Month: August 2019
Class Action Filed for Allergan Biocell® Breast Implants Linked to Cancer
Two women have filed a class action lawsuit accusing Allergan of selling dangerous textured breast implants that can cause cancer.
Look-Back Law Sparks 400+ Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits in New York
Over 400 child sex abuse lawsuits were filed in New York as part of a new law that gives adult victims 1 year to file civil lawsuits against their abusers and the institutions that enabled abuse.
2017-2020 Toyota Sienna Recalled for Loss of Steering Risk
A recall has been issued for certain model year 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vans because the steering shaft extensions can break and cause a sudden loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.
Millions of Dangerous Infant Sleepers Recalled, Yet Risk of Death Remains – Who’s Responsible?
Earlier this month, the Massachusetts-based firm Dorell Juvenile USA became the latest company to issue a nationwide recall for inclined infant sleepers designed similar to a product that has been linked to the deaths of 32 babies, according to the...
Costco SunSetter Awnings Recalled After Death Reported
SunSetter recalled the covers on its motorized awnings after a 73 year-old man died when the awning opened unexpectedly and hit him.
Dole Baby Spinach Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Dole recalled a limited amount of fresh baby spinach in bags and plastic clamshell containers after a product tested positive for Salmonella in Michigan.
Pre-Tattoo Numbing Gel Recalled for Tattoo Infection Risk
Pre-tattoo numbing gel and cream products were recalled because they are contaminated with bacteria, which could increase the risk of an infection if the product is applied before a person gets a tattoo.
TVT-O Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed in Dallas, Texas
A lawsuit has been filed by a Texas woman who was injured when a doctor left behind pieces of a vaginal mesh implant in her body.
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Accuses Boy Scouts of Hiding Pedophiles
A new lawsuit accuses the Boy Scouts of America of covering up a "pedophile epidemic" after naming another 350 previously-unknown men who sexually abused at least 800 boys.
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel remains closed after officials in Georgia reported 1 death and an outbreak of 61 probable cases of Legionnaires' disease.