Month: October 2018
Blood Pressure Medication Recalled for Cancer Risk
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling the blood pressure medication irbesartan over a potential cancer risk associated with contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday.
Tesla Autopilot Car Accident Lawsuit Filed in Florida
A man from Florida who was injured when the autopilot on his Tesla Model S apparently failed has filed a lawsuit against the auto-maker.
Opioid Antidote Still Risky for Patients Uncertain When to Take Life-Saving Agent
There are many different emergencies that could arise when the use of naloxone, better known by its trade name Narcan, may be required. However, there are just as many or even more situations that may appear - even to the...
Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger 400 Utility Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled about 350 of the Cub Cadet Challenger 400 utility vehicles due to a fire hazard.
$1 Million Awarded to Oil Rig Worker Injured in Helicopter Crash
An oil rig worker was awarded $1 million for severe injuries that occurred in a helicopter crash.
Curry Powder Recalled for Potential Lead Contamination
Two companies are recalling a variety of curry powder products because they may contain high levels of lead, which poses a significant health risk to children and elderly people, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.
Denali® Vein Filter Filter Lawsuit Filed in Arizona
A lawsuit has been filed against C.R. Bard on behalf of a deceased man from Illinois who was injured by a Denali® Vena Cava Filter.
Ford Recalling 1.5 Million Focus Vehicles for Stall Risk
Ford Motor Company announced on Thursday said it is recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus vehicles in North America over a malfunctioning canister purge valve.
Rhode Island Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter became tilted, embedded, punctured his vein, and could not be removed.
BMW to Recall 1.6 Million Vehicles Over Fire Risk
German automaker BMW said it is expanding a previous recall to include 1.6 million additional vehicles worldwide over concerns that fluid leaks could start engine fires.