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Confessions of a Former Insurance Defense Attorney
My name is Katie Harris, and I’m a former insurance defense attorney. If you are on our personal injury attorney website and blog, you may wonder how someone winds up...
Read MoreCourt Upholds $18.5 Million Verdict in Boston Scientific Mesh Case
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – A federal appeals court has upheld an $18.5 million jury verdict in a Boston Scientific Obtryx Sling transvaginal mesh device case. The 4th Circuit Court of...
Read MoreRecall: Envi Recalls Electric Panel Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 35,000 Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters. It has been reported that improper wire crimping by the manufacturer...
Read MoreA Tentative Settlement Reached in Zimmer NexGen Knee Cases
In 2010, Zimmer issued a recall of a component in its NexGen Knee implants due to a high number of device failures. Soon after, a mass of suits were filed...
Read MoreRecall: Harley-Davidson Recalls 175,000 Bikes Over Fears of Brake Failure
Harley-Davidson has issued a major recall involving nearly 175,000 bikes over fears of brake failure. The recall involves over 30 different models produced between 2006 and 2011 equipped with anti-lock...
Read MoreRecall: Carrier Recalls HVAC Units Due to Fire Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 530 Carrier Commercial HVAC systems. It has been reported that the HVAC’s humidifier fan may not shut...
Read MoreRecall: Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 650 Louis Garneau Course Bike Helmets. The helmets have model number LG1261 printed on the inside of...
Read MoreRecall: Dr. Brown’s Lovey Pacifier & Teething Holders Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 590,000 “Dr. Brown Lovey Pacifiers & Teether Holders”. The products come in a variety of styles. Reports...
Read MoreRecall: Children’s Tents Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 84,000 “Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut” children’s tents. The tents come in a variety of styles and...
Read MoreBayer – Company is Recalling Alka-Seltzer Due to Labelling Error
Bayer is voluntarily recalling Alka-Seltzer Plus packages that: Were sold only in the US at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Kroger (including Dillons Food Stores, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, Ralphs,...
Read MoreBeanworthy Recalls Combination Battery Chargers/Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 12,700 “Beanworthy Human Creations” combination battery charges and hand warmers. The devices are used to recharge cell...
Read MoreRecall: Specialized Allez Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 5,550 “Specialized Allez” bikes. An additional 390 units have been recalled in Canada. The recall includes the...
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