Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve over 1,000 lawsuits blaming its talcum powder products for causing cancer. According to a Bloomberg news report, this is the first set of major settlements in four years of litigation. The agreements, made with several law firms representing the victims, signal that…
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J&J to Pay More Than $100 Million to Resolve Over 1,000 Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Study Finds Autopilot Drivers Are Not Paying Attention Despite Warnings from Tesla
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) released a study that found that Tesla drivers are more distracted when they use the company’s semi-autonomous Autopilot that is in Tesla vehicles now. According to a CNN report, the findings support calls for Tesla to take more steps to keep drivers attentive for their own safety….
FDA Finalizes Black Box Warning for Textured Breast Implants Linked to Cancer
FDA has finalized labeling guidance for breast implant manufacturers including a boxed warning informing patients that the products have been associated with a type of cancer of the immune system. According to news reports, the product labeling should also incorporate a patient decision checklist, rupture screening recommendations for silicone gel-filled breast implants, materials description and…
Exploding Takata Airbag Inflator in Honda Civic Kills Driver in Arizona
Another person has been fatally injured by an exploding Takata airbag inflator bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 26 and the number of deaths in the United States to 17. According to a USA Today news report, the most recent death occurred Aug. 20 in Mesa, Arizona, in the crash of a 2002…
Co-Founder of Grossman Burn Foundation Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash
Rebecca Grossman, the co-founder of the famous Grossman Burn Foundation, was arrested in connection with a DUI crash in Westlake Village that killed two young brothers. According to CBS Los Angeles, she was arrested after the crash, which occurred the night of Sept. 29 that fatally injured 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 9-year-old brother, Jacob….
About 256,000 Kobalt Cordless Saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Two different electric, cordless saws sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and on the home improvement chain’s website are being recalled because they pose a laceration hazard. According to a USA Today news report, more than 256,000 saws are included in the two recalls posted this week on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website….
C.R. Bard to Pay $60 Million for Deceptive Marketing with Vaginal Mesh Devices
C.R. Bard, a company that failed to properly inform women about the dangers of transvaginal mesh devices, will be required to pay $60 million as part of a settlement announced by state attorney generals across the United States. According to a CTV news report, the money from C. R. Bard and its parent company, Becton,…
Ford and Lincoln Recall Vehicles for Defective Backup Cameras
Ford has issued a vehicle defect recall for more than 620,000 cars, SUVs, vans and trucks including the popular F-150 model because their backup cameras may occasionally go blank or show a distorted image while in use. According to Consumer Reports, if this happens, drivers may not be able to see people or obstacles behind…
Petzl Ropes Recalled for Possible Risk of Failure
More than 15,000 Petzl ropes intended primarily for rope access work, caving, canyoning and other activities, have been recalled because of a risk of failure and possible injury. According to news reports, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a voluntary recall. The notice states that the ropes can have a deep cut or…
2020 Ford Mustang Vehicles Recalled for Brake Pedals That Could Fracture
Ford is recalling about 38,000 Mustang cars due to concerns about the brake pedal bracket assembly, which could break and prevent the brakes from working properly. According to Consumer reports, this recall affects 2020 models that have an automatic transmission. The concern with these vehicles is that under hard braking, the brake pedal bracket may…