August, 2008900,000 Simplicity Bassinets Recalled Over Strangulation Risk

The nation’s largest retailers have agreed to stop selling nearly one million bassinets made by Simplicity after two children became trapped in the metal bars of the convertible baby beds and were killed, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by fabric that is attached by Velcro and is folded down when the bassinet is used for bed-side sleeping. If the fabric is not properly repositioned once …

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 29, 2008

The judge overseeing the consolidated Vioxx litigation says HMOs are not entitled to claimants’ identities, and the 7th Circuit finds NFL teams constitute a single entity when licensing intellectual property. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Antritrust Report and Arthritis Drugs Litigation publication. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 28, 2008

A NuvaRing MDL has been created in the Eastern District of Missouri, and, a racial discrimination class action is certified against an Illinois school district. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ HRT, CyberTech and Class Actions reports. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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More Deaths Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Drug Byetta

One week after the Type 2 diabetes drug Byetta was named a factor in the deaths of two patients, the drug makers have confirmed the deaths of four more people who had been taking the drug. Byetta, made by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, has been linked to acute pancreatitis, which can result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. The four most recent patient deaths, revealed on August 26, 2008, were caused by a milder form of pancreatitis …

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 26, 2008

The 5th Circuit says it has no appellate jurisdiction over non-final, takings cases, and, Missouri shingle makers say masks didn’t prevent their silicosis. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Silica, Real Estate and Data & Identity Security reports. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 25, 2008

A consumer fraud action against an indoor tanning company is certified, and, cochlear implant claims parallel federal regulation and are not preempted. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Class Actions, Benzene and Emerging Drugs Devices publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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Hot Pockets Recalled: May Contain Plastic Pieces

Swiss food giant Nestle has recalled about 215,000 pounds of its Hot Pocket pepperoni pizza sandwiches after customer complaints of finding pieces of plastic in the food, officials said. The voluntary recall, announced August 21, 2008, involves the 54-ounce, 12-pack Hot Pocket items that were produced on June 5, 2008 and sold at retail stores nationwide. The recalled items carry a UPC code of #436950751. Also, the side of the recalled cartons read: “8157544614D,” “EST 7721A,” and “BEST BEFORE JAN2010.” …

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 22, 2008

The 9th Circuit finds no insurance coverage for storm surge loss caused by Hurricane Katrina, and, Amerigroup settles Medicaid fraud claims for $225 million. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Catastrophic Loss, Managed Care and Vaccines publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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CPSC Podcast 08/19/08

CPSC urges parents to pay special attention to safety this school year – week of August 22, 2008

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 21, 2008

A federal judge dismisses implantable defibrillator claims as preempted, and, a California jury awards $14.87M, and 2 defense verdicts for asbestos exposure in Iran. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Heart Drugs Devices, Emerging Toxic Torts, Asbestos and Intellectual Property publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.totallitigator.com.

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