The U.S. Product Safety Consumer Commission and Soft Air U.S.A., Inc., of Grapevine, Texas, have announced that remote-controlled “Fun2Fly Microcopter” sold at sporting good stores and other retailers between May and December 2007 might catch on fire. It has been reported that the internal rechargeable batteries may combust, igniting not only the helicopter, but also […]
Fentanyl Painkiller Patch Recall
Another drug recall has been announced. This time patches containing the painkiller fentanyl were recalled on Tuesday, February 12, due to a flaw that might cause caregivers or patients to overdose. The FDA recently put out its second warning in two years on the dangers of misusing this drug. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid. It […]
John Ritter’s Family Seeks $67 Million
Last week, we blogged about the malpractice suit John Ritter’s family filed in California. Well, the medical malpractice suit has reached the court. Ritter’s family is seeking $67 million from the two doctors they claim are responsible for Ritter’s death in September 2003. They are also seeking damages of $14 million from the hospital, Providence […]
Kugel Mesh Lawsuits Expanded
The Federal Court in Rhode Island charged with handling of all claims related to the Davol, Inc Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch, has announced that it is now accepting personal injury claims based on all Davol patches, not just the ones recalled in the FDA class 1 recall. In essence, this is a further expansion of […]
Jury Awards $15.3 million in Asbestos-Mesothelioma Case
A Baltimore County jury awarded $15.3 million, primarily in pain and suffering damages, to 73-year-old ex-shipbuilder George J. Linkus, Sr. who is suffering from mesothelioma as a result of his shipbuilding work that exposed him to asbestos fibers. He suffered exposure partly from a rope he used to line valves, a rope manufactured by defendant […]
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