Category: Financial News
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.
Benicar Lawsuits Settle for $300 Million
Two years after Benicar lawsuits nationwide were centralized into one federal court in New Jersey, drug-makers Daiichi Sankyo and Forest Laboratories have agreed to pay a $300 million settlement.
AccuPure Water Dispensers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Nestlé Waters is recalling certain floor-standing water dispensers because they can overheat and catch on fire — and it is the 3rd time the company has recalled water dispensers due to fire hazards.
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.
Experts Say Talc is Toxic in 1st Trial in California
Experts testified to a jury in California that talcum powder is toxic and Johnson & Johnson should have warned women that it causes cancer.
Porsche to Recall 22,000 SUVs Over Emissions Cheat Software
Germany's transport minister has announced a recall of 22,000 Porsche Cayenne 3-liter TDI SUVs after finding that the vehicles were illegally equipped with an “unauthorized defeat device” used to cheat on emissions testing.
Ford Recalls More Than 100,000 Vehicles for Safety Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 117,000 trucks and SUVs over concerns that bolts in the seat, seat belt or seat belt buckle may fracture.
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.
Polaris Recalls More RZR Vehicles for Fire Hazards
Polaris is recalling 16,800 of the 2015-2017 model-year RZR all-terrain vehicles after over 100 reports of fuel leaks and 4 fires.
iRover Hoverboards Recalled for Fire Hazard
iRover has issued a recall for 2,800 self-balancing hoverboards because the battery can overheat and catch on fire or explode.