Fiat Chrysler May Recall 100,000 Dodge Ram Pickups, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs for Diesel Cheating Software
The U.S. Justice Department has been investigating the presence of alleged “cheating software” in the emissions systems of certain Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram pickup trucks, and may eventually force Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to recall more than 100,000...
Florida Woman Files Option® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices after she suffered through multiple IVC Filter retrieval surgeries because it was tilted and embedded in her vein.
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops for Fire Hazard
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, North Carolina recaled about 78,000 of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation) due to a fire hazard.
GPS System Could Have Prevented Deadly Train Accident
Federal investigators say a GPS-based system could have prevented yesterday's deadly train accident in which an Amtrak train slammed into a freight train, leaving the conductor and engineer dead.
Indiana Man Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man whose "retrievable" Celect® IVC Filter could not be removed because it became embedded in his body and punctured through his vein.
Class Action Filed Against Taurus Over Pistols That Can Accidentally Fire if Dropped
People who own certain handguns made by Taurus International Manufacturing Inc. may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit (limited time offer!) alleging that the company produced weapons which contained a defect that can cause them to fire...
1st Lawsuit Filed in El Toro Mexican Norovirus Outbreak
The first lawsuit has been filed by woman who was infected with Norovirus after eating at El Toro restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, in an outbreak that sickened at least 400 people.
Apple Hit With 40 Class Actions for Throttling Old iPhones
At least 40 class action lawsuits have been filed against Apple for forcing the owners of older iPhones to download an update that slowed down their phone in order to save battery life.
Electric Chainsaws Recalled for Defective Chain Brakes
Cordless electric chainsaws sold at Lowe’s and other major retailers have been recalled because the chain brake guard can fail, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday.
Failure of Zoll LifeVest 4000 Defibrillator Linked to Death
At least 1 person has died when their Zoll LifeVest 4000 wearable defibrillator failed to deliver a life-saving shock in an emergency, according to an FDA Safety Communication about the device.