Month: February 2019

Class Action Settlement

$3 Million Awarded in IVC Filter Trial in Indiana

A jury in Indiana has awarded $3 million in compensation to a woman who was injured by an IVC filter manufactured by Cook Medical.

/ February 7, 2019
Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer

FDA Warns of New Cases of Lymphoma Associated With Breast Implants

More women have developed a deadly type of lymphoma linked to textured breast implants, according to a warning issued Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

/ February 7, 2019
Ram Pickup

Fiat Recalls Ram Pickups Over Steering, Brake Problems

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced Tuesday that it is recalling about 882,000 pickup trucks worldwide in 2 separate actions to repair steering and brake pedal issues, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

/ February 6, 2019
Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

Pennsylvania Man Files G2® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Pennsylvania who was injured by a defective G2® blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard.

/ February 6, 2019
Children's Smartwatch Recall

Children’s Smartwatch Recalled Over Privacy Concerns

The European Commission has announced the recall of a children's smartwatch over fears the device may leave users vulnerable to being tracked and harmed by criminals, according to the BBC.

/ February 5, 2019
IVC Filter Lawsuit

Nevada Woman Joins IVC Filter Litigation With Over 5,700 Lawsuits

A woman from Nevada has joined a federal IVC filter injury litigation against C.R. Bard that now involves over 5,700 similar lawsuits.

/ February 5, 2019
Chicken Nuggets

Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls Nearly 60,000 Pounds Chicken for Rubber Contamination

A Colorado firm is recalling 58,020 pounds of breaded popcorn-style chicken products over concerns they may contain tiny pieces of rubber, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) warned on Friday.

/ February 4, 2019

Hill’s Canned Dog Food Recalled for ‘Excessive’ Vitamin D Risk

A recall has been issued for certain Hill's Prescription Diet® and Hill's Science Diet® canned dog food because it may contain dangerous levels of Vitamin D.

/ February 4, 2019
Children's Ibuprofren Recall

Recall of Infant Ibuprofen Sold at CVS, Walgreens Expanded – Is Your Baby Safe?

The recall of an infant pain reliever sold at major retailers across the U.S. has been expanded over concerns that the drug may contain dangerous levels of its active ingredient, according to the manufacturer.

/ February 1, 2019

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Ends in $41 Million Jury Verdict in Pennsylvania

A woman from Pennsylvania who was injured by vaginal mesh has won a $41 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson's medical device subsidiary Ethicon.

/ February 1, 2019