Category: Health News
Jury Awards $325 Million in Talc-Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $325 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma after years of using talcum powder products she says were contaminated with asbestos.
Perdue Chicken Strips Recalled Due to Bone Pieces
Perdue Foods has recalled approximately 32,000 pounds of fully-cooked Simply Smart® chicken strips, nuggets, and tenders because they may be contaminated with bone pieces, according to the USDA.
Ohio Hospital Confirms 1 Death in Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Mount Carmel Grove City hospital has confirmed that 1 patient has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.
Canada Bans Allergan’s Textured Breast Implants Due to Cancer Risks
Allergan has recalled all textured breast implants in Canada after dozens of women developed a rare cancer called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL).
Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Recalled After 32 Infant Deaths
Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million of its Rock ‘n Play Infant Sleepers nationwide after the device was linked to the deaths of at least 32 babies, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on April 12.
ALDI Flour Recalled After 17 People Sick in E. Coli Outbreak
ALDI recalled all 5-pound bags of Baker's Corner All-Purpose Flour after 17 people were sickened in an outbreak of E. coli.
TrapEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in California
A lawsuit has been filed against Cordis Corporation by several people who were injured by defective TrapEase® Vena Cava Filters.
NovoCure Announces Release of Next Generation Chemo Treatment for Mesothelioma
NovoCure, a British oncology company specializing in state-of-the-art cancer therapies, has announced approval of its NovoTTF-100L, a non-invasive treatment for mesothelioma, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.
D.C. Woman Files Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Washington, D.C. who was injured by a defective vena cava filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard.
Lawsuit Filed After IVC Filter Punctures Vein
A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Indiana who was told that his IVC Filter is too dangerous to remove because it has punctured his vein and become clogged with blood clots.