Category Archives: Recalls

Verdict Reached in Hepatitis C Case

Summary: The verdict is in: Jury awards our client Michael Washington $104 million against drug companies for their negligence and defective design of their vials. Mr. Washington is one of the patients who contracted Hepatitis C from the Endoscopy Center … Continue reading

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Movable Drop-Side Cribs Banned

Summary: The Consumer Product Safety Commission is banning all movable drop-side cribs because due to safety concerns. The ban will take effect in June, stopping the manufacture, sale, resale, and distribution of drop-side cribs. The new rules also will prohibit … Continue reading

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Dangerous Toys still on Store Shelves

Summary: Although the process of getting dangerous toys off store shelves has improved in recent years, a consumer group says there are still far too many toys on store shelves that pose a health risk to children. The U.S. Public … Continue reading

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Drug company to pay $750 million

Summary: A British drug company has agreed to pay $750 million to settle criminal and civil complaints that it knowingly sold contaminated baby ointment and an ineffective antidepressant for years. According to a New York Time article, “GlaxoSmithKline sold 20 … Continue reading

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Graco Stroller Recall: 5 years after deaths?

Summary: Last week 2 million Graco strollers were recalled because 4 babies died of strangulation. But the baby deaths happened between 2003 and 2005. So now consumer advocates are asking: why are they just being recalled? Donald Mays, the senior … Continue reading

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