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…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of about 51,000 Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers. Like thousands of other inclined sleepers that have been recalled over the last year, these sleepers are believed to be unsafe for…
According to a recent study, e-cigarettes may not be any better than traditional cigarettes when it comes to the risk of cancer. For years, manufacturers of e-cigarette products have advertised them as a healthier alternative because they do not contain tobacco, and don’t expose users…
A Florida woman who claims she was seriously injured by an exploding pressure cooker recently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida. The plaintiff claims that while she was using the pot, it exploded suddenly without warning. The particular pressure…
