Dehumidifiers Recalled After Causing $4.8M in Fire Damage
Own a dehumidifier? It could burn your house down. Over 7 million have been recalled because they can catch on fire. The most recent house fire was on Halloween.
$12M Breg Cold Therapy Lawsuit Verdict Overturned on Appeal
A California appeals court has overturned a $12.6 million lawsuit verdict awarded to a woman who was severely injured after using a Breg Polar Care Cold Therapy unit to recover from knee surgery.
Judge Approves $26 Million WEN Lawsuit Settlement
The $26 million settlement provides $25 cash refunds for people who bought WEN. Anyone who had hair loss could get up to $20,000 cash.
FDA Finalizes Essure “Black Box” Warning Label
The FDA has recommended stronger warnings about the risks of Essure, a sterilization device made by Bayer that has been linked to over 9,900 reports of problems.
FDA Blames Hospitals for Failing to Report Medical Device Safety Problems
At least 12 U.S. hospitals -- including some of the most well-known and respected facilities in the country -- have failed to report patient deaths and injuries linked to medical devices, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
IVC Filter Removed After Risky Surgery
A man from Canada who was told his broken IVC filter could not be removed because it punctured through his vein has successfully had surgery to get it out.
Tennessee Family Sues Amazon for $30M After Hoverboard Fire Destroys Home
A family from Nashville whose $1 million home was destroyed in a fire caused by an exploding hoverboard has filed a products liability lawsuit against Amazon.
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
Hernia Mesh Benefits Offset by Long-Term Risks
Hernia mesh prevented hernias from re-opening and needing another surgery in "relatively few patients," but caused much higher rates of long-term complications, according to a new study.
$70 Million Awarded in 3rd St. Louis Baby Powder Trial
A woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson's Baby Powder on her genitals for 45 years has been awarded $70 million by a jury in St. Louis Circuit Court.