29 Million IKEA Dressers Recalled After 4th Child Death
IKEA recalled 29 million chests and dressers because they can tip over if not anchored to the wall. They do not meet voluntary industry standard to withstand the weight of a 50-pound child climbing on the drawers.
EOS Lip Balm Class Action Settlement Announced
EOS has agreed to settle class action lawsuits and pay up to $4,000 to people who had severe skin rashes, blisters, and other side effects from the egg-shaped lip balm.
Samsung Recalls Washing Machines for Explosion Risk
Samsung has recalled 3 million top-loading washing machines because they can blow apart and severely injure anyone nearby.
Judge Approves $26 Million WEN Lawsuit Settlement
The $26 million settlement provides $25 cash refunds for people who bought WEN. Anyone who had hair loss could get up to $20,000 cash.
FDA Finalizes Essure “Black Box” Warning Label
The FDA has recommended stronger warnings about the risks of Essure, a sterilization device made by Bayer that has been linked to over 9,900 reports of problems.
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
$18 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A jury in California has awarded over $18 million to a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to talcum powder in cosmetic products.
Tests Find Toxic Metals in Halloween Makeup for Kids
Researchers analyzed dozens of Halloween face paint palettes for kids and found that nearly half contained toxic chemicals or heavy metals like lead.
Court Approves $15 Billion VW Diesel Class Action Settlement
Volkswagen pays the largest consumer class action settlement in U.S. history for selling diesels that cheat emissions tests and emit high levels of smog on the road.
Texas Nurse Infected With Ebola Settles Lawsuit With Hospital
A nurse who got Ebola after treating "patient zero" in Dallas two years ago has settled a lawsuit with the owner of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.