Honda of America recently reached an $85 million multistate settlement concerning malfunctioning Takata airbags. According to a Delaware Department of Justice press release, the settlement resolves allegations that Honda failed to warn regulators and the public that the frontal airbags were dangerous and could rupture…
Six serious burn victims recently filed Crock-Pot Pressure Cooker lawsuits against manufacturer Sunbeam Products and its parent company, Newell Brands. The plaintiffs all state that the pressure cookers were unreasonably dangerous despite their advertised “safety features.” They seek compensation to cover their medical expenses, pain…
Two companies have recently recalled products because they may pose a risk of injury to children. Parents who own these products are advised to check them immediately to see if they need to be repaired or replaced. Thule Recalls Infant Strollers for Injury Hazard The…
Several companies have recalled their products recently because of defects that could cause injuries. Among these are Polaris, Chrysler, Lidl, and Rocky Mountain Bicycles. Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Polaris recently recalled about 41,200 model year 2015-2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles.…
A Pennsylvania man, individually and as executor of his family member’s estate, recently filed a new Zantac lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He claims that his wife’s intake of Zantac caused her cancer, which led to her death.…
In their ongoing efforts to curb the epidemic of vaping among young people, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to 10 retailers and manufacturers who sell, manufacture, or import unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products—or e-cigarettes—targeted to youth or…
A group of seven plaintiffs recently filed a new Medtronic MiniMed lawsuit in the Superior Court of California. The plaintiffs claimed that after using Medtronic’s 600 series insulin pumps, intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, they suffered serious injuries. This case was later…
An Indiana woman recently filed a new class-action lawsuit on behalf of herself and all others who took the diabetes drug, metformin. The plaintiff claims that the drug contains dangerously high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen and that the manufacturer, Granules Pharmaceuticals,…
American Honda recently announced the recall of about 340,000 portable generators due to a risk of fire. Consumers are advised to stop using the units immediately and contact a local Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free repair. Honda Portable Generators were advertised…
On March 2, 2020, online pharmacy Valisure announced in a press release that it had detected N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)–a probable human carcinogen—in samples of prescription drug products containing metformin, a common type 2 diabetes treatment. Considering these results, the company filed a Citizen’s Petition with the…
