It was recently reported that a plaintiff who claimed he developed cancer from exposure to Johnson & Johnson baby powder won $18.8 million in damages from the manufacturer. This case is distinct from the gynecological cancer claims arising out of thousands of talc-based products. The plaintiff filed suit asking for…
Recently, in an important ruling for plaintiffs, a bankruptcy judge rejected Johnson & Johnson’s ploy to restrict the talc-related lawsuits against it, finding that the Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy petition was filed in bad faith. This was the second time the company was prevented from trying to limit its own…
VRURC portable chargers that are sold exclusively on Amazon.com were recently recalled. One caught fire on a commercial flight. These chargers include cables and a built-in wall plug. They have a model number “OD-B7,” which is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were solid in white, red,…
Recently, the manufacturer recalled all sizes of woom ORIGINAL 2018 – 2021 model bikes through the fast track process. The bike’s stems for the handlebars appears to have a defect. Consumers have been asked to stop using these bikes. When a child is injured by a defective bike, a family…
Between January 2003-December 2021, 284 entrapment deaths were reported in connection with adult portable bed rails. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is taking steps to protect vulnerable consumers from becoming injured through entrapment with these rails. To that end, it has released a new federal mandatory safety…
Issues with Philips Respironics’ CPAP machines, ventilators and other respiratory devices led to a major recall of certain models. The FDA received reports that the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in these breathing support device. Recently, the recall notice was updated with important new information. Over the past year, the…
Instant Pot is an extremely popular kitchen appliance, a multicooker that allows consumers to make large meals easily. Recently, however, Instant Brands, the parent company of Instant Pot, Corning Ware, and Pyrex, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The multicooker market has become saturated after years of good sales and demand…
Recently, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham ruled that the many thousands of military veterans who have sued 3M after suffering hearing loss in connection with its earplugs may proceed with litigating their claims notwithstanding the 3M subsidiaries’ declaration of bankruptcy. The ruling came as a surprise; it has broad implications…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported another death related to contaminated eyedrops that have been recalled. In March, there were only 68 reported deaths—now there are 81 cases, and the CDC expects these numbers to rise, notwithstanding the recall of the product earlier this year. Four people have died,…
Recently, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a notice that Target is recalling nearly 5 million candles. Reportedly, around 4.9 million Threshold-branded candles in glass jars have a flaw that causes consumers to suffer laceration and burn hazards. The candles come in a range of sizes and…