California Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit

With around 1,500 lawsuits now filed, a recent study of the Cook Celect® IVC filter blamed its "unprotected" needle-like metal legs for an extremely high risk of vein perforations in the first 90 days.

/ February 22, 2017

Essure Recalled in Brazil Due to Safety Risks

Brazil has banned sales and recalled Essure, a non-surgical sterilization device linked to 10,000 injuries. No recalls have been issued by the FDA, despite 900 lawsuits and a massive grassroots campaign in the United States.

/ February 22, 2017

Knives Recalled Over Laceration Hazard Linked to Dozens of Injuries

Calphalon is recalling about two million cutlery sets after dozens of people reported suffering injuries when their knives broke.

/ February 22, 2017

MDS Cheese Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk

MDS Foods Inc. of Massillon, Ohio has expanded a recall to include more cheese from a 3rd-party supplier that may be contaminated with Listeria.

/ February 21, 2017

Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Recalled Due to High Fracture Rate

Zimmer Biomet recalled over 3,600 Comprehensive® Reverse Shoulder Replacements due to a high risk of fracture, revision surgery, and devastating complications like infections, disability, or death.

/ February 21, 2017

Vizio Pays $2.2 Million to Settle ‘Spying TV’ Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Refund?

Vizio Inc. has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle charges that it broke the law when it used spy software in more than 11 million TVs to determine what people watch – without their consent.

/ February 21, 2017

Sargento Expands Cheese Recall, Dumps Supplier

Sargento Foods Inc. is expanding a recall for cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning. No illnesses have been reported yet.

/ February 20, 2017

House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation

In a sneak attack on consumers, the House Judiciary Committee approved the so-called "Class Action Killer" bill without any public hearings or debate.

/ February 20, 2017

Trump Threatens Vaccination Requirements: Is Your Child Protected?

President Trump’s criticism of the current vaccination schedule is against the views of most Americans, who overwhelmingly support vaccine requirements for public school children, according to a new Pew survey. The survey found that 82% of Americans support current requirements...

/ February 20, 2017

Britax Recalls Strollers for Faulty Car Seat

Britax is recalling 676,000 "Click & Go" B-Agile and BOB Motion travel strollers after dozens of kids were injured when the car seat fell off.

/ February 17, 2017