Posts tagged defective products

• Beware of "Gastric Bypass Pill" Puffing

  Staff Writer | May 31, 2006 3:51 PM | 2 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Watch out for ads about Zetacap, which is being touted as a gastric bypass pill, far cheaper than surgery. The pill does not require a doctor's prescription because it contains all-natural ingredients which have nothing to do with weight loss. The company who makes Zetacap claims it contains a secret they call "visco-fiber" whic supposedly fills up your stomach, and can transform a person's...

• Fatal Consequences When Old becomes New

  Craig Brown | March 16, 2012 1:27 PM | 1 CommentWindy City, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  I doubt there are many drivers who would knowingly buy tires to put on their vehicles that are five or six years old, but knowingly or not, it happens frequently. I also doubt that many of...

• More Dogs and Cats Sick After Eating Contaminated Pet Food

  Jamie G. Goldstein | March 20, 2007 12:30 PM | 1 CommentChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The number of reported illness and deaths of cats and dogs from contaminated Menu Foods, Inc. pet food are increasing as the days pass. A recall was originally issued on March 17, 2007 by the FDA about the contaminated food. There are approximately 51 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food that are affected by the recall. The contaminated food causes kidney failure in the animals and...

• Menu Food Pet Food Recall

  Jamie G. Goldstein | March 20, 2007 10:17 AM | 1 CommentChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA has recalled certain types of Menu Food cat and dog food. The recall was released on March 17, 2007. The products that are affected by the recall are numerous and can be found on the Menu Foods, Inc. website. The contaminated food causes kidney failure in the animals and there have been ten deaths reported thus far. It is likely that the contaminated food has affected many more cats...

• Rhode Island Wins First Lead Paint Cleanup Case

  Staff Writer | February 23, 2006 11:24 AM | 1 CommentChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Three paint manufacturers will have to spend millions of dollars in clean up costs to protect Rhode Island children from being poisoned by lead paint. This is the first time that any State has sued the paint industry for clean up costs. This week, the jury found the defendants to be a public nuisance, and next week arguments will begin on whether punitive damages should be awarded against...

• Hot or Not? Car Seat Heaters Are Further Disabling America's Drivers and Passengers

  Jordan Margolis | February 25, 2011 2:59 PM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Who's in the hot seat now? Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. alerted America's drivers and passengers of motor vehicles this week to an important safety concern that has flown under the radar...

• Caution on the Course: Golf Safety Under Par

  Nick Avgerinos | July 25, 2008 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsChicago-Land, IL Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  We’re well into summer, and that means we’re accustomed to its rituals of relaxation: backyard barbeques, poolside lounging, and—for many—the game of golf. Whether you’re the next Tiger Woods or...

• Recall of Fentanyl Pain Management Patches

  Jamie G. Goldstein | February 20, 2008 4:14 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA announced on February 19, 2008 that Actavis Inc. is recalling certain Fentyl transdermal patches. These patches may be defective causing an excess amount of medication to be administered to the patient. This overdose of medication can lead to respiratory depression and possible fatal overdose. The recall extended to patches with doses of 25, 50, 75 and 100 mcg/hr. It is not known at...

• Baby Lotions, Shampoos, and Powder Can Expose Children to Chemicals

  Jenny Albano | February 05, 2008 7:24 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  According to a study, baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose young children to chemicals that are linked with potential reproductive problems. The chemicals are called phthalates and can be found in numerous products such as cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. Phthalates are for stabilizing fragrances and making plastics flexible. The study found higher than normal...

• Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Label Change

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 31, 2008 11:29 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA approved a label change to Johnson & Johnson's Ortho Evra birth control patch on January 18, 2008. The patch has been known to cause blood clots which can lead to pulmonary embolism and death. The label change comes after testing revealed women on the patch between the ages of 15-44 are at a higher risk for pulmonary embolism.Currently there is litigation pending throughout the United...