Category: Product Liability Blog
Depo-Provera and Brain Tumors: What You Need to Know
On October 1, 2024, a woman filed suit against Pfizer Inc. and affiliated companies in federal court. Her lawsuit alleges the defendants knew or should have known for decades that the contraceptive it markets as Depo-Provera increased the risk of meningioma development but failed to warn users, marking the first…
Death Count up to 9 from Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
CHICAGO (August 29, 2024) – Nine deaths have now been linked to a listeria outbreak associated with Boar’s Head deli meat products. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is the largest listeria outbreak in the nation since 2011. There have been 57 cases total, and all…
Alaska Airlines Door ‘plug’ Flew Off Minutes After Takeoff
CHICAGO (January 9) – An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Ore. to Ontario, Calif. was only minutes into its journey when a door plug unexpectedly blew off leaving a gaping hole in the side of the plane. The door plug malfunctioned when the aircraft reached approximately 16,000 feet, an NTSB…
Safety Group Releases Annual List of Top 10 ‘Worst’ Toys
CHICAGO – Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys can contain hidden hazards that put children at risk of injury or death. To help parents make smart and safe decisions this holiday season, World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. has announced their annual list of “10 Worst Toys” of…
FDA Orders Zantac Pulled Off Market Due to Cancer Link
For years, millions of Americans have taken Zantac to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, ulcers, reflux, and heartburn. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now ordering companies to pull ranitidine medications – including those sold under the brand name Zantac ─ off the market after finding potentially dangerous…
Disney, Eddie Bauer Baby Sleepers Recalled Over Safety Risk
The maker of the Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinet and the Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet is voluntarily recalling these products due to the increasing safety concerns about inclined sleepers. Dorel Juvenile Group USA is recalling about 24,000 sleepers that were sold for about $60 at Target,…
Woman Dies After Being Impaled by Reusable Metal Straw
While reusable metal straws are being promoted as being safer for the environment than their plastic counterparts, a new story out of England shows they may not be safe for humans. Elena Struthers-Gardner was holding a glass that contained a 10-inch-long stainless-steel straw. She fell while walking due to a…
Rock ’n Play Sleepers Recall: More Than 30 Infant Deaths Reported
About 4.7 million Rock ’n Play Sleepers have been recalled by Fisher-Price after a Consumer Reports investigation warned that at least 32 infants had died in the sleepers over the past 10 years. The company issued the recall on April 12, saying that babies who were placed unrestrained in the…
Hundreds of Veterans Sue 3M Over Defective Combat Earplugs
CHICAGO (March 11, 2019) – Hundreds of veterans are filing lawsuits against a government contractor that manufactured and sold defective combat earplugs to the military. 3M’s trademarked, dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs were touted as a mechanism to block out damaging combat sounds such as explosions and gunfire while allowing soldiers…
What Are the Possible Dangers of Having an IVC Blood Clot Filter?
Blood clot filters are supposed to help save lives. They are commonly used on patients who are unable to tolerate blood-thinning medications. However, NBC News recently conducted an investigation into one U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved device: The Recovery blood clot filter by C.R. Bard, Inc. The news organization…
