July, 2009Parents Sue McDonald’s Over Son’s Hepatitis Infection
The parents of a teen who was hospitalized with hepatitis A after eating at a McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois where two workers have tested positive for the infectious liver disease have sued the restaurant chain.
Continue →Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled By Lyne Yi International Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard to consumers.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 24, 2009
The 9th Circuit says a city in Washington violated the Telecommunications Act, and, former college athletes sue the NCAA for violating antitrust laws. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Antitrust, Employment, Insurance, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Reports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Drug-Stealing Surgical Tech Indicted for Spreading Hepatitis C to Patients
A former surgical technician who worked at hospitals in Colorado, New York, and Texas has been indicted on federal charges of exposing potentially thousands of people to hepatitis C by injecting herself with a potent painkiller and reusing the dirty needles on patients.
Continue →Is Apple Hiding Complaints of Flaming iPods?
iPod users reportedly have been complaining to the Consumer Product Safety Commission for years about the popular MP3 players suddenly bursting into flames or getting so hot that they inflict painful burns to the skin. But iPod maker Apple is being accused of trying to keep a tight lid on the consumer reports out of fear of hurting skyrocketing sales of the blockbuster product.
Continue →Hot Dogs Should Carry Warning Labels, Vegan Lawsuit Contends
Packages of hot dogs should carry warning labels to alert consumers about the risks of colorectal cancer from eating such processed meats, according to a newly filed lawsuit brought by a pro-vegan group.
Continue →Sevylor Tow Behinds, LeapFrog Electronic Plush Toys Among New Product Recalls
Inflatable tubes that can be towed behind speedboats for fun on the water and LeapFrog stuffed animals that talk and light up are being recalled because the products have been linked to potentially serious injuries to consumers.
Continue →Thousands of Polaris ATVs Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
About 4,700 Polaris all-terrain vehicles are being recalled because a defective engine part may increase the risk of fires and burn injuries to riders.
Continue →FDA Warns: ‘E-Cigarettes’ Contain Toxic, Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the dangers of electronic cigarettes, which are battery-operated, smoke-free devices that deliver nicotine but also contain ingredients found in antifreeze and other potentially deadly toxins.
Continue →Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(r) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users
The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured.
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