Feds Take Look At Nissan Murano Fuel Tanks
Government Investigating Nissan Murano SUV. The government has opened an investigation into whether the fuel tank in the Nissan Murano sport utility vehicle is susceptible to punctures from road debris. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the inquiry involves about 124,000 Muranos from 2004 and … [Read more...] about Feds Take Look At Nissan Murano Fuel Tanks
Feds Decline to Block Fracking in Delaware River Basin
Temporary Ban On Fracking Declined. The federal government has declined a New York lawmaker’s request that it use its vote on the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to impose a temporary ban on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking in parts of Pennsylvania and New York. The Delaware River Basin provides drinking water to 5 percent of … [Read more...] about Feds Decline to Block Fracking in Delaware River Basin
Feds Say Kickbacks Paid to Increase use of Risperdal
Increase use of Risperdal. Johnson & Johnson has been charged with paying kickbacks to the Omnicare nursing home chain in order to increase the use of its drugs at the chain's homes. While Johnson & Johnson was allegedly paying kickbacks, federal prosecutors claim that Omnicare’s annual purchases of the company's drugs, … [Read more...] about Feds Say Kickbacks Paid to Increase use of Risperdal
Researcher’s Drug Industry Ties
Drug Industry Payments Controversy. Late last year, we wrote about prominent Emory University professor Charles Nemeroff who lost his chairmanship following controversy over payments he received from drug companies. In December, following an internal investigation, Nemeroff stepped down as head of the school's Department … [Read more...] about Researcher’s Drug Industry Ties
Feds Seek to Have Stryker Lawsuit Dismissed
Stryker recalled some of its hip implant components made under the popular Trident line. The Justice Department is trying to have a lawsuit filed by Stryker Corp. dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed by the company against the federal government in August, is seeking to prevent the enforcement of a subpoena Stryker received in … [Read more...] about Feds Seek to Have Stryker Lawsuit Dismissed
Testimony: Feds not told about tests that exposed Vioxx dangers
Merck Did Not Inform Authorities About The Vioxx Dangers. Merck & Co. did not inform federal authorities about two clinical trials in which users of the painkiller Vioxx were more likely to die than people given a placebo, jurors in the first Vioxx liability case to go to trial in California were told Wednesday. Dr. … [Read more...] about Testimony: Feds not told about tests that exposed Vioxx dangers
Feds, State Say Dow Conducted Secret Dioxin Studies
Dow Chemical Co. Conducted A Secret Dioxin Studies. Dow Chemical Co. improperly conducted secret dioxin studies in the Tittabawassee River basin, state and federal regulators say. Dow denied the claim. Dioxin is a persistent and toxic chemical that was a byproduct of Dow processes dating back several decades. It settled … [Read more...] about Feds, State Say Dow Conducted Secret Dioxin Studies
Feds List Several Recalled Vehicles
NHTSA Released Information About Recalled Vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation has released the following information about several vehicles that have been recalled: Toyota Tacoma 2005: On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there is … [Read more...] about Feds List Several Recalled Vehicles
Feds Link Injuries to Weak Roofs
Vehicle Roof Strength Found A Link Between Fatalities. A new federal study that could have major implications in the growing debate over vehicle roof strength found a strong link between fatalities and injuries, and the severity of crushed roofs in rollover accidents. Automakers have contended for years that there’s no solid … [Read more...] about Feds Link Injuries to Weak Roofs
Feds Call Jury In S.I. Ferry Disaster
Federal Prosecutors Announced A Probe Into S.I. Ferry Disaster. Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced a criminal probe yesterday into the Staten Island ferry disaster that killed 10 passengers and injured scores more. Federal prosecutors are expected to convene a grand jury in coming weeks, even as the Staten Island district … [Read more...] about Feds Call Jury In S.I. Ferry Disaster
Feds Probe Incident At Duke U. Hospital
Duke U. Hospital Incident Involving A Patient. Federal investigators visited Duke University Hospital after hospital officials reported an incident involving a patient. Jim Jones, spokesman for the state Division of Facility Services, confirmed the visit that occurred last Friday and on Monday. Jones said inspectors … [Read more...] about Feds Probe Incident At Duke U. Hospital
FEDS IN EPHEDRA WARNING
FDA Ephedra Warning. Bottles of the popular herb ephedra should bear warning labels that the pills can cause heart attacks, strokes or even kill, the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday. The FDA proposed the warning labels reviving an attempt the powerful dietary-supplement industry had blocked for years while saying a ban … [Read more...] about FEDS IN EPHEDRA WARNING
