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Candy Bars Recalled over Lead Content

Posted on January 18, 2011
Candy bar maker Toxic Waste has recalled its Nuclear Sludge Chew Bars after high amounts of lead were found in its cherry-flavored products. The recall will cover all flavors of the bars that were distributed between 2007 and 2010. Eating the candy can pose serious health risks, especially to infants, small children and pregnant women.

Solar Inverters Recalled over Injury Risk

Posted on January 18, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 25,000 solar inverters due to risk of injury. The product’s manufacturer, Schneider Electric, said gases can build up in the inverter and blow the compartment cover off with a large amount of force, potentially causing injury...

Suit Filed over University Shooting in Alabama

Posted on January 18, 2011
Two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against the University of Alabama in Huntsville by the families of two people killed in a shooting the occurred there last year. The lawsuits claim the school’s provost “did not follow procedures that could have saved lives” and that school officials were aware of the mental instability of [...

Johnson & Johnson Sued for ?Phantom? Drug Recall

Posted on January 14, 2011
The state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for overtly attempting to purchase 88,000 Motrin painkiller packages from store shelves without notifying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The medicine was contaminated and had inaccurate labeling but was pulled secretly to avoid negative publicity...

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San Diego Ford Dealership to Pay Portion of $14 Million Settlement

Posted on January 14, 2011
Three sons of a couple who were killed in a 2006 auto accident have been awarded $14.5 million, and the San Diego car dealership who sold them the Ford E350 Sportsmobile van they were driving, will pay between $8.5 and $11 million of the settlement. According to the suit, the couple was driving in Arizona [...

Giant Foods Recalls Alcohol Swabs

Posted on January 14, 2011
Supermarket operator Giant Foods announced a recall of all of its CareOne Alcohol Swabs and CareOne Alcohol Swabs with Pain Relief. The company reported the products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria. Currently, Giant Foods has not received any reports of consumers becoming infected after using the products.

Toy Mobile Phones Recalled

Posted on January 14, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 2,900 toy mobile phones that can present a choking hazard to young children. The product’s manufacturer, Discovery Toys LLC., reported that the toy’s antenna could break off and pose a choking risk for toddlers...

Aftermarket Installed Sunroofs Recalled

Posted on January 14, 2011
Webasto Product North America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of two of its aftermarket installed sunroofs due to the risk that the glass pane may come off its frame. The recall covers 283,996 vehicles in the U.S., but does not include sunroofs that were installed by auto manufacturers during factory assembly...

Federal Government Settles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on January 14, 2011
A $2.3 million settlement has been reached in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against the federal government over a child born with neurological disorders at a military hospital. The suit claimed staff at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center left a pregnant woman with fetal abnormalities unattended for over an hour...

Verdict Against Belleville (Illinois) Diocese Upheld

Posted on January 14, 2011
An Illinois appeals court has approved a $5 million verdict against the Diocese of Belleville in a lawsuit accusing one of the priests of sexual abuse. The suit, filed in 2002, alleged Rev. Raymond Kownacki sexually abused a young boy in the 1970s and that his actions were covered up by the Diocese...

Suit: Air Traffic Controllers Caused Helicopter Crash

Posted on January 14, 2011
The state of Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the federal government claiming it is responsible for a fatal medical helicopter crash in 2008. The lawsuit claims air traffic controllers “committed a number of errors after the pilot said the weather prevented him from reaching his intended destination...

180,000 Home Thermostats Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Posted on January 14, 2011
White-Rodgers has recalled about 180,000 programmable thermostats due to a fire hazard. The home heating and cooling thermostats contain constantly charging AA backup batteries that can leak. There have been three reported incidents of minor property damage but no injuries.

101,629 Pounds of Breakfast Products Recalled

Posted on January 14, 2011
Lettieri?s Foods, Inc. of Minnesota has recalled 101,629 pounds of breakfast pastries and biscuits after a failure to identify an ingredient on the label. The “Breakfast Stackers? contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), but no illnesses as a result of consumption have been reported...

Suit: Abbott?s Arthritis Drug Caused Cancer

Posted on January 14, 2011
A Houston hospital worker has sued Abbott Laboratories after developing lymphoma. The woman claims the cancer was caused by her rheumatoid arthritis medicine, Humira, and that Abbott failed to warn patients directly about the drug?s ability to cause cancer until it was required in 2009...

One Great Burger Recalls Beef Sent to Prisons

Posted on January 12, 2011
Over 200,000 pounds of ground beef from One Great Burger in New Jersey are being recalled after reports of the products being discolored and having a strange smell. The ground beef was sent in 20 pound boxes to prisons in Oregon and California and were not distributed to retailers

Beef Jerky Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen

Posted on January 12, 2011
Bach C�c Beef Jerky of South El Monte, Calif., has recalled nearly 4,000 pounds of teriyaki beef jerky due to an undeclared allergen, wheat. The products were distributed nationwide but there have been no reports of illness as a result of consumption.

Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Posted on January 12, 2011
Nearly 200,000 dehumidifiers by GE and Professional Series have been recalled after 14 reported incidents of a fire hazard. The products were sold between 2007 and 2009 for $140-$180 per unit and should be returned to authorized service centers for repairs.

Police Sued for $120 Million in Fatal Shooting

Posted on January 12, 2011
The family of a former Pace University football player is suing the Town of Mount Pleasant and Village of Pleasantville for $120 million, claiming local police ?were negligent and lacked proper training before they fatally shot Henry behind the wheel of his car...

Family Receives $1.8 Million in Wrongful-Arrest Case

Posted on January 12, 2011
A Michigan police department will pay a local family $1.8 million as a result of the mother and father being wrongfully imprisoned for the alleged sexual abuse of their autistic daughter. Julian and Thal Wendrow were prosecuted and jailed after their 14-year-old daughter, who has the speech and functioning of a two-year-old, reportedly typed during [...

Dioceses Offer of $74 Million Turned Down

Posted on January 12, 2011
A Roman Catholic diocese in Delaware has offered $74 million to settle a sexual abuse case involving 150 claims that date back as far as the 1950?s. A Wilmington attorney representing 98 of the plaintiffs describes the offer as ?woefully inadequate? and expects almost twice the amount before settling...

Power Balance, LLC Admits Bracelets Have No Scientific Backing

Posted on January 07, 2011
Power Balance, LLC recently admitted to an Australian court that their Power Balance bracelets don’t have ?credible scientific evidence? supporting their claims. Over 2.5 million bracelets have been sold worldwide and are worn by many popular professional athletes to improve mental and physical performance...

More Than 400 Oven Rack Guards Recalled

Posted on January 07, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 400 oven rack guards due to their inability to withstand high heat. The importer, Christmas Tree Shops Inc., said the oven guards cannot withstand the heat advertised on their packaging, posing a burn and fire risk...

Suit Brought Against Match.com for Bogus Profiles

Posted on January 07, 2011
A lawsuit has been filed against Web site Match.com claiming the company uses “romantic or bogus come-ons” by fake members to convince people to renew their subscriptions. The suit claims this is breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation...

QVC Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Risk

Posted on January 06, 2011
QVC has issued a recall of 14,000 spinning candle holders due to a fire risk. The holders, which contain 12 soy tea lights, can catch fire and pose a burn risk to consumers, the company said. There have been 19 reports of the products igniting, including two minor burns and one puncture wound.

Avalung Backpacks Recalled

Posted on January 06, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Avalung backpacks used to help people breathe when trapped in an avalanche. The company, Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., reported that the air intake tubing can crack, rendering the backpack useless as a breathing device...

Hanging Lamps Recalled Due to Fall Risk

Posted on January 06, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 150 outdoor hanging lanterns that pose a risk of falling. The product’s manufacturer, Quoizel Inc., said the glass lantern can separate from the top support ring and fall, posing an injury risk for nearby patrons...

Produce Recalled Due to Salmonella

Posted on January 05, 2011
Texas produce company J&D Produce has announced a recall of fresh vegetables, salad greens and herbs due to positive tests of salmonella. The company calls the recall “overzealous” and has received no complaints of salmonella infection in consumers...

Asthma Medication Bottles Recalled

Posted on January 05, 2011
Medication manufacturer Ritedose has issued a recall of their Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation solutions due to mislabeled dosage information. Albuterol is an asthma medication that could cause serious illness if the wrong dosage is taken. The 2.5 mg per 3 ml bottles have been incorrectly labeled as containing a less potent dose, creating a high possibility [...

Suit Filed over Death at Desert Race

Posted on January 05, 2011
The death of a spectator at a California 200 desert off-road race this past August has prompted a suit against the race promoter and driver involved in the accident. The suit claims the race promoter was negligent in allowing spectators to stand in dangerous areas...

Paint Company Agrees to $1 Million Settlement

Posted on January 05, 2011
A California paint company has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of “illegal transportation and mismanagement of hazardous waste and materials.” Vista Paint Corp. will pay the settlement to six district attorney’s offices and will also have to improve their training and storage methods...

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