November 21, 2013
Calaphalon Recalls XL 9-Speed Blenders Due to Injury Hazard Written by James P. Nevin Calaphalon has issued a recall on 22,000 of its XL 9 speed blenders sold across the US. The recall is due to a piece of the blender’s mixing blade breaking off during use, which could pose an injury hazard. The company [...]
November 20, 2013
Remember all of the toxic substances found in consumer products we mentioned on Monday? Add asbestos to the mix. Asbestos has been used throughout the world for centuries in an array of items and products. It was praised for its fireproofing and insulating properties, but the dangers of the substance eventually became evident. Today asbestos [...]
November 19, 2013
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 19, 2013 | Mesothelioma | The Wall Street Journal is worried about fraud in asbestos cases. Ah, you may think, have billion dollar corporations and insurance companies conspired to deceive thousands of victims of asbestos, creating fake bankruptcies and transferring assets throughout dozens of shell corporations and [...]
November 19, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 19, 2013 | Dangerous Medical Drugs | $2.2 Billion Risperdal Anti-Psychotic Drug Settlement Written by James P. Nevin Janssen, part of the well-known Johnson & Johnson company, pled guilty to misbranding its anti-psychotic medication Risperdal in a $2.2 billion dollar settlement. The company entered a guilty plea to one misdemeanor [...]
November 18, 2013
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 18, 2013 | Chemicals and Toxic Substances | Do you think twice about what you buy? Most Americans do not. They trust the makers of products to do so with consumers’ health and safety in mind as a top priority, but that is not always the case. [...]
November 18, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 18, 2013 | Product Liability | Joe Fresh Toddler Shoes Recalled in Fall 2013James P. NevinLoblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) has proactively and voluntarily recalled their Joe Fresh toddler shoes in two styles. The boots have been recalled because there is a possibility of a staple protruding into the inside [...]
November 15, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 15, 2013 | Defective Medical Devices | Here in the United States, we praise the work of modern medicine and trust the manufacturers of medical supplies as well as the doctors responsible for our health. What happens when that trust is breached and a defective medical device is used [...]
November 14, 2013
California Limits Workers’ Compensation Sports Injury Claims Written by James P. Nevin It’s a sad day for athletes suffering from sports brain injuries. The California legislature recently passed, and Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a law that will prevent many out-of-state professional athletes from filing worker’s compensation claims in California, including those with serious [...]
November 13, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 13, 2013 | Veterans' News | How much do you know about our country’s most respected men and women? Were you aware that 1.6 veterans today are female? How about that 26% of our vets have a bachelor’s degree? Test your knowledge while reading through our latest infographic.Click the [...]
