Month: November 2016
Court Upholds $40 Million Jury Verdict in Jeep Fire Lawsuit
Judges upheld a $40 million award to the family of a 4 year-old boy who died in a Jeep that exploded into flames after a rear-end collision.
Common Mosquito may Transmit Zika, Dengue Fever in Same Bite
Of the 200 types of mosquitoes found in the U.S., only Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been found to spread multiple viruses including Zika and dengue fever, possibly at the same time.
Filters & Fractures: The Ongoing Saga of IVC Filters
Ray Rennell knew he was having a heart attack. Awoken in the dead of a cold November night by searing chest pain, he was, in a word, terrified. Would he make it to the phone to call 911? Would he...
Texas Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that has been linked to a 40% 5-year fracture risk. It was pulled off the market in 2010 with no recall.
China to Block iPhone Sales if Trump Declares Trade War
China has threatened to stop buying American goods, including automobiles and the popular Apple iPhone, if president-elect Donald Trump delivers on a campaign promise to impose massive tariffs on the country's imports.
Videos Show Recalled GoPro Karma Drone Falling From Sky
No one was injured, but videos show a person nearly being hit by a falling GoPro Karma drone. It's a good thing the recall was voluntary, because no government agency has authority over drone recalls.
Texas Woman Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter that studies have linked to a 43% perforation rate has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical.
Vitamin D may Improve Survival in Breast Cancer Patients: Study
High levels of vitamin D in the blood may significantly improve odds of survival in up to one-third of women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology.
Exploding E-Cig Video Goes Viral
CCTV cameras caught dramatic footage of an e-cigarette battery exploding in the pocket of a nightclub owner in France.
California Man Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was injured by a blood clot filter that has a 40% 5-year risk of fracturing. It was pulled off the market in 2010.