Category Archives: Children’s Toys
Study Finds SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects Outweigh Their Benefits
A new study is raising more concerns about the safety of commonly used antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake (SSRI) inhibitor antidepressants. Investigators who conducted the study, which is published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, posit that increased knowledge of the negative effects of SSRIs and other antidepressants could reduce ...
National Law Firms Calls for More FDA Action on Actos Bladder Cancer Threat
A national law firm is not satisfied with the way the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has handled warnings regarding Actos (pioglitazone) bladder cancer risks. In a statement published today, Parker Waichman LLP called on the FDA to compel Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the type 2 diabetes drug, ...
First Bard Avaulta Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Scheduled for February Trial in MDL
The first test trials in the federal C.R. Bard Avaulta transvaginal mesh litigation will most likely start next year, according to a report from Bloomberg News. About 600 lawsuits involving Bard Avaulta transvaginal mesh products are currently pending in the multidistrict litigation underway Charleston, West Virginia. U.S. District Judge Joseph ...
First DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Head to Trial in December, January
The first trials involving lawsuits filed against DePuy Orthopaedics by recipients of its recalled ASR Hip Implants will begin later this year, and early next year. The first is slated to start on December 3, 2012 in state court in Las Vegas, Nevada. A second DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuit ...
Failing DePuy ASR Hip Implants Sending Hundreds of Australians Back to the OR
Roughly 1,000 people in Australia have had to undergo revision surgeries because of failed DePuy ASR hip implants. According to TheAge.com, DePuy Orthopaedics has heard from more than 4,000 people in Australia and New Zealand seeking help with the recalled metal-on-metal hip replacement devices.
Fracking Boom Changing Way of Life in Pennsylvania's Northern Tier
In just a few years, the impact of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling on northeastern Pennsylvania is hard to miss. Thousands of natural gas wells have been opened in that area specifically in the last five years as companies look to exploit the vast Marcellus shale formation about two miles below the ...
Knee Replacement Patients Should Consider Nickel Allergies before Surgery
Individuals considering undergoing knee replacement surgery should ask their doctors to run a test to determine if they have a nickel allergy. Determining if a patient suffers from a nickel allergy will ensure the right knee implant is chosen for their surgery, and possibly save them from considerable pain and ...
Federal Judge Certifies Medtronic Infuse Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
A shareholder lawsuit alleging Medtronic Inc. illegally promoted the off-label use of its Infuse bone growth product has been granted class action status by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson of Minnesota. According to a report from Law360.com, the Medtronic Infuse off-label promotion lawsuit was filed by several institutional investors on ...Federal Judge Certifies Medtronic Infuse Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
A shareholder lawsuit alleging Medtronic Inc. illegally promoted the off-label use of its Infuse bone growth product has been granted class action status by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson of Minnesota. According to a report from Law360.com, the Medtronic Infuse off-label promotion lawsuit was filed by several institutional investors on ...
Federal DePuy ASR Hip Implant Trials Likely to Start This Year
It looks as though the first trials in the DePuy ASR hip implant multidistrict litigation could begin sometime later this year. According to a report from Bloomberg News, during a status conference held yesterday in Florida, attorneys for both plaintiffs and the defense told U.S. District Judge David Katz that ...
Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bears For Choking Hazard
Build-A-Bear has issued a large recall of its Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears for choking hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. About 284,000 Build-A-Bear Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears have been recalled in the … Continue reading
CPSC Warns High Powered Magnets May Harm Children
Increasing incident reports received by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) point to a continuing problem with < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">high-powered magnets and their safety risks to children. The CPSC reports that children of all ages, including teens, are swallowing magnets … Continue reading
Aqua Dots Maker Agrees To $1.3 Million Fine
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that Spin Master, Inc., the maker of < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/title/aqua-dots-recall-issued-after-date-rape-drug-injures-five-children">Aqua Dots, of Los Angeles, California, and Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, (“Spin Master”) have agreed to pay a civil penalty of … Continue reading
Maker Of Recalled Toy Dart Guns To Pay $1.1 Million Penalty
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that toymaker, Henry Gordy International, Inc., the maker of toy dart guns that were recalled in 2010, agreed to pay a $1,100,000 civil penalty. The penalty agreement has been provisionally accepted … Continue reading
Toy Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard
About 18,500 Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters are being recalled for fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. This recall is part of a prior recall implemented in January on which we wrote and that ultimately … Continue reading
Wrist Rattles, Baby Booties Recalled For Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have jointly announced a new product recall for defective < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">Monkeez & Friendsâ„¢ Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties. More than 10,000 defective Monkeez & Friendsâ„¢ wrist rattles and 11,000 … Continue reading
Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled
About 37,000 Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Recalled Teethers/Rattles immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to … Continue reading
Baby Rattles, Teething Rings Recalled
Parents of infants might want to check out their babies’ teething rings and rattles. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced recalls today for two styles of wooden rattles, as well as a liquid-filled teething ring. Prisma and Duo Style … Continue reading
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
Toddler Talk Toy Mobile Phones have been recalled by Discovery Toys LLC, of Livermore, California, due to choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. The agencies are advising consumers to stop using … Continue reading
Nintendo Says its 3D Games Aren’t For Kids, Could Harm Eyesight
Japanese game giant, Nintendo Co., issued a warning on its website that children six years of age and younger should not play its three-dimensional (3-D) games on its upcoming Nintendo 3DS game device, said The Wall Street Journal. Nintendo discussed … Continue reading
