March, 2010Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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The Senate and House approve a modified version of a health care reconciliation bill, and, the 7th welding rod bellwether trial ends in a defense verdict. 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.
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A smoker’s widow nets a $26.6. million verdict in the latest post-Engle tobacco trial, and, an airline is hit with a class action over negligence and breach of contract claims. 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 →Children’s Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Continue →Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Continue →Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards
The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
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The Supreme Courts of Missouri and Georgia rule on challenges to noneconomic damages caps, and, the 5th Circuit says a case involving a drug alleged to have caused a man’s compulsive gambling lacks scientific testimony. 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.
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The Health Care bill is signed into law and a lawsuit is filed, and, the Supreme Court holds a debtor’s student loan discharge is proper even without undue hardship. 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 →Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children’s Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the children’s wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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The House approves historic health reform bill, and, a Philadelphia jury awards the widow of a nursing home resident $5 million in punitive damages. 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.
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