Category Archives: Recalled Vehicles
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The FDA said last week that more than 40 patients had received intravenous simulated saline that was not sterile and was not intended for human use.
Decision on Pradaxa Bleeding Lawsuit Multidistrict Litigation Expected Soon
Victims of alleged Pradaxa injuries are awaiting word on whether their lawsuits will be consolidated in a multidistrict litigation. According to a report from The Madison Record, so far just over two dozen Pradaxa bleeding lawsuits have been filed in federal courts throughout the U.S.
Tennessee Woman Alleges Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Product Caused Painful Injuries
More reports of painful injuries are being linked to transvaginal mesh. This time, a Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against Boston Scientific over its Advantage Transvaginal Mid-Urethral Sling System.
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 ...
Study Finds Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Associated with High Incidence of Pseudotumors
Yet another study is adding to concerns about the potential dangers associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, found that large diameter metal-on-metal total hip replacement may be associated with a substantially higher incidence of pseudotumor formation.
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads Vulnerable to Fracture after ICD Switch
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads are vulnerable to fracture following ICD switch, says a new study published in the June issue of the journal Heart Rhythm.
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.
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Pet Food Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
J.J. Fuds, has recalled a specific lot of its J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food over potential contamination with the dangerous, Listeria monocytogenes pathogen.
Post -Tonsillectomy Morphine can be Life-Threatening in Children, Study Finds
A new study published in Pediatrics suggests that morphine can result in life-threatening respiratory problems when given to children after a tonsillectomy.
British Health Agency Strengthens Warnings about Valproate Risk in Pregnancy
Statement issued urging healthcare professionals to give women information on birth defects when Depakote and other valproate medicines are used during pregnancy.Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles over Problem with Putting Vehicle into Park
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.1 million vehicles worldwide, including more than 800,000 midsize SUVs and full-size cars in the United States, because of confusion about when the vehicles’ automatic transmission is in the “park” position. The problem has resulted in 41 injuries. … Continue reading
Jeep Gas Tank Fires the Most Lethal Current Vehicle Safety Issue
Clarence Ditlow, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, says, “The most lethal vehicle safety defect in America today is not the Takata airbag inflator. It’s the fuel tank behind the rear axle in the 1993-98 Jeep Grand … Continue reading
Senators Write NHTSA, Raise Concerns about how Takata will Manage Airbag Recall
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey are asking regulators how they will keep Takata Corp. accountable for their recall of air bag inflators, which have been linked to at least eight deaths in the US. The problem is that … Continue reading
General Motors Recalls Cars at Risk for Engine Fires, Some for the Second Time
More than 1,300 General Motors cars have caught fire even after a recall repair that was supposed to prevent an engine fire. GM has acknowledged that the repair did not work. The company issued a new recall for 1.4 million … Continue reading
Highway Safety Agency Says Fiat Chrysler Under-reported Deaths and Injuries
Automaker Fiat Chrysler under-reported a “significant” number of deaths, injuries and legal claims that it was obliged to reveal to regulators, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The federal regulator announced the under-reporting after Fiat Chrysler said … Continue reading
GM Announces Settlement and Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Faulty Ignition Switch Case
Yesterday, General Motors announced a $900 million criminal settlement ending the government’s investigation into faulty ignition switches in the Chevy Cobalt, Saturn Ion and other small GM cars. The settlement resolves more than half of the death and personal injury lawsuits … Continue reading
CarMax Accused of Selling Cars with Lethal Safety Defects; Senator Seeks Tighter Regulation
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has proposed new legislation to regulate the sale of used cars with unrepaired recalls with what he says can be lethal safety defects. Blumenthal, the senior senator from Connecticut, is concerned about cars sold by CarMax. … Continue reading
Takata Air Bag Recall Expands to Nearly 34 Million Vehicles
Takata Corp., under pressure from safety regulators, has agreed to declare 33.8 million air bags defective, doubling the number of cars and trucks affected and making this the largest auto recall in U.S. history. The problem is that the chemical that … Continue reading
General Motors Cannot Keep Ignition Lawsuit Out of California State Court
A New York federal judge has remanded a lawsuit against General Motors over its faulty ignition switches back to California state court. GM sought to keep the case in federal multidistrict litigation, claiming it was subject to bankruptcy proceedings involving its … Continue reading
Three Senators Call for Justice Department Criminal Investigation of Takata
U.S. senators Richard Blumenthal, Ed Markey, and Claire McCaskill have called on the Justice Department to investigate whether air bag maker Takata lied in reports filed with the government about defective air bags responsible for massive car recalls. The defective … Continue reading
