Four Auto-Makers Pay $553 Million Airbag Lawsuit Settlement
Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW will pay a $553 million class action lawsuit settlement to compensate consumers for out-of-pocket expenses and loaner vehicle costs due to Takata airbag recalls.
Cabrinha Kiteboard Control Systems Recalled
Cabrinha Kites has recalled about 2,900 of the 2017 Cabrinha 1X kiteboard control systems because a metal bracket can break and cause loss of kite control, posing injury and fall hazards.
IVC Filter Vein Perforation Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a woman from West Virginia who suffered a vein perforation less than 4 months after the Celect® IVC filter was implanted in her body.
Jessica Alba’s “Honest Company” Recalls Baby Wipes for Mold Contamination
Actress Jessica Alba's company, Honest, has issued a recall for diaper wipes because they may be contaminated with mold.
Invokana Poses 2X Leg, Foot Amputation Risk: FDA Black Box Warning
The diabetes drug canagliflozin, the active ingredient in Invokana, Invokamet, and Invokamet XR, doubles the risk of amputations in diabetic foot disease, according to a new FDA Black Box warning label.
Breast Cancer Survivor Develops Lymphoma From Implants
A breast cancer survivor from Missouri who had a double mastectomy was recently re-diagnosed with cancer as a result of the silicone breast implants that were used in her reconstructive surgery.
Marcho Farms Recalls Cases of Veal, Beef, Pork for E. Coli Risk
Marcho Farms, Inc., a meat company in Souderton, Pennsylvania, has recalled approximately 5,600 pounds of boneless veal and ground veal, beef, and pork products due to a possible risk of E. coli.
Whistleblower Prompts Recall of 240,000 Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
South Korea has ordered Hyundai and Kia to recall approximately 240,000 vehicles for five types of defects initially raised by a whistleblower.