Month: August 2018
Florida Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Florida has filed a lawsuit after his Option® blood clot filter punctured his vein and could not be successfully retrieved.
Nearly 100,000 Vitamix Blenders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
More than 100,000 high-end blenders sold at Costco, Williams-Sonoma and other major retailers have been recalled over concerns the containers can separate from the base, exposing the blades and increasing the risk of lacerations to users.
Colorado Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Colorado has filed a lawsuit after her Option® IVC Filter perforated through her vein and could not be removed surgically.
CVS Nasal Spray Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
A CVS-brand nasal spray is being recalled nationwide over concerns of potential bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday.
FDA Expands Recall for Heart Drug Linked to Cancer
In an ongoing investigation, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its recall of Valsartan, a popular drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, after it was found that some of its ingredients may contain...
Florida Woman Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Argon Medical Devices after her Option ELITE® blood clot filter tilted, became embedded, perforated her vein, and could not be removed surgically.
Nutrex Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Risk
Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Washington is recalling about 700 Nutrex pressure cookers due to a risk of serious burns.
Cummins to Recall 500,000 Truck Engines for Emissions Fail
Real-world testing done on medium and heavy-duty trucks equipped with Cummins engines has found higher-than-expected levels of emissions, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced on Tuesday.
Ron Simon & Associates Files 2nd Ohio Chipotle Lawsuit as Food Poisoning Victim Count Reaches 700
The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed a second lawsuit in the food poisoning outbreak linked to the Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 9733 Sawmill Parkway in Powell, Ohio. Local health departments are now...
Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed by Injured Woman
A woman from South Dakota has filed a lawsuit after her Cuisinart pressure cooker exploded and caused serious burn injuries.