Month: June 2019
Lawsuit Filed by Man Injured by Filter Designed to Catch Blood Clots
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by a metal filter that was implanted in his vein to catch blood clots and prevent a pulmonary embolism.
TVT-O Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
A lawsuit has been re-filed in Pennsylvania by a woman who was injured by an allegedly defective transvaginal mesh sling manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Lawsuit Filed After Woman Injured by IVC Filter
A woman from Arizona has filed a lawsuit after she was injured by an allegedly defective vena cava filter manufactured by Cook Medical.
Lawsuit Filed After IVC Filter Becomes Tilted and Embedded
A man from Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter tilted, became embedded in his vein, and could not be removed.
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries for Hepatitis A Risk
Kroger, Ralphs, QFC, Food 4 Less, and many other grocery stores recalled Private Selection® Triple Berry Medley and Frozen Blackberries due to a risk of Hepatitis A.
Apple Recalls Wall Plug Adapters for Shock Hazard
Apple has recalled 814,000 wall plug adapters that were sold in a travel kit due to a shock hazard.
Johnsonville Recalls Jalapeño Cheddar Sausages Due to Plastic
Johnsonville recalled over 95,000 pounds of Jalapeño Cheddar smoked sausages due to "hard green plastic" contamination.
Jury Awards $325 Million in Talc-Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $325 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma after years of using talcum powder products she says were contaminated with asbestos.
Perdue Chicken Strips Recalled Due to Bone Pieces
Perdue Foods has recalled approximately 32,000 pounds of fully-cooked Simply Smart® chicken strips, nuggets, and tenders because they may be contaminated with bone pieces, according to the USDA.
Ohio Hospital Confirms 1 Death in Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Mount Carmel Grove City hospital has confirmed that 1 patient has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.