Month: January 2019
How the U.S. Government Shutdown is Affecting the Legal Industry
The federal court system is predicting that the current government shutdown -- the longest shutdown in U.S. history -- will severely bog down civil litigation if not fixed by next Friday, extending its original estimate by a week.
Arizona Woman Files Vein Filter Injury Lawsuit
A woman from Arizona filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter tilted, punctured through her vein and into her spine, and could not be safely removed.
Kia to Recall Thousands of Vehicles Following ABC Investigation
Kia has announced plans to recall tens of thousands of cars, trucks and SUVs that could spontaneously catch fire without warning, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
New York Woman Files Vein Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman from New York who required 4 surgeries to remove her IVC Filter after it became tilted, embedded, and punctured through her vein.
9 Brands Dog Food Recalled Over Vitamin D Toxicity
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall for 9 brands of dog food that may have the potential to cause vitamin D toxicity in certain pets.
Specialized Recalls Select Bicycle Steerer Tube Collars
Specialized is recalling "Future Shock" steerer tube collars on select Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus bicycles because the steerer tube can crack and cause the rider to suddenly lose control and crash.
Lunch Box Sandwiches Recalled for Listeria Risk
Lunch Box Sandwiches sold in vending machines and convenience stores in North Carolina and South Carolina were recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria.
Sticky Icky Recalled for Failing Tests in Detroit, Kalamazoo
Medical marijuana products sold in two Michigan cities are being recalled after samples failed laboratory testing, according to The Detroit News.
Government Shutdown Stops Most Food Safety Inspections
Food safety inspections have been sharply reduced as hundreds of food safety inspectors are furloughed during the government shutdown.
Takata Strikes Again: Toyota to Recall 1.7 Million More Vehicles Over Exploding Airbags
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced the recall of more than 1.7 million vehicles with airbag components that could cause the devices to explode without warning, sending dangerous metal shrapnel flying at high speed throughout the cabin. In what could accurately...