Fred’s Recalls Mini Charcoal Grills for Fire Hazard
About 2,000 "Living Traditions" mini-barrel charcoal grills have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Liquid Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled
MixBin Electronics of Hamilton, New Jersey is recalling liquid glitter iPhone cases after at least two dozen people suffered chemical burns.
Laptop Explosion Risk Prompts FAA to Revisit Travel Ban
The conclusions are clear: Laptops and other large electronics are safer in a passenger's carry-on bag than underneath the plane.
Grande Produce Recalls Papayas for Salmonella
One week after a deadly outbreak of Salmonella was linked to imported papayas from Mexico, the supplier has announced a recall.
Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Hospital Scope Infection Lawsuit
A jury in Washington state has ordered Olympus Corp. to pay $6.6 million to a hospital in Seattle after a patient died of a "superbug" infection that he got from a contaminated TJF-Q180V duodenoscope.
Over 5,500 Risperdal Lawsuits Filed in Philadelphia
There are now approximately 5,800 Risperdal lawsuits in Philadelphia accusing Johnson & Johnson of failing to warn about the risk of breast growth side effects in young boys.
U.S. Agency Allows Class Actions Against Banks
Federal regulators are banning banks and credit card companies from using fine-print arbitration agreements to strip ordinary Americans of their right to join together into class action lawsuits against financial institutions.
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Infects 5 at Elvis’s Graceland Hotel
At least 5 people who visited Elvis Presley's Graceland Guest House in Memphis, Tennessee have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, a serious and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Jury Awards $5 Million in Ladder Fall Injury Lawsuit
A jury in Florida awarded more than $4.7 million to a man who was seriously injured after falling off a step-ladder from Home Depot. His lawyers called the ladder a "ticking time bomb in the form of a misplaced rivet."
Heartburn Drugs Linked to 50% Greater Risk of Death
A new study shows that long-term use of anti-heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of death by up to 50% compared to antacids like Pepcid. Other studies have found significantly higher rates of kidney failure, stroke,...