December, 2009Rare Infection Passed Through Organ Donation
In what is being called a medical first, hospital officials in Mississippi say a very rare but dangerous infection was passed from an organ donor to at least two recipients who suffered critical illnesses.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 22, 2009
A former technology company CEO will contribute $60 million to a $225 million backdating settlement, and, a telecommunications giant is hit with 2 massive wage-and-hour class actions. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Children’s Garments Recalled; Drawstrings on Sweatshirts Pose Strangulation Hazard
About 18,300 boys’ fleece and flannel zip hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory are being recalled because the drawstrings around the neck on the garments can pose a risk of strangulation to children.
Continue →Volvo Recalls 136,100 Vehicles Due to Fuel Leaks, Potential Fires
More than 136,000 Volvo vehicles from various models and model years are being recalled today because of concerns that cracks may develop in the fuel system, causing fires.
Continue →Fosamax Also Used to Treat Slight Bone-Thinning Disorder
Fosamax, the blockbuster osteoporosis drug linked to increased risks of throat cancer and irregular heartbeat, also may be prescribed to treat women with a less-serious and lesser known bone-thinning disease.
Continue →British Gov. to Pay $32.3 Million to Victims of Thalidomide
Hundreds of people in the United Kingdom who were victims of the drug thalidomide will be paid part of a $32.3 million trust fund established by the British government.
Continue →Maine Considering Slapping Warning Stickers on Cell Phones
Lawmakers in Maine are considering requiring cell phones to carry stickers warning users of the risks of developing brain cancer.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 21, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission files an antitrust administrative complaint against Intel Corp., and, the Colorado high court finds seizure of an illegal immigrant’s tax records improper. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Blood-Thinner Heparin Cost Man His Toes, Lawsuit Says
An adverse reaction to the blood-thinning drug heparin cost a West Virginia man the use of his toes, according to a newly filed lawsuit against the makers of the medication.
Continue →Vicks DayQuil Recall: Some Packages Are Not Childproof
About 700,000 packages of Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu are being recalled by manufacturer Procter & Gamble Inc. because the medication did not come in childproof packaging.
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