U.S. regulators are concerned that the increasing frequency of product recalls could lead to the public becoming more likely to ignore important recalls. Last year, approximately 6.5 recalls occurred each day for products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food....
Read MoreMany of us in the legal world have been talking about the recent trend in recalled medical devices. Product liability and personal injury lawyers are especially concerned with the continually failing devices, and are concerned about the government process—one that...
Read MoreInflatable “bounce houses” and other large-scale inflatable structures may seem like harmless fun for young children, but a number of recent accidents have illuminated the potential dangers inherent in the amusement attractions. The most recent incident occurred on June 4th...
Read MoreThis week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of millions of box fans, citing “an electrical failure in the fan's motor,” which can pose a fire hazard. (AP, 3/24). The recall affects just under 5 million Lasko Products...
Read MoreThe government has created and launched “a public database that allows people to report and search safety complaints on thousands of products.” (J. Kerr, Washington AP, 3/11). A Chicago personal injury lawyer, I commend the government has taken this step...
Read MoreFederal health regulators are “limiting a key ingredient found in Vicodin, Percocet and other prescription painkillers that have been linked to thousands of cases of liver damage each year.” (Washington AP, 1/13). The Food and Drug Administration says “it will...
Read MoreA federal court jury has “ordered pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson to pay damages of $1.8 million in the case of an 82-year-old Minnesota man who sued over claims the antibiotic Levaquin caused him severe tendon injuries.” (Minneapolis AP, P....
Read MoreAs a Chicago personal injury attorney, I attempt to make the public aware of product recalls. The following is a recent recall, that has serious consequences. If you own these products, please take action quickly. Lowe's recalled approximately 11 million...
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