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McDonald's Pulls Happy Meal Watch After Kids Burned

Happy Meal Watch Pulled After Kids Burned

McDonald's pulls the "Step-It" fitness-tracking watches out of Happy Meals after an Arkansas mom reports skin irritation and burns.

/ August 19, 2016
IVC Filter Injury Lawsuit

Cook IVC Filter Settlement Talks Fail

Cook Medical and lawyers for hundreds of people who were injured by IVC filters have failed to reach a settlement.

/ August 18, 2016

Cases Picked for Xarelto Trials in 2017

A federal judge overseeing 7,200 Xarelto lawsuits has picked a case involving a man who experienced severe gastrointestinal bleeding for the first "bellwether" trial in February 2017.

/ August 17, 2016

Genki Sushi Closed After Scallops Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak

Scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants in Hawaii have been linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A that sickened 168 people since April.

/ August 16, 2016

$25 Million Settlement Offered in WEN Class Action Lawsuit

Consumers who went bald after using WEN Cleansing Conditioner could be eligible for up to $20,000 as part of a proposed $25 million class action lawsuit settlement.

/ August 15, 2016

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled After Salmonella Sickens 30

Sprouts Extraordinaire has recalled alfalfa sprouts after an outbreak of Salmonella sickened 30 people in nine states.

/ August 12, 2016

Nearly 100 Women Join Essure Lawsuit

An Essure lawsuit has been filed in Illinois on behalf of 98 women who experienced severe side effects.

/ August 11, 2016

FDA Investigates Viagra Skin Cancer Risk

The FDA is deciding whether to issue warnings about melanoma, an aggressive type of skin cancer that has been linked to erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Cialis.

/ August 10, 2016
1st Group Lawsuit Filed for Power Pressure Cooker Explosions

Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuits Filed Against Tristar

Tristar Products, Inc., the "As Seen on TV" giant, is being sued for selling a pressure cooker that can allegedly explode and eject boiling hot food that causes severe burns.

/ August 9, 2016

Mom Awarded $16 Million After Traumatic Birth Injuries

A jury has awarded $16 million to woman who sued a hospital for a traumatic birth experience that caused permanent injuries.

/ August 8, 2016