Consumer Law
Reaping the Benefits of Social Security
Threats of government shutdown foster nationwide concern over which federal programs would be affected. Although several activities would ultimately come to a standstill during the shutdown period, many were thankful to hear social security would function as usual. Established in the 1930s as a safeguard for seniors during the Great Depression, social security now offers […]
A Tenant’s Rights
The decision to buy versus rent is only the first hurdle in choosing your home, and placing your signature on a baited rental agreement can harm you financially. Whether you’ve spent days, weeks, or months searching for a new home, the most crucial steps begin right before you sign the contract. It is important […]
By J&J’s own admission it took inappropriate steps to identify and eliminate risks in the design of its hip implants
A California jury listened intently as DePuy’s own compliance manager told them that the company “took inappropriate steps to identify and eliminate risks in the design of 93,000 all-metal hip implants” that J&J recalled in 2010. Smith, who oversaw a 2011 review of a design team’s safety standards for the ASR hip cup, said his audit found that […]
The meningitis outbreak continues to grow – Tennessee is hit hard
The CDC says two more people have died, bringing the death total to 23. There are now 285 cases in 16 states. Of these cases, 284 cases are “peripheral joint infections,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the new deaths occurred in Tennessee and North Carolina had its first death related […]
Will the Ford Taurus Be The Next Big Recall?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into whether more than 300,000 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles have “sticky” throttles that can cause unintended acceleration. The agency believes that throttles are sticking at 26-percent open due to a fractured speed-control cable. No recall has been issued as of yet. For […]
Recall of 16,850 toddler’s chairs due to laceration and choking risks
A Minnesota-based company is recalling about 16,850 toddler’s chairs because of a laceration and choking hazards. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that “staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking hazard if swallowed. The recalled children’s upholstered toddler chairs in Club style and […]
Spray-on sunscreen can be a serious burn hazard
The AP (10/20) reported that the manufacturer of “Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling some of its spray-on products after reports that a handful of people have caught on fire after applying the lotion and coming in contact with an open flame.” The dangerous products being recalled include UltraMist Sport, UltraMist Ultra Defense and UltraMist Kids. […]
Settlement reached in Chantix suicide test case.
Bloomberg News (10/19/12) has reported that “Pfizer Inc. (PFE) reached a confidential settlement with the widow of a Minnesota man who killed himself after taking its anti-smoking drug Chantix [varenicline], averting a trial set to begin next week.” The report goes on to say that “the widow of Mark Alan Whitely sued Pfizer after […]
$2.5M Settlement Reached in Allstate Motor Vehicle Insurance Class Action
A proposed settlement has been reached which would resolve an insurance lawsuit alleging Allstate Insurance Company sent their motor vehicle insureds deceptive motor vehicle insurance renewal bills in order to induce Allstate’s insureds to pay their renewal premium in full a month before the were premiums were actually due. Under the terms of the settlement […]
Family Sues Pest Control Company for Daughters’ Deaths
The family of two young girls, aged 15 months and four-years-old, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bugman Pest and Lawn, Inc. of Utah. According to investigators, the girls died just a few days after a fumigant was placed around their house and the sisters might have inhaled phosphine fumes emitted from tablets of a […]
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