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Despite Recall, Defective Takata Airbags Remain in Millions of Cars
According to a startling New York Times profile, the airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata have now been linked to 10 deaths and more than 100 injuries, yet remain in millions of vehicles nationwide. The first publicized injury linked to the defective airbags occurred in 2004, when the airbag of a Honda Accord exploded and […]
Samsung Recalls Millions of Galaxy Phones in Wake of Battery Fires
Samsung recently issued a massive recall of its Galaxy Note 7 model after discovering a defect in the battery cell that could cause fires and explosions. The world’s largest manufacturer of smartphones will replace 2.5 million phones in the wake of one of the industry’s biggest recalls, spanning ten countries. Lithium-ion batteries have consistently been […]
Following Deaths, Boston Scientific Recalls Lotus Valve System
In the wake of three deaths, Boston Scientific Corp. recently issued a worldwide recall of its Lotus transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement system. The recall is voluntary and not mandated by any government entity. The recall affects approximately 250 Lotus valve systems that were manufactured earlier this year, roughly fifteen (15) of which are in […]
Damage Caps in Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Cases
A damage cap is a statutory maximum amount an injured person or plaintiff can recover in a lawsuit for a particular type of harm. Starting in the 1980s, many states enacted damage caps in medical malpractice cases. They did this because insurers were complaining about ”defensive medicine” and the amount doctors had to pay in […]
Choking Hazards Continue to Pose Danger in Children’s Toys
A recent and comprehensive survey on toy safety conducted by U.S. PIRG cited choking hazards as one of the top dangers posed by children’s toys. Between 2001 and 2012, more than 90 children died from choking incidents. Often times, these toys contain improper labels causing parents or relatives to mistakenly purchase the toys for children […]
Recalled Jeep Cherokee May Have Played Role in Actor’s Death
On June 19, 2016, twenty-seven-year old Anton Yelchin was killed when his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled back and pinned the young actor against a security fence. Mr. Yelchin’s Jeep was among those Fiat Chrysler models under a recall notice for transmission errors leading to unintended rolling. The gearshift issue has confused drivers, causing them […]
IKEA Recalls over 30 million Chests and Dressers Due to Fatal Toppling Incidents
Swedish furniture company IKEA announced a recall of over 30 million chests and dressers in the United States in the wake of at least six tragedies where toddlers were killed in tip-over incidents. The recall consists of six models of MALM chests or dressers manufactured from 2002 to 2016. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates […]
Grocery Chain Recalls Care One Children’s Cough Medicine Due to Potential Overdose
Stop & Shop Supermarket has issued a recall for the Care One Children’s Mucus Relief Cough medicine due to incorrect dosage markings on its bottle, which can potentially cause an overdose. Almost 500 stores throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will immediately discontinue selling the affected product. The product has been […]
What Damages Are Available in a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury law is meant to compensate an innocent person for losses due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another person. These losses are called damages and are divided into two categories: specific and general. Specific damages are purely economic, such as the cost of emergency room treatment, hospital and medical bills, and […]
FDA Recalls Brainlab’s Cranial Image-Guided Surgery System
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a Class 1 Recall of Brainlab’s Cranial Image-Guided Surgery (IGS) System due to potential inaccuracies in the navigation display. A Class 1 Recall is the most serious degree issued by the federal agency, and indicates that “there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will […]