Settlement Reached in Buckyball Lawsuit, Founder Agrees to Product Recall On Monday, May 12th, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reached an agreement with the creator of Buckyballs to issue a product recall for the small, powerfully magnetic toys. The lawsuit against Buckyballs claimed that, because the toys were small and the magnets were incredibly powerful, the toy created “an unreasonable risk of injury” to children, who could potentially swallow them. The magnets could attract each other inside the intestines, causing dangerous … [Read more...]
FDA Says Generic Drugs Must Disclose Health Risks
February 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
FDA Ruling Will Make Generic Drug Makers Disclose All Health Risks A proposed new federal rule would close a legal loophole that has protected generic drug manufacturers from personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits due to undeclared side effects. "In the current marketplace, approximately 80% of drugs dispensed are generic drugs," the FDA said according to The Los Angeles Times. "Accordingly, there is a need for [generic drug producers] to able to independently update product labeling to reflect certain newly acquired safety … [Read more...]
Study on Bullying Shows Long Lasting Personal Injury in Kids
February 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Bullying Means Children Face Long Lasting Mental and Physical Harm A new study shows that children that face bullying, especially long-term, face lasting mental and physical problems. The study was published online on Monday, February 17th, and will be featured in the March edition of the journal Pediatrics. Nearly 4,300 students attending public schools in Los Angeles, Houston, and Birmingham were surveyed. Led by Laura Bogart, from Boston Children's Division of General Pediatrics, 5th, 7th, and 10th grade students were given a … [Read more...]
Fruta Planta Weight Loss Supplement Under Drug Recall
February 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Manufacturer of Fruta Planta Weight Loss Supplement Issues Drug Recall for Undeclared Pharmaceuticals The manufacturer of weight loss supplement Fruta Planta has issued a drug recall for their product due to the inclusion of an undeclared and dangerous pharmaceutical. MyNicKnaxs, LLC, based in Florida, has issued a drug recall for Reduce Weight Fruta Planta because it contains a little more than 10 mg of Phenolphthalein. The manufacturer says that the drug recall is voluntary, and there have been no illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated … [Read more...]
Playtex Issues Product Recall for 1 Million Pacifiers for Choking Hazard
January 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Playtex Pacifier Clips Could Cause Choking Hazard, Manufacturer Issues Product Recall Baby product manufacturer Playtex has issued a product recall for 1 million pacifiers because the clip could crack and poses a potential choking hazard. There are currently no known injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, but there have been at least 99 reports of the clips cracking. The product recall covers pacifier holder clips, which attach the pacifier to items such as strollers, diaper bags, or clothing, so that the pacifier … [Read more...]
Cases of Medical Malpractice for Necrotizing Fasciitis Increasing
January 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Litigation Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare disease caused by different kinds of bacteria, usually in the Streptococcus or Staphylococcus family. Most bacteria in this group cause non-life-threatening illnesses such as strep throat. However, necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection that destroys skin and muscle tissue, and can lead to amputations, complicated surgery, and sometimes, death. The disease has two types: idiopathic and secondary necrotizing fasciitis. Idiopathic … [Read more...]
Texas Teen Dies When He Accidentally Shoots Himself After Drinking
June 13, 2012 By
A 17-year-old Texas boy was drinking with his father and brother when he was shot and killed while playing with a loaded gun. Israel Torres has been drinking heavily with his father, Torres shot the gun at a butane tank that ricocheted back and hit him in the head, killing him. According to police, Torres tried to convince his girlfriend to shoot the gun, but when she refused to take it, Torres removed the gun"s clip and pointed it at the butane tank. Thinking it wasn"t loaded, he pulled the trigger. In Texas, it is legal for minors to drink … [Read more...]
Poisonous Spider Blamed after Student Nearly Loses Ear
April 2, 2012 By
Brown Recluse Bite Causes Injury A 21 year old Texas Christian University female student was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider in September of 2011 which resulted in an infection that caused the girl to nearly go blind and lose her ear. Nikki Perez’s story begins at the Amarillo airport. She and her boyfriend, Eric, were waiting along with his mother, when Perez felt a stinging pain on the back of her neck. The spider proceeded to begin crawling over the girl’s face. Perez stated, “Next, I felt something crawling over my face and over my … [Read more...]
Bikes, Pedestrians Banned on James Island Connector
January 26, 2012 By
After a recent cyclist’s death, the James Island Connector in Charleston has been closed down for both pedestrians and cyclists. The banning of cycling or walking on the bridge by the South Carolina Department of Transportation leaves many without automobiles stranded. Currently, there is no alternate route for those looking to get to or from James Island by bike or foot. The Connector was initially only built for cars and trucks, not pedestrians or bicyclists. Improvements to the Connector are being discussed for the sake of cyclists and … [Read more...]
Ex-Couple Settles Suit Over Dog In Civil Court
January 26, 2012 By
A Manhattan Civil Court settled a custody dispute, but not just any custody dispute, one regarding a dog. On Thursday, the court issued a ruling regarding the former couple’s dispute over a dog. The Court held that leaving a pet with an ex for a couple of months does not amount to giving up the animal. The couple, Adam Le Conte and Kyungmi Lee, were arguing over a 2-year-old Maltese named Bubkas and whether he belonged in a crate. The exact settlement wasn’t revealed, but Lee’s lawyer, Ronny Buni, said the case was “amicably settled” … [Read more...]
