Category Archives: Motor Vehicles
FDA Gives 7 Companies Go Ahead To Market Generic Plavix
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just gave seven companies the go-ahead to market generic Plavix. Plavix is a blood thinner prescribed for the prevention of blood clots, heart attacks, and which has been linked to serious side effects such as the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to ...
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 ...
Pennsylvania Health System Proposes Comprehensive Fracking Study
A proposed study would examine the health effects of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling on the people living closest to active natural gas wells.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 ...
Canadian Warning Issued for Actos Bladder Cancer Side Effect Risk
Health Canada has become the most recent national drug regulator to issue a warning about Actos and bladder cancer. Last month, the agency warned that interim results from a 10-year-study indicated that patients taking Actos for more than a year faced an increased risk of bladder cancer. Health Canada also ...
Actos Side Effects Lawyers Says Whistleblower Revelations Could Boost Bladder Cancer, Heart Failure Lawsuits
An attorney with a prominent personal injury law firm says an Actos whistleblower lawsuit filed earlier this year could strengthen legal claims alleging the type 2 diabetes medication caused some users to develop bladder cancer and heart failure.
1,000+ Australians Join DePuy ASR Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit filed in Australia over DePuy Orthopaedics’ recalled metal-on-metal ASR Hip Implants has signed up more than 1,000 plaintiffs. The attorneys representing the Australian ASR Hip Implant lawsuit plaintiffs recently told The Courier-Mail that damages in the lawsuit are expected to be worth more than $200 million. One ...
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 ...
Smith & Nephew Says Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Controversy Slowing Sales of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System
Medical device maker Smith & Nephew has reported a drop in sales of its metal-on-metal hip implant devices. According to the company, hip implant sales were down 2 percent during the first quarter of 2012, largely because its Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System suffered from an association with other metal-on-metal hip ...
Kawasaki Recalls Off-Highway Vehicles for Crash Risk
Kawasaki has issued a recall of off-highway vehicles for crash risk, said the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves about 2,000 Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, which were manufactured in the United States; distributed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., … Continue reading
Ford Taurus Under Investigation For Possible Unintended Acceleration
The Ford Taurus is under investigation for potential unintended acceleration issues. Some 360,000 vehicles could be involved in the probe being conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ford Taurus vehicles from model years 2005 and 2006 have … Continue reading
Tesla Battery Flaw Turns Electric Cars Into Expensive “Bricks”
Owners of Tesla electric vehicles are learning (the hard way) of a fatal flaw with their cars; if the battery of the automobile drains completely empty, it will render it an immovable “brick”. A “brick” vehicle can not be moved … Continue reading
GM Will Fix Chevy Volt Batteries to Reduce Fire Risk
General Motors announced it plans to fix Chevy Volt batteries after they caught fire following government crash testing last year. The crash tests were conducted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which then proceeded with an investigation. Now, … Continue reading
Chevy Volt Investigation Focused On Welds
Two instances of Chevy Volt batteries catching fire have sparked investigations into the car’s safety. Now, the Chevy Volt investigation is focused on the vehicle’s welds. Auto safety regulators are looking at Volt welds, said Reuters, pointing out that the … Continue reading
Few Chevy Volt Owners Take Up GM Buyback Offer
Although General Motors (GM) said it will buy back its Chevy Volt hybrid car from any owner concerned about the chance of a battery fire, few Chevy Volt Owners have taken up GM’s buyback offer. To date, GM has agreed … Continue reading
GM Will Buyback Chevy Volts from Owners Concerned About Battery Fires
General Motors (GM) will buy back its Chevy Volt hybrid car from any owner concerned about the chance of battery fires. But according to The Detroit Free Press, the company also said it would only issue a Chevy Volt recall … Continue reading
Feds Open Chevy Volt Safety Probe Following Crash Test Battery Fire
General Motors (GM) is offering owners of its Chevy Volt a free loaner vehicle if they are concerned about the possibility of a battery fire. The offer follows a decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open … Continue reading
Auto Safety Group Calls for Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall
A consumer protection group is calling for a recall of < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured from the 1993 through 2004, claiming they are susceptible to fires when hit from behind. According to a report in The New York Times, the … Continue reading
NHTSA Expands Ford F-150 Pickup Probe
Although car giant, Ford, previously stated that the problem with its < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/ford_f-150">F-150 pickups—the gas tanks can break loose from these pickups—do not represent “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety,†the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is stepping … Continue reading
