Month: December 2017
43,000 Table Lamps Recalled Over Shock Hazard
A New York company is recalling about 43,000 of its industrial table lamps because of an internal wiring problem that could cause them to shock users, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Kroger Recalls Purified Water for Babies Over Mold Contamination
Kroger is recalling its Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with fluoride amid complaints of mold found in the containers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Judge Upholds $110 Million Baby Powder Cancer Verdict
A judge in Missouri has upheld a $110 million jury verdict in favor of a woman who was diagnosed with cancer after using baby powder, after finding that Johnson & Johnson had a substantial link to Missouri.
Testosterone Lawsuit Set for Trial in January 2018
A federal judge presiding over 6,000 testosterone lawsuits has scheduled the first trial involving Eli Lilly's Axiron for January 28, 2018.
E-Cigarette Liquids May Pose Lung Disease Risk
Some e-cigarette flavors may be more dangerous than others, but it is hard for researchers to find out what goes into various "vape juices."
First Multi-Plaintiff Pressure Cooker Injury Lawsuit Filed in Country
Twelve people who were seriously burned by a Power Pressure Cooker have filed a lawsuit against Tristar Products for selling a defective product with a lid that can open when it is still pressurized, resulting in a dangerous explosion of...
Study Links Heartburn Drugs With Stomach Cancer
A new study has linked the long-term use of over-the-counter heartburn pills with a doubled increased risk of stomach cancer.
Wisconsin Man Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Wisconsin who was injured by the Celect® IVC Filter (also known as a "blood clot filter") has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical, for failing to warn about side effects.
Mitsubishi Recalls 84,000 Mirages Over Potentially Defective Airbags
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is recalling nearly 84,000 subcompact Mirage cars in the U.S. because of a wiring problem that may cause the airbags to fail during a crash.