Category: Breaking News
FLDS Sued for of Wrongful Arrest, Discrimination Against Non-Members
Two residents of the community of Short Creek, Arizona, who were arrested last year for trespassing have filed a lawsuit (PDF) alleging that they were discriminated against because they are not members of the city’s dominant polygamous Fundamentalist Church of...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.