As read on the Kroot Law Chicago website, a study just released by the Ecology Center, a non-profit organization based in Michigan, indicates that there are still many toys not-yet recalled that contain dangerous levels of lead.The report points to tests on more than 1,200 toys and products for children which showed that 35 percent of these … [Read more...]
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Danger
It's that time of year again. People are bundling up inside and turning on the space heaters, which usually brings on a rash of heater-related fires and the recall of a few dozen space heater brands.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Collins International Co. have recalled oscillating ceramic heaters (pictured below) sold at Menards … [Read more...]
Old Navy Boys' Jackets Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Old Navy LLC, has nnounced a voluntary recall of Performance Fleece-lined Boys Jackets . Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or … [Read more...]
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Top Ten Reasons Medmal Victims Get Shafted in Court
This content is used with permission from Kroot Law's top ten list. Jason Kroot is a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, IL.Most people never realize that they are victims of medical malpractice - even if they surviveFailure of family to obtain an autopsyState and Federal time limits (statute of limitations)Inexperienced attorneysThe cost of the … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Flu Shots Could Mess With Kids Minds
The FDA would like new warnings put on two widely-used flu drugs after twenty-five patients, mostly in Japan, have died while taking Tamiflu. The deaths were from strange behavior, such as running out in front of traffic. … [Read more...]
Nissans Being Recalled
Nissan is currently recalling almost 700,000 Altima and Sentra cars due to problems with a sensor that could lead to engine stalling. Nissan Motor Co. spokeswoman, Jeannine Ginivan said there have, thus far, been no reports of crashes or injuries tied to this issue. The Japanese automaker said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]
Company Increases Amount Paid for Faulty Medical Equipment
Boston Scientific Corp. announced that it has agreed to increase the amount it will pay to settle thousands of heart patients' legal claims involving potentially faulty defibrillators by $45 million.The increase means the medical device maker will pay as much as $240 million, instead of the $195 million from a settlement announced July 13, 2007 … [Read more...]
Mattel Being Sued For Failing to Report Toy Defects
Mattel is being sued by shareholders for allegedly delaying contacting federal regulators about possible toy defects. According to shareholders, Mattel regularly delayed notifying the CPSC about possible dangers, which in turn breaches the company's fiduciary duties to the shareholders by ignoring consumer protection laws and putting the stock at … [Read more...]
FDA Seizes Two Million Age Intervention Eyelash
The FDA today announced a $2 Million seizure of "potentially harmful" cosmetic eye products sold by Jan Marini Skin Research Inc., of San Jose, CA under the brand name Age Intervention Eyelash.According to the FDA, Age Intervention Eyelash may lead to vision loss. This is especially dangerous with patients using certain prescription drug … [Read more...]
Chantix – Varenicline and Suicidal Thoughts
The FDA today announced ongoing safety reviews of the drug varenicline, marketed as Chantix and designed to help smokers quit smoking. You may remember the drug's commercials with the rabbit and the turtle / tortoise in a race.The early communication by the FDA about this ongoing safety review has to do with the possibility of increased suicidal … [Read more...]
Merck Settles on Vioxx Lawsuits
After about three years of mediation and litigation, Merck & Co. have finally agreed to pay $4.85 billion to settle the class action lawsuit brought by people who suffered (or had family who suffered) heart attacks and strokes after having taken Vioxx. … [Read more...]
Aqua Dots Recalled – Toy Could Turn Into Date Rape Drug
Yes, you read that title correctly. As reported yesterday, this particular toy was made with a chemical that shouldn't have been used in place of a more expensive adhesive. That chemical, 1,4-Butanediol, is turned by the human body into a substance called amma-Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB), also known as a date-rape-drug or "liquid fantasy". … [Read more...]
Australian Toy Turns Into GHB Date Rape Drug
A very popular toy in Australia, Bindeez, is being recalled for a very strange, but serious reason. Two Australian children were hospitalized unconscious after swallowing some of the Bindeez beads, which got the attention of government officials and doctors, who discovered something very odd and troublesome: … [Read more...]
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