Johnson & Johnson will pay about $10 million to Washington State to settle a lawsuit over vaginal mesh implants that have caused painful, life-changing health complications for tens of thousands of women worldwide. According to a KNKX news report, J&J and other mesh implant manufacturers have been sued by thousands of patients who allege several…
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Johnson & Johnson to Pay $10 Million to Settle Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit with Washington State
Federal Officials Expand Investigation into Millions of Vehicles Over Airbag Failure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded an investigation into failing airbags involving six different automakers after linking at least five deaths to defective electronics. According to Consumer Reports, this is the federal safety agency’s most detailed investigation into airbags since the massive Takata probe and subsequent recall that encompassed more than 56…
California is Number One in the Nation When it Comes to Dog-Related Injury Claims
A report from State Farm Insurance shows it paid $123 million for 3,280 dog bite injury claims last year, which was a 9 percent decrease compared with dog bite claims in 2017 and a drop of 7 percent in the total amount paid. However, according to Insurance Journal, California has been on the top of…
Frozen Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Recalled
Louisiana-based Jensen Tuna has announced a voluntary recall of its frozen ground tuna because it has been linked to several salmonella cases. According to a report on Newsweek.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory notice on Tuesday regarding the tuna recall after the agency’s own investigations have revealed 13 illnesses linked…
BMW Recalls 184,000 Cars Due to Fire Risks
BMW is recalling some of its 3 Series, 5 Series and Z4 cars from the 2006 model year because of concerns that an electrical short could lead to fires. According to Consumer Reports, the problem, which could potentially impact 184,505 vehicles, has been traced to production irregularities in the heating element for the positive crankcase…
Dodge Dart Recalled for Risk of Rollaway Accidents
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a vehicle defect recall for 298,439 Dodge Dart sedans from the model years 2013 to 2016 because of rollaway risks. According to Consumer Reports, an issue with the gear selector could lead to the vehicle rolling away even if drivers think they’ve shifted into “park.” A defective part that…
Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Oakland on List of Cities with Most Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers
Earlier this month, the United States Postal Service (USPS) releases statistics about dog bite incidents involving mail carriers. Well, there was good news and bad news. The good news was that the number of postal employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,714 in 2018, more than 500 fewer than 2017 and more than 1,000…
Target Recalls About 500,000 Wooden Toys for Potential Choking Hazard
Target is recalling nearly half a million wooden toy cars and trucks after learning that they could post a choking hazard to young children. According to a report on Fortune.com, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) alerted parents to look out for wooden cars and trucks from the Bullseye Playground Toy collection. Wheels on…
Lawmakers in California Looking to Ban All Phone Use While Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and as part of their efforts, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking lawmakers in California to lead the way for the rest of the country and ban all phone use while driving. According to news reports, California currently allows drivers to take calls through Bluetooth or…
Lyft Pulls Electric Bicycles in Major Cities After Complaints About Brake Problems
The rideshare company Lyft has pulled from service all of its on-demand electric bicycles in the San Francisco Bay area, New York and Washington DC after riders complained that they were having problems with the brakes. According to a CNN news report, the company said in a blog post that it took the action after…
