Defective & Dangerous Products

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Nuva Ring Contraceptive

  Scott Kappes | March 20, 2008 2:42 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  This week a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of a New Jersey mother of two who tragically died after suffering a seizure on December 7, 2007. Jackie Kelly Bozicev, 32, had recently moved into a new home with her husband, Robert, and two young children Mary Kelly and Matthew. Jackie and Robert planned two have more children in the future, but wanted to hold off for a...

• Another Magnetic Toy Recall

  Scott Kappes | March 17, 2008 2:24 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Today MEGA Brands in conjunction with U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of two magnetic toys that could pose a serious risk to children. The Magnastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys were recalled due to the risk that small magnets contained in some parts may become dislodged from their housing and can cause severe, even fatal, injury if ingested. If...

• Denture Cleansers Linked to Allergic Reaction

  Scott Kappes | February 25, 2008 4:05 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Today the FDA issued a warning to consumers about the safety of denture cleaning products. The warning was prompted by the death of one person and allergic reactions experienced by at least 72 others. The FDA said that some but not all of the reactions resulted from improper use of the products. The likely culprit is a bleach called persulfate, an allergen found in nearly every denture cleanser...

• Woman Files Lawsuit For Asbestos Exposure From Husbands Laundry

  Scott Kappes | February 22, 2008 3:26 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  A Texas housewife has filed a lawsuit against DuPont, Union Carbide and others alleging that she was exposed to asbestos over a 27-year period from washing her husband's work clothing. The plaintiff, Frances Barras, who suffers from an asbestos related illness, claims that her sickness results from the washing of her husband's contaminated clothing. The lawsuit claims that Barras inhaled great...

• Supreme Court Backs Medical Device Makers

  Scott Kappes | February 21, 2008 2:52 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  On Wednesday the Supreme Court sided with medical device makers; delivering an 8-1 decision in favor not allowing patients injured by an FDA approved medical device to file lawsuit against the manufacturer. The Court cited a 1976 law that they say bars state-law claims challenging the safety and efficacy of medical devices that have been received pre-market approval from the FDA. The ruling only...

• Woman Sues Over Non-Disinfecting Contact Solution

  Scott Kappes | February 20, 2008 6:11 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Kimlyn Cline of Kilgore, Texas has filed a product liability lawsuit against Advanced Medical Optics, the makers of Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose disinfectant contact lens solution, alleging that the solution did not disinfect as advertised causing her to develop an eye infection. Cline's infection even with treatment worsened and she is now in need of corneal transplant surgery. The...

• Pain Patch Recalled for Possible Overdose Risks

  Scott Kappes | February 14, 2008 9:59 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Yesterday Johnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall of a popular version of their Duragesic pain patch. About 32 million patches sold by PriCara, a unit of J & J, are being recalled due to concerns that a defect could expose patients to excess doses of the powerful opioid, fentanyl, leading to respiratory difficulties and even death. The company estimates that defects exist in two out of...

• FDA Launches Investigation into Tattoo Chemicals

  Scott Kappes | February 11, 2008 12:01 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  For the first ever FDA scientists will be evaluating the safety of the materials used in tattooing. The investigation was incited by numerous reports of skin irritation following a tattooing session. The FDA wants to know how the chemicals break down, and if any pose a threat to the individual's safety. If the FDA finds it necessary to enact changes or limitations it could have a huge impact on...

• Toymaker Settles Recall Lawsuit For $30M

  Scott Kappes | January 23, 2008 10:40 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Toymaker RC2, the makers of Thomas & Friends toy trains amongst other toys, has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit resulting from last years toy recalls. Between June and September the company recalled over 1.7 million toys due to the use of lead paint in many of their toys. This was the first recall to raise substantial public awareness and concern about lead paint in...

• Two Children Hospitalized From Dangerous Toy

  Scott Kappes | November 08, 2007 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Yesterday the Consumer Products Safety Commission announced the recall of 4.2 million Aqua Dot Chinese made toys. The toys allegedly contain a "date rape" drug that can pose a serious risk to children. The Craft toys contain 1,4, butanediol on their beads which if ingested can cause unconsciousness, respiratory depression and seizures. The Aqua Dot toys had made Wal-Mart's list of the top 12...