January, 2010LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 21, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court accepts an appeal over whether to keep a petition’s signers’ names private, and, a federal claims judge affirms a ruling that Hepatitis B does not cause diabetes. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Defective Home Electronics Linked to Fires, Burns, Electrocution Injuries
Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in accidents involving defective home electronics. Televisions, stereos, CD and DVD players, and other types of consumer electronics may catch fire or overheat, causing burns and other injuries to consumers and property damage.
Continue →Fibromyalgia Drug Savella is Dangerous, Consumer Group Says
Savella, the prescription drug approved last year to treat the mysterious pain disorder fibromyalgia, can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and should be pulled from the market, a leading U.S. consumer advocacy group said.
Continue →Texas Workers Sue BP, Others for Benzene Exposure
Eight workers have filed a lawsuit against BP Products North America Inc. and Pasadena Tank Corp. for exposing them to “extremely high levels of benzene” on the job.
Continue →1.5 Million Graco Strollers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputation, Laceration Hazards
About 1.5 million Graco strollers have been recalled after reports of children having their fingertips amputated or cut by the hinges on the canopy of the strollers.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 20, 2010
E-cigarette makers score an injunction overturning an FDA import ban, and, the U.S. claims a major pharmaceutical maker and its subsidaries paid millions in kickbacks. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The hinges on the stroller’s canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy.
Continue →Dorel Asia Recalls 635,000 Cribs Due to Strangulation, Suffocation Hazards
Following reports of one infant dying and 10 more being injured, about 635,000 cribs made by Dorel Asia have been recalled due to the risks of strangulation and suffocation.
Continue →Stryker Pain Pump Injury Lawsuit Filed
A Las Vegas woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Stryker Corp. for injuries she claims were caused by the use of a defective pain pump.
Continue →Ergonomic Office Chairs Recalled After Falls, Injuries
About 700 Spine Align and Posture Perfect Ergonomic Office Chairs made by MooreCo Inc. have been recalled after reports of the chairs breaking and causing injuries to users.
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