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Prolonged Legal Battle over Alleged Defect in Remington Rifles Draws to Conclusion
In October 2000, Rich and Barbara Barber lost their young son in a gun accident due to a major defect in the firearm that Remington not only knew about, but actively concealed. When Barbara went to unload her Remington rifle, her finger was not near the trigger, yet the gun went off. The bullet killed […]
Automatic Gates May Lead to Serious Personal Injury
Automatic entry gate systems are capable of causing a variety of personal injuries and damage to motor vehicles when they are not functioning properly. Generally, these gate systems operate by swinging or sliding either horizontally or vertically. Gate systems are generally controlled manually or by an automatic motor control system. When safely installed and properly […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Massachusetts?
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, you may be feeling a great deal of anger and frustration. When you believe someone should be held accountable for carelessness that led to your loved one’s death, it can be difficult to understand why the criminal justice system should pass on your case. However, […]
Federal Government Investigates Ford amid Brake Failure Reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a statement stating that the agency has now received at least thirty-three (33) consumer complaints alleging brake failure in Ford F-150 pickup trucks. In response, the NHTSA has announced the commencement of an official investigation. Approximately 420,000 F-150 trucks with the 3.5 liter V6 engine from the […]
Dangerous Hair Care Products Can Cause Serious Injuries
Over 200 women in 40 different states have joined in a class action lawsuit against the hair care line WEN. The plaintiffs assert that WEN products – specifically the WEN Cleansing Conditioner, created by celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean – can cause severe hair damage, including rashes and bald spots. WEN has denied these allegations. Among […]
Keyless Car Ignition Systems Pose Unreasonable Danger to Consumers
Keyless ignitions represent an innovative – and popular – advancement in automobile features. The “shelf life” of car keys is quickly expiring. Keyless ignitions are now standard in 245 automobile models and optional in 31 others, according to one automotive website. Yet, keyless ignitions pose an unintended – and fatal – danger to consumers. In […]
Reclassifies Vaginal Mesh Products as “High-Risk” Device
The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced an order that reclassifies surgical mesh for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as a high-risk device. In doing so, the FDA provided manufacturers of the product 30 months to demonstrate that their products are safe and effective. Previously, the FDA had issued warnings […]
Despite Promises for Reform, Veterans Continue to Suffer from Poor VA Care and Malpractice
Our nation’s veterans receive inadequate healthcare in this country. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs continues to struggle to meet the unprecedented demand as new veterans begin to return from Iraq and Afghanistan and as aging Vietnam veterans begin to require more care. By all metrics, our nation’s veterans simply are not receiving the health […]
BMW Slammed with Forty Million Dollar Fine for Failure to Meet Safety Requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration imposed a penalty of up to $40 million on the German automaker BMW. This is BMW’s second since 2012. BMW admitted that it failed to issue a prompt recall of those automobiles which did not comply with the minimum crash protection standards set by the […]
Prestigious Medical Institutions Fail to Report Important Information Vital to Patient Care
Stanford University and Sloan Kettering are among the medical institutions reportedly violating federal law by neglecting to publicly report clinical trial results, a STAT investigation has found. By failing to report data, these institutions have deprived patients and medical care professionals of vital knowledge essential to gauging the safety and benefit of emerging treatments. The […]