-1018 GMC Acadia SUVs have been recalled, according to the Daily Hornet. The problem is that the right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture. If the driveshaft breaks off or separates while driving, it will make the vehicle … [Read more...] about 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, GMC Acadia Recalled

Undue Influence Used to Cease Official Release of Damaging Scientific Data” Documents that have been released in a lawsuit brought against Monsanto over its weed killer, Roundup, have raised some issues concerning if Monsanto attempted to influence public opinion via collusion and the way in which it guided data published by … [Read more...] about Monsanto May Have Colluded to Stop Release of Cancer Link to Roundup

Bestherbal Coffee Recalled New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natjral Herbs Coffee Bestherbs Coffee LLC just has issued a recall for its “New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee” following an analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that identified the presence of a drug that is similar to the active … [Read more...] about Bestherbal Herbal Coffee Recalled Over Possible Tainting with Viagra-Like Substance

On July 13, 2017, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Health Canada announced the recall of certain refillable propane cylinders that pose a risk of explosion and fire. YSN Imports, of Gardena, California, which distributes the propane cylinders, has received at least two reports of connecting … [Read more...] about Thousands of Propane Cylinders Recalled Because of Fire Risk

The most recent unfortunate news for Samsung’s beleaguered line of Galaxy Note smartphones is that over 10,000 refurbished batteries for the Note 4, a three-year-old phone, are being recalled due to a risk of overheating, with the potential of fires and burn injuries, reports the Daily Hornet. This recall seems to be unrelated, at … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Recall due to Potentially Hazardous Batteries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified the Cook Medical Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall where there is a “reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” The Zenith … [Read more...] about Cook Medical Recalls Medical Device due to Blood Clot Risk

As of August 11, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting that 141 people in nineteen states have confirmed cases of strains of salmonella traced back to papayas imported from Mexico. Victims range in age from 1 to 95 with a median age of 39. So far, 45 people have been hospitalized (32 percent) and one victim from … [Read more...] about Papaya Salmonella Victims Increase to 141 with More Possible

Despite a multitude of warnings for a drug taken for treatment of type 2 diabetes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded indications for Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin). Invokamet along with Invokana (canagliflozin), carry warnings for adverse reactions including an increased risk for lower limb … [Read more...] about Increased Risk of Bone Fractures with Invokana and Invokamet XR

Nearly 800,000 pickup trucks are being recalled by General Motors because they may suddenly lose power steering while the truck is being driven, and the sudden steering jolt may cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle, reports Fortune. About 690,685 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500s in the United States, as well as 80,000 … [Read more...] about General Motors Recalls 800,000 Trucks due to Power Steering Defects

As of August 7, 2017, Endo International has agreed to set aside an additional $775 million to resolve the company’s remaining mesh lawsuits’ allegations related to the Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Multidistrict (MDL) Litigation pending in the U.S. district Court of West Virginia. These claims involve Endo’s vaginal-mesh implants that … [Read more...] about Endo Agrees to Additional $775M Settlement for a Total of $2.6B

The Stryker Corporation is facing parallel litigations in Boston and New Jersey defending its LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Head (Cobalt Chromium V40) with allegations that the metal-on-metal ball and joint hip implant has a design defect causing it to fail prematurely. The giant medical device manufacturer sells its products … [Read more...] about Mixed Metals are Focus of Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Implant Litigation

Drugs to relieve heartburn and acid-reflux are among the best selling drugs in the country, used by millions of Americans annually in both prescription and non-prescription strength. Excess acid can cause stomach ulcers and damage to the esophagus. A reduction in stomach acid reduces irritation of the stomach lining and allows … [Read more...] about Popular Heartburn Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Death

State-Based Stryker Lawsuits Consolidated in New Jersey The New Jersey Supreme Court recently approved consolidation of all pending and future state-based hip replacement implant failure lawsuits brought against Stryker Corp. subsidiary, Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. within a multicounty legislation. The medical device products … [Read more...] about Stryker Hip Implant Failure Lawsuits Update

Injured FDNY Member Fought Long and Hard for Zadroga Act and its Reauthorization Ray Pfeifer, 59, a retired 27-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) died of cancer associated with his selfless work at the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City. Pfeifer long fought his cancer that was attributed to his … [Read more...] about Retired FDNY Firefighter Died Following Fight with 9/11-Related Cancer

Takata has announced yet another air bag recall as part of the largest automotive recalls in United States history, this time involving 2.7 million air bag inflators made between 2005 and 2012. The cars involved are Ford, Nissan, and Mazda sold in the U.S. Some 42,000,000 vehicles are affected by the Takata air bag recalls as of … [Read more...] about Takata Recalls an Additional 2.7 Million Air Bag Inflators

On July 6, 2017, Oscor, Inc. issued a nationwide recall of Atar Reusable Extension Cables and Atar Disposable Extension Cables, which connect to external cardiac pacemakers or diagnostic machines. During use, some Atar extension cables separated from the connector at the proximal end (the end nearer to the center of the body), the … [Read more...] about Oscor Recalls Defective Cables for External Pacemakers and Diagnostic Machines

American Airlines Flight Attendants and Pilots Complain of Uniform-Related Illnesses American Airlines flight attendants and pilots are alleging that their uniforms are sickening them due to chemicals in the uniforms. One American Airlines flight attendant told The New York Post that her uniform may look “sexy” but it is making … [Read more...] about Flight Attendant Uniforms Sickening Flight Attendants, Pilots

The active ingredient in Propecia is finasteride, known to effectively block the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness, a common genetic form of hair loss. However, a number of studies suggest it may also have damaging effects on a man’s sexual health, including decreased sex drive and erectile problems, according to … [Read more...] about Propecia-Related Sexual Dysfunction Linked to Depression

A pool safety campaign has been launched jointly by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Michael Phelps Foundation. Over 75 percent of the drownings and pool-related injuries from 2012 to 2016 involved children under the age of five, according to a recent report from the CPSC. Since it was formed over seven … [Read more...] about Child Drownings Trigger Pool Safety Campaign

On June 20, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters to Flex Fitness/Big Dan’s Fitness, AndroPharm, and Hardcore Formulations for illegally marketing products labeled as containing steroid and steroid-like substances and promoted to increase muscle mass and strength. The products are marketed as … [Read more...] about FDA Warning Letters for Bodybuilding Products Containing Steroid-Like Substances

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are assisting state and local officials in assessing the risk of hepatitis A virus exposure from contaminated frozen tuna from Sustainable Seafood Company, Vietnam, and Santa Cruz Seafood Inc., Philippines. If unvaccinated … [Read more...] about FDA Investigates Hepatitis A Linked to Frozen Tuna

As of May 15, 2017, 428 men are plaintiffs in a Viagra (sildenafil) multidistrict product liability litigation in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit alleges that the “little blue pill,” manufactured by Pfizer, is connected to a significant increase in the risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form … [Read more...] about More Than 400 Cases in Viagra-Melanoma Multidistrict Litigation

On May 26, 2017, health care giant Johnson & Johnson lost its fourth surgical mesh lawsuit when a Philadelphia jury returned a verdict of $2.16 million against Johnson & Johnson and its Ethicon Women’s Health and Urology division. Observers see this fourth loss in four trials as a trend in lawsuits over alleged surgical mesh … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Loses Fourth Transvaginal Mesh Trial

MusclMasster, LLC, is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules due to the presence of Ephedra Herb, an ingredient that has been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dietary supplements that contain ephedrine alkaloids pose a risk of serious health consequences, including heart attack, stroke, and death. These risks … [Read more...] about MusclMasster Recalls Al-ER-G Capsules due to Ephedra

Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Implant Lawsuits Consolidated into Multicounty Litigation The New Jersey Supreme Court has decided to consolidate state lawsuits over the Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants into a multicounty litigation. Plaintiffs allege injuries from the LFIT Anatomic Cobalt Chromium V40 femoral heads, and allege that device … [Read more...] about Multicounty Litigation Created for Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Lawsuits

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Affects 1 in 4 Nursing Home Residents New findings suggest that one in four nursing home residents has antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”. Researchers reviewed findings from eight previous studies and found that the rate of multidrug-resistant bacteria ranged between 11 and 59 percent; the … [Read more...] about “Superbug” Bacteria Live in One-Quarter of Nursing Home Residents

Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. Receives FDA Warning Letter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cited Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. for violating federal regulations regarding its bottled water products. The agency sent a warning letter stating that products were adulterated due to unsanitary conditions. Regulators … [Read more...] about FDA Cites Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. for E. Coli Contamination

FDA Letter Says Products are “Adulterated” Due to Manufacturing Violations New Jersey-based Products Africana has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating that the company has violated Current Good Manufacturing (CGMP) Regulations in Manufacturing, Packaging or Holding Human Food. The … [Read more...] about Products Africana Receives FDA Warning Letter for Violations

PPI Lawsuit Alleges Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid Makers Failed to Warn of Risks Lawsuits continue to be filed over proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. These medications, which are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux disease, work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. PPI … [Read more...] about New Lawsuit Alleges PPI Heartburn Medications Caused Kidney Injuries

Magellan Diagnostics has recalled its LeadCare Testing Systems because the devices may underestimate blood lead levels and give inaccurate results when processing venous blood samples. Falsely lower test results may lead to improper treatment for lead exposure or poisoning. The recalled Magellan testing devices were manufactured … [Read more...] about Magellan Diagnostics Recalls Lead Testing Systems That May Give Inaccurate Results

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Drinking Water The Butler Area School District of Pennsylvania and its former superintendent are facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the school failed to adequately warn about lead in the drinking water. Parents of children who attend Summit Elementary School allege that … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Parents Sue School over Lead in the Drinking Water

Man Alleges Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Caused His Mesothelioma An appellate court recently upheld a $4 million asbestos mesothelioma verdict. The plaintiff in the case is a man who developed mesothelioma, a type of aggressive cancer heavily associated with asbestos exposure, after working for Chicago Pneumatic and later the … [Read more...] about On Appeal, Court Upholds $4M Asbestos Mesothelioma Verdict

A group of women has filed a lawsuit against Bayer HealthCare over adverse effects of the Essure birth control system. Twenty-eight women filed the lawsuit together on March 21, 2017. Each woman alleges she suffered adverse health effects as a result of having Essure implanted. … [Read more...] about Essure Plaintiffs Ask to Move Lawsuit to Federal Court

11th Circuit Says Plaintiffs Can Use Engle Findings to Prove Liability A recent court ruling lends support to plaintiffs suing the tobacco industry for personal injuries. On Thursday, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that plaintiffs can rely on findings from the landmark Engle tobacco class action lawsuit to establish strict liability … [Read more...] about Court Ruling Strengthens Tobacco Injury Lawsuits, Engle Cases

According to Carfax, a service providing history on used vehicles that are being sold, as many as 750,000 airbags are replaced every year after an accident. Christopher Basso, a representative for Carfax said it is not uncommon to find recycled airbags used to replace deployed ones, but this could be dangerous, he said in an … [Read more...] about Recalled Airbags May be Recycled to Replace Deployed Ones

In Pelvic Mesh Survey, 58% of Women Report Problems Australia’s Health Issues Centre (HIC), a consumer health advocacy group, says that transvaginal mesh problems in the country are under-estimated. The group released this leading view after conducting an online Facebook survey addressed to thousands of Australian women implanted … [Read more...] about Australian Safety Advocates: Pelvic Mesh Issues are Under-Estimated

BOKF Agrees to Pay $7.8M to Settle Class Action Lawsuit over Excessive Overdraft Fees A class action settlement with BOK Financial is heading towards final approval. On May 15, 2017, a hearing will take place for final approval of a $7.8 million settlement to resolve allegations that the bank charges excessive overdraft fees. The … [Read more...] about BOKF Overdraft Fee Settlement Headed Towards Final Approval

AstraZeneca, BMS Face 14 New Onglyza Heart Failure Lawsuits The type 2 diabetes drug Onglyza (saxagliptin) is the subject of 14 new lawsuits filed against manufacturers AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). Plaintiffs allege that Onglyza caused heart failure, and that drug makers failed to warn of the risks. An estimated 150 … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Allege Diabetes Drug Onglyza Caused Heart Failure

Honda CR-V Vehicles are Defective, Class Action Alleges A new class action lawsuit has been filed in Illinois state court alleging that that Honda CR-V contains a defect that causes the passenger cabin to fill up with noxious gas fumes. Plaintiffs allege that the defect affects 2015 through 2017 Honda CR-Vs. The suit alleges that … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Honda CR-Vs Fill Up with Gas Fumes

Brand Name Versus Generic Drugs Generic medications make up nearly 80 percent of drugs filled in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As popular drugs lose their patents, generic drugs are expected to become even more commonplace in coming years. Generic drugs designed to be just as … [Read more...] about Can You Sue Brand Name Drug Makers for Generic Drug Injuries?

Another E-Cigarette User Says Device Exploded, Causing Injuries A new lawsuit has been filed over an exploding e-cigarette. The plaintiff alleges that the vaping device was in his pants pocket when the battery exploded, setting his leg on fire. The plaintiff was at work when the e-cigarette explosion occurred, the lawsuit alleges. … [Read more...] about New Lawsuit Alleges E-Cigarette Exploded, Set User’s Leg on Fire

GHSA Report Finds Highest Spike in Pedestrian Deaths Recent government statistics have shown that traffic fatalities are on the rise. Now, a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) sheds light on pedestrian deaths due to traffic events. The report, based on preliminary data from 2016, estimates that … [Read more...] about Report Identifies Record-High Increase in Pedestrian Deaths

440,000 Cars in North America Affected by Door Latch, Fire Risk Recalls A total of 440,000 cars in North America are affected by two separate Ford recalls. One recall is being launched due to a defective door latch that can prevent the door from closing, and another is being issued due to the risk of fires under the car hood. In a … [Read more...] about Ford Door Latch, Fire Risk Recalls Will Cost Automaker $295M

Researchers Investigate Zipline Injuries from 1997 to 2012 A study suggests that injuries associated with ziplines are on the rise in the United States. Ziplines allow riders to travel from one elevation to another through a pulley system suspended on a cable. They are used as a form of entertainment and outdoor recreation; for … [Read more...] about Study Suggests Zipline-Related Injuries are Increasing in US

Drowsy driving presents a significant hazard on the nation’s roads, taking its toll in deaths, injuries and property damage. A recent article in the journal Sleep calls for more study and strategies to prevent drowsy driving. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) spearheaded the study. … [Read more...] about Drowsy Driving Needs More Study and Prevention Strategies

Hyundai Sonata Cars Recalled, Defective Seat Belt can Detach A seat belt defect is prompting Hyundai to recall nearly 978,000 cars in the United States. The recalled vehicles may contain a faulty front seat belt that can detach in an accident, failing to protect the rider. According to government documents, the seat belt issue … [Read more...] about Due to Seat Belt Defect, Hyundai Recalls 978,000 Sonata Vehicles

A morning collision on March 24, 2017, at New York’s Penn Station affected evening rush hour travel in the metropolitan area. On Friday morning, an incoming NJ Transit train was hit when an Amtrak train leaving Penn Station derailed during the morning rush hour, CBSNewYork reports. Around 9 a.m., an Acela Express Train from Boston … [Read more...] about Penn Station Derailment and Collision Disrupts Evening Train Service

Two Young Girls Die in Tragic Fire Reportedly Caused by Hoverboard Self-balancing scooters, more popularly known as “hoverboards” are now the subject of a federal investigation following the deaths of two young girls. The children sustained fatal burn injuries from a fire that was reportedly caused by a hoverboard. The U.S … [Read more...] about Government to Investigate Hoverboard Fire Risks Following 2 Deaths

Lawyers Investigate Lawsuits on Behalf of Railroad Workers who Developed Cancer Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential personal injury lawsuits on behalf of railroad workers who developed cancer, allegedly due to occupational hazards and exposure to certain toxic substances. The firm continues to offer free legal … [Read more...] about Railroad Worker Personal Injury Lawsuits and Cancer Risks

Attorneys Investigate Railroad Worker Benzene Exposure Lawsuits Compared to the general population, railroad workers may be exposed to certain substances more frequently due to their occupation. One occupational hazard may include benzene exposure. Benzene is a known carcinogen, or cancer-causing agent. Due to these risks, the … [Read more...] about Railroad Workers and Benzene Exposure Personal Injury Lawsuits

Viberzi (eluxadoline), a drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) has drawn a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following the deaths of two patients. The patients who died did not have their gallbladders and they developed serious pancreatitis after taking Viberzi. Viberzi received FDA … [Read more...] about Pancreatitis Risk for Some Patients Taking Viberzi

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Documents were Not Protected Universal Property & Casualty Insurance has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving alleged cybersecurity issues. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege that their insurance documents were visible on the Lender Verification Portal with inadequate security … [Read more...] about Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Settles Cybersecurity Case

EPA Official Accused of having ‘Suspicious’ Role in Roundup Cancer Reports As Monsanto is facing lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn about cancer risks with its Roundup herbicide, plaintiffs in the litigation are raising questions about whether an official from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) helped obscure the … [Read more...] about Roundup Plaintiffs Allege EPA Official Helped Hide Cancer Risks

Bills Seek Mandatory Worker Training, Greater Penalties for Safety Violations A recent report released by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) showed that construction-related deaths are increasing. NYCOSH reported, among other things, that safety violations were prevalent and penalties for these … [Read more...] about Proposed Bills Focus on Construction Site Safety, Reducing Deaths

New York Auto Accident and Insurance In New York, being involved in an auto accident may present unique circumstances in terms of insurance. For example, the car accident may trigger the no-fault insurance law, or uninsured motorist coverage, which are required of every registered motorist in New York. Personal injury attorneys … [Read more...] about Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit Following an Auto Accident

Sanofi-Aventis Faces Mounting Taxotere Permanent Hair Loss Lawsuits Plaintiffs suing over the chemotherapy drug Taxotere (generic: docetaxel) allege that drug maker Sanofi-Aventis failed to adequately warn about the risk of permanent hair loss. Cancer patients know that chemotherapy often causes hair to fall out, and that this is … [Read more...] about Taxotere Patients Not Warned About Permanent Hair Loss, Suits Allege

Every year, patients across the country are injured due to medical malpractice (or medical negligence). Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, health care professional, hospital or health care facility fails to care for a patient in accordance with the accepted standards of the medical profession and the person is injured, becomes … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Medical Malpractice

Tandem Bipolar Hip System Recall is Class 2 Smith and Nephew is issuing a Class 2 recall for its Tandem Bipolar Hip System because it can detach after surgery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has labeled the recall as Class 2, meaning the recalled device can reasonably lead to temporary or medically reversible … [Read more...] about Smith & Nephew Tandem Bipolar Hip Implant Recall and Lawsuits

Distracted Driving Includes Texting, Device Use The safest way to operate a vehicle is for the driver to focus 100 percent of their attention on the road. Any activity that redirects the driver’s attention away from the task of driving is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving behaviors create risk not only for the … [Read more...] about Common Distracted Driving Behaviors that Can Endanger Drivers

Suit Alleges XTend Seeds Require Illegal Dicamba Herbicide Monsanto is facing a potential class action lawsuit over its XTend cotton and soybean seeds. The complaint, filed on behalf of farmers in 10 different states, alleges that the seeds were sold without a safe herbicide. This encourages farmers to use the illegal pesticide … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Monsanto over XTend Seeds

Owners are Liable When Injuries are Caused by Negligence If a person is injured on someone else’s property, does that mean the property owner is automatically liable? No. Under premises liability, a property owner is only liable for a person’s injuries due to negligence. Additionally, liability only applies to individuals who were … [Read more...] about Premises Liability: When is a Property Owner Liable for Injuries?

Research presented at the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference suggested that e-cigarettes may raise the risk of stroke more than smoking traditional cigarettes. The study that vaping—inhaling the nicotine vapor produced by an e-cigarette—reduced the amount of glucose in the brain, a fuel necessary for … [Read more...] about Study Shows E-Cigarettes May Raise Risk of Stroke More than Smoking

Alaska Plaintiff Alleges Elevated Levels of Metal Ions Stryker is facing a new hip replacement lawsuit alleging injuries from the Accolade TMZF femoral stem with the LFIT V40 head. The plaintiffs allege that the hip implants caused metal-on-metal hip complications, including fretting and corrosion from the metal surfaces rubbing … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges Metal Hip Complications with LFIT V40 Femoral Head

Plaintiffs Ask for LFIT Metal Hip Implant Lawsuits to be Transferred into MDL Stryker Corporation is facing a new influx of lawsuits alleging injuries from its LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Head commonly used with the Stryker Accolade Hip replacement system, as well as other models. The metal-on-metal hip implant component was … [Read more...] about The Stryker LFIT Plaintiffs Want Lawsuits Consolidated into MDL

Implanon Migration Leads to Unwanted Pregnancy, Surgery The Implanon (etonogestrel implant) birth control, is a small, thin implantable plastic rod that slowly releases etonogestrel. The device is meant to last three years and received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance one decade ago. Implanon birth control may … [Read more...] about Merck’s Implanon Tied to Device Migration

Driving Skills Impaired Even When Concussion Symptoms are Gone Driving after a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury frequently caused by a blow to the head, is dangerous. Concussions can affect how a person thinks and acts, increasing the risk of an accident on the road. A recent study published in the Journal of … [Read more...] about Study: Even Without Symptoms, Driving Post-Concussion is Risky

Pursuing Litigation for a Slip and Fall Injury on Snow, Ice It comes as no surprise that many slip and fall accidents occur during the winter. Snow, ice, sleet and frozen rain can create hazardous conditions on both the roads and sidewalks. It helps to be careful and take precautions during these weather conditions, but sometimes … [Read more...] about Filing a Lawsuit for a Slip and Fall Accident on an Icy Sidewalk

Tailgating Car Accidents and Liability Tailgating is a dangerous driving habit that causes a number of accidents in the United States. When a driver tailgates, it means that he or she is not leaving enough space between their car and the car in front of them; they are riding on its tail. Tailgating increases the risk of an … [Read more...] about Tailgating Leads to Car Accidents, Personal Injury Lawsuits

The FDA Deems Halo One Guiding Sheath Recall a Class I The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Class 1 recall of C.R. Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.’s Halo One thin-walled guiding sheaths over issues involving sheath separation, kinking, and tip damage during use. The FDA indicates that a Class I recall is … [Read more...] about C.R. Bard Recalls Halo One Guiding Sheath

Genital Talc Use Linked to 20 Percent Increased Risk of Cancer New findings published this month in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention found that genital use of talcum powder is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer. The study, which re-analyzed data from over two dozen previous studies, found an elevated risk … [Read more...] about New Research Finds Elevated Risk of Ovarian Cancer with Talc Use

New York Construction Deaths Increasing, Caused by Safety Violations A new report shows that construction deaths in New York are on the rise. The construction fatalities, which are frequently caused by falls, disproportionately affect Latino workers. The findings also shed light on safety violations, showing that employers who … [Read more...] about Report Reveals Rise in NY Construction Site Deaths, Safety Violations

Alere INRatio System Recalled The Alere INRatio and INRatio2 PT/INR Monitor System are devices used to measure how fast a patient’s blood is clotting. This system is used in patients taking warfarin, a decades-old anticoagulant used to prevent blood clot and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The Alere INRatio and … [Read more...] about INRatio Blood Monitoring Device Recalled Due to Inaccurate Readings

Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial Slated for February 2017 Johnson & Johnson will continue to face litigation involving its baby power and ovarian cancer claims. A talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in February 2017. Plaintiffs allege that use of talcum powder products, including J&J’s Baby … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Scheduled for Trial in 2017

St. Jude Medical Inc. has recalled 400,000 implanted heart devices because of the risk of premature battery depletion. The defect is linked to two deaths in Europe. The devices included in the recall are St. Jude Medical Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). … [Read more...] about St. Jude Medical Cardiac Devices Recalled Over Life-Threatening Battery Issue

Invega and Gynecomastia, Growth of Male Breast Tissue Parker Waichman LLP is a national personal injury firm that represents clients in lawsuits over allegedly defective drugs and medical devices. Currently, the firm is investigating possible lawsuits on behalf of individuals who took Invega (known generically is paliperidone), an … [Read more...] about Lawyers Investigate Invega Gynecomastia Lawsuits Against Janssen

Automotive parts maker Takata Corporation will pay $1 billion in fines and settlements for concealing information about its defective airbags. The settlement includes $25 million to the U.S. government to settle one count of fraud, $850 million to automakers, and $125 million to those injured as a result of the defective airbags. … [Read more...] about Takata to Pay $1 Billion in Continuing Airbag Scandal

The Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 that killed more than 2,400 Americans, wounded nearly 1,200 others, and plunged the country into World War II, also exposed more than 10,000 service members to high levels of airborne asbestos when the shipyards were bombed. Many of these men and women later suffered from … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor Asbestos Exposure Linked to Veterans’ Mesothelioma