29 Million IKEA Dressers Recalled After 4th Child Death
IKEA recalled 29 million chests and dressers because they can tip over if not anchored to the wall. They do not meet voluntary industry standard to withstand the weight of a 50-pound child climbing on the drawers.
Strong Earthquake Hits Largest Oil Storage Hub in U.S.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake caused injuries and structural damage in an Oklahoma town known as the "Pipeline Crossroads of the World."
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Venue Change for Talcum Powder Lawsuits
After three consecutive multi-million dollar verdicts in lawsuits alleging cancer from Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based hygiene products, the healthcare giant is hoping to change its luck by having future cases heard by a different court.
EOS Lip Balm Class Action Settlement Announced
EOS has agreed to settle class action lawsuits and pay up to $4,000 to people who had severe skin rashes, blisters, and other side effects from the egg-shaped lip balm.
Samsung Recalls Washing Machines for Explosion Risk
Samsung has recalled 3 million top-loading washing machines because they can blow apart and severely injure anyone nearby.
Two More Deaths Linked to Medtronic Pain Pump
Two people have died following dosing errors with the Medtronic SynchroMed II infusion pump, a device that injects pain medications directly into the spine of patients with metastatic cancer, chronic pain and severe spasticity.
Energy Drinks Linked to Case Report of Hepatitis
Excessive consumption of energy drinks with vitamins like niacin (Vitamin B3) may cause sudden liver inflammation or acute hepatitis, according to a case report.
2,000 Wright Hip Implant Lawsuits Settle for $240M
Wright Medical Technology has agreed to pay a $240 million settlement to resolve most of the lawsuits involving their metal-on-metal hip replacements.
J&J Settles Risperdal Gynecomastia Lawsuit Before Trial
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that its antipsychotic drug Risperdal caused a young man to grow excessive breast tissue in order to avoid a trial that was set to begin Monday in Pennsylvania...
Keyless Ignitions Are Big Convenience for Car Thieves
Keyless ignitions are convenient, and not just for car-owners. Thieves "hack" wireless keys to effortlessly break inside. It is a big problem — about 100 million cars are vulnerable.