Month: January 2017
Nevada Man Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was injured by an IVC filter that was implanted in his body in 2010 — the same year it was pulled off the market without a recall. Recent studies estimate a...
Salmon Prices Soar Amid Sea Lice Outbreak
More bad news for sushi lovers: the price of salmon has surged globally following reports of widespread contamination by a parasitic sea lice that eats the fish’s blood and skin.
Remington Offers Free Triggers in Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Remington is offering to replace Walker Fire Control and X-Mark Pro triggers on millions of bolt-action rifles that can fire unexpectedly. The class action lawsuit settlement involves Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721,...
Sierra Nevada Recalls Beer for Defect that Could Cause Drinkers to Swallow Broken Glass
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., the nation's third-largest craft beer brewer, is recalling 12-ounce bottles of its pale ales, IPA's and other beers amid reports of a packaging defect that could cause glass to chip and fall back into the bottle.
Lawsuit Filed Over Failed IVC Filter Removal
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who has an IVC filter permanently embedded in his body. The filter tilted and got stuck in his vein within 2 months. He is at risk of sudden death or life-threatening injuries...
HP Expands Massive Laptop Battery Recall for Fire Hazard
HP is recalling more laptop batteries that can overheat and catch on fire, adding to a decade-long list involving over 500,000 batteries and 125 incidents since 2005.
Samsung Finally Reveals Cause of Galaxy Note 7 Fires
Samsung Electronics has officially announced what everyone familiar with the problem already knew: that defective batteries caused its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire and explode.
Illinois Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed by people who say C.R. Bard's "new-and-improved" Denali IVC filter has similar safety risks as older designs — including filter fracture and embolization of broken pieces to the heart.
Free Cruise Robocall Settlement Offers $500 Per Call
February 1 is the deadline to sign up for a class action lawsuit settlement that pays up to $500 per robocall that offered a "Free Cruise" for taking a survey between August 2011 and August 2012.
Eat Less, Live Longer: How Calorie Restriction can Increase Longevity
Put down the cake and listen up. A new study has found that reducing the number of calories you eat each day can help you live a significantly longer life.