A North Carolina woman has filed a new ParaGard IUD lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. She claims that after using the birth-control device, she suffered from significant injuries. ParaGard Breaks When Doctor Tries to Remove It The…
The Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent County, Virginia, is facing claims that one of its doctors sexually abused multiple children while serving as medical director at the facility. The case was filed in Richmond’s Circuit Court in October 2020, with the…
Hyundai and Volkswagen have recently announced recent recalls because of fire hazards. Owners are encouraged to check their vehicles to see if they may need to schedule repairs. Hyundai Recalls Kona Vehicles Due to Battery Difficulties Hyundai Motor Company is recalling about 6,700 Kona electric…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently completed a month-long safety campaign to raise awareness of the dangers associated with corded window blinds and curtains. Called the “Window Covering Safety Month,” the campaign began on October 9, 2020, and urged parents to check all windows…
Two recent recalls have affected Lowe’s Kobalt chainsaws and pole saws as well as Westinghouse’s portable generators. If you have these products in your possession, check the model numbers to see if you need to return them for a repair or refund. Westinghouse Recalls Generators…
Following the February 4, 2021 Report from the U.S. House of Representative’s Staff Committee, it’s been widely reported that virtually all of the baby foods tested contain dangerously high levels of at least four toxic metals (see Mick Grewal’s previous blog on the topic for…
Michigan law prevents patient from pursuing clear case of medical malpractice after he discovered the mass in his abdomen was actually a surgical towel inadvertently left behind from a surgery 17 years earlier. According to the Michigan Court of Appeals unpublished opinion Lloyd Gatz v…
A big next step is about to happen in the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, with the first bellwether trial in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) set to begin next month. It’s a consolidated trial of three cases – Luke and Jennifer Estes, Lewis…
