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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Welch Allyn AED Defibrillators Recalled
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced Class 1 recalls of select AED 10 Defibrillators. This recall is further to a worldwide recall of 14,054 AED 10, and MRL JumpStart external defibrillators issued by Welch Allyn on March 11, 2009. According to the company press release, "There is a remote chance that these devices may experience low ene... - "Is Employer's Abuse a Violation of the California Labor Law?"
May-13-09 Santa Barbara, CA: Joy's employer hurled verbal abuse at her constantly, starting the first week at her new job until she quit four months later. "I'd like to know if he has violated the California Labor Law ," says Joy. "In the meantime, a lawyer has contacted me and I am looking for another job. Even if there is no compensation for me, I would like the... - Oral Sodium Phosphates: Laxative vs Purgative
May-12-09 Washington, DC: On March 5, 2009 Health Canada issued a warning not to use oral sodium phosphates as bowel cleansers (also referred to as a "purgative") as they may cause serious adverse effects. However, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved safety labeling revisions to advise clinicians of the risk for acute kidney injury in patie... - Symptoms of Gadolinium Toxicity?
May-12-09 Seattle, WA Many people who have undergone a MRI with gadolinium contrast agent , who may not have kidney or renal problems, are nevertheless concerned that their symptoms of joint pain, muscle weakness and skin problems could lead to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), also known as Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD)— a preventable but potenti... - Concerns after Raptiva Withdrawal
May-6-09 McComb Township, MI Withdrawing Raptiva from the market due to the possible risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) has left many psoriasis sufferers anxious and concerned. Some users of this psoriasis drug have been taking it for several years and are just now finding out that they might be at risk. Scott F. has unexplainable... - Exploding iPod Touch Prompts Lawsuit Against Apple
The mother of a young boy in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that her son suffered second-degree burns on his leg as a result of his iPod exploding in his trouser pocket. According to the complaint, on December 4 2008 the iPod Touch "had burned through [the unnamed minor's] pants pocket and melted through his nylon/Spandex underwear... - Defective Fire Extinguishers Recalled
About 167,000 Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers are being recalled because the pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk. This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR,... - Salmonella Sprout Outbreak: More Reports and Lawsuits
May-11-09 Washington, DC: As of mid-March, seven states reported outbreaks of Salmonella Saintpaul that sickened at least 35 people. Health officials linked the outbreak to raw alfalfa sprouts from restaurants and retail outlets. The initial investigation has traced the contaminated raw alfalfa sprouts to multiple sprout growers in multiple states. The numbe... - Two New Patient Deaths Prompt Heparin Review
May-11-09 New York, NY: Two people are dead and a third has suffered 'medical problems' this weekend after taking heparin , the Wall Street Journal is reporting. The heparin was manufactured by Baxter, and the deaths have raised concern of a possible re-emergence of tainted product, similar to the heparin contamination in 2008. However, so far there is no evidence... - Propane Gas Recalled due to Fire and Burn Hazard
About 919,000 barrels of Propane (LP) gas manufactured by Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, TX, are being recalled because the odorant that is normally added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak may not be present in the recommended amounts. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to... - Tippmann Paintball Markers Recalled
About 13,000 Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers are being recalled by the manufacturer, Tippmann Sports LLC, because the end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5 markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator. To date, Tippmann Sports has received 3 reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the opera... - Urgent Recall Issued for Baxter Electronic Infusion Pumps
Risk of Injury or Death Resulting from Software and Battery Usage Failures Following a notice sent out by Baxter Healthcare Corporation regarding problems with its Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps, the FDA has issued a Class I recall of the products. Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is... - Boston Scientific Stent Settlement
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the company claiming it illegally continued to make and sell systems for implanting stents in 1998 even after learning that a significant percentage of them were defective. In the summer of 1998 Boston Scientific began shipping large amounts of stents from Medinol that Boston Scientific attached to its... - Will Contractors Be Let Off the Hook in Defective Products Drywall?
May-10-09 Bradenton, FL In this particular instance of defective product personal injury the writing is decidedly on the wall—or IN the wall, as it turns out. Chinese drywall is just the latest addition to the defective products club. The defective products attorney is helping people navigate through a problem they never dreamed would ever become an issue... - Hitachi Fined $31 Million for Price Fixing
The Japanese electronics manufacture Hitachi has pleaded guilty to allegations of price fixing. The charges involve the sale of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels to Dell Inc. for use in notebook computers and desktop computer monitors between 2001 and 2004. The $31 million fine will be paid to the US Justice Department. Hitachi is not alone, 3 other... - Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, CA, is recalling about 172,000 infant toys in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada because they pose a hazard to small children. The toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard. To date, Infantino has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. T... - Electrocution Hazard Prompts Recall of Hair Dryers
About 31,000 Style Elements hair dryers are being recalled because the dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo... - Reports of Injury Prompt Electra Bicycle Recall
About 3,000 2009 model Electra bicycles with front trays are being recalled because the front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. To date, Electra Bicycle has received 4 reports of the front tray coming loose, including 1 incident that resulted in minor cuts and bruises. This recall involve... - Masco Contractor Services Settles Wages Class Action
The national construction company Masco Contractor Services has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a wages class action suit brought by more than 3100 employees, most of whom are Latino. The suit alleged that Masco and its subsidiaries Western Insulation LP, and Schmid Insulation Contractors Inc., failed to pay the workers for a full day's work. ... - Dating Site Settles Class Action for $1.5 Million
The internet dating site True.com has agreed to pay $1.5 million in refunds to settle a class action lawsuit brought by people who joined the site. The customers alleged in their 2007 suit that they were incorrectly charged membership fees after they had cancelled their accounts, or after they had accidentally clicked on links. The settlement also...