Essure Recalled in Brazil Due to Safety Risks
Brazil has banned sales and recalled Essure, a non-surgical sterilization device linked to 10,000 injuries. No recalls have been issued by the FDA, despite 900 lawsuits and a massive grassroots campaign in the United States.
House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation
In a sneak attack on consumers, the House Judiciary Committee approved the so-called "Class Action Killer" bill without any public hearings or debate.
Britax Recalls Strollers for Faulty Car Seat
Britax is recalling 676,000 "Click & Go" B-Agile and BOB Motion travel strollers after dozens of kids were injured when the car seat fell off.
Roundup Lawyers Question EPA-Monsanto Conspiracy
A scientist who was dying of cancer named the EPA insiders who worked with Monsanto and listed 14 ways Roundup could cause cancer, according to lawyers representing 60 people with lymphoma.
Dog Food Recalled for Deadly Euthanasia Drug Contamination
Evanger's and Against the Grain recalled canned dog food that may be contaminated with pentobarbital, a toxic drug used to euthanize cows. At least five dogs were sickened or died.
PC Organics Baby Food Pouches Recalled for Botulism Risk
The FDA is warning that PC Organics baby food pouches sold in Canada were recalled due to a risk of dangerous bacterial growth.
Cheese Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk
Recalls have been issued for Sargento cheese, deli cheese, and products sold by Meijer, Sara Lee, Safeway, H-E-B, and other stores due to a risk of Listeria. No food poisoning illnesses have been reported.
Lawsuit Claims Enfamil Baby Formula Packaging Unsafe
A whistleblower lawsuit claims the manufacturer of Enfamil baby formula downplayed the risk of defective seals that could result in spoilage or bacterial contamination.
U.S. Supreme Court Takes On Railroad Cancer Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide if railroad workers with cancer and other injuries on the job can choose to file lawsuits in certain states.
FDA Warns of Weight-Loss Stomach Balloon Side Effects
Dozens of injuries and four hospitalizations have been linked to ReShape and Orbera stomach balloons that were over-inflated with too much fluid or caused pancreatitis by putting pressure on organs.