Category: Breaking News

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Banned on Flights in U.S., Europe and Asia

At least eight international airlines are prohibiting Samsung Note 7 smartphones on their flights over concerns that the devices can overheat, catch fire and even explode. The ban means that travelers will also be unable to carry the phones in...

/ October 17, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled

Samsung recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after 35 reports of batteries spontaneously exploding into flames, causing severe burn injuries and property damage.

/ September 15, 2016

Eye Wash and Irrigating Solution Recalled

Recalls have been issued for Family Care®, Rugby®, and Major® brand eyewash due to bacterial contamination that could cause a severe, sight-threatening eye infection.

/ September 8, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickens 44

At least 44 people in Virginia were infected with hepatitis A after eating frozen strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Café.

/ August 30, 2016

IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Arizona

A woman who was injured by a Meridian® blood clot filter made by C.R. Bard has filed a lawsuit.

/ August 22, 2016
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

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

Betty Crocker Cake Mix Recalled Due to E. coli Risk

At least 42 people are sick across the nation after eating flour contaminated with E. coli. The recall has expanded to include two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix.

/ July 12, 2016

Cook Celect and Günther Tulip Lawsuits Filed in Indiana

Two women who were injured by IVC filters made by Cook Medical have joined a federal litigation in Indiana where around 550 other lawsuits have already been filed.

/ July 11, 2016