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Product Liability: the FDA just released a class I recall for some Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits manufactured by Spacelabs Healthcare

Some potentially defective Anesthesia workstations and service kits manufactured by Spacelabs Helathcare are subject to a class I recall by the FDA. The recalled models are the BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, the BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation, and Service Kits Part Number 050-0659-00 and 050-0901-00. These products are used in hospitals. They provide…

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NEW YORK PRODUCT LIABILITY: PREPARATION OF THE PLAINTIFF’S CASE

By Anthony Gair A. COST Product liability cases are different from general negligence cases and even medical malpractice cases for several reasons. First and foremost is the cost involved in litigating these cases. The costs involved for the plaintiff’s attorney can be astronomical. It is not unusual to accumulate well…

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Product Liability – Defective Car: Kia motors recalls 80,000 Sedona Minivans in the US

A defective suspension part in some Kia Sedona minivans can break and cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the lower control arms near the wheels can rust and break due to salt exposure. To fix this issue, Kia motors announced today that…

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Product Liability: the voluntary recall of some Medtronic guidewires has now been classified class I recall by the US FDA

Some defectives guidewires manufactured by Medtronic can cause serious injury or death. The voluntary recall initiated by Medtronic in October was recently classified as a Class I recall by the US FDA. Guidewires are inserted in arteries to guide and place stents. Those being recalled have a coating that can…

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Product Liability: defective electronic and drive-system flaws prompt Volkswagen to recall 2.64 million cars worldwide

Volkswagen is recalling several popular models for the the following reasons: – In order to prevent electric malfunctions 1.6 million VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat models with dual-clutch gearbox need to have their Synthetic Oil Lubricant replaced with Mineral Oil Lubricant – 800,000 Tiguan SUV are being recalled to fix…

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Product Liability: Some Body Building, Weight Loss and Sexual Enhancement dietary supplements can cause serious personal injury and death

Because Dietary supplements are available in health stores without prescriptions most consumers believe they are safe. But Some Body Building, Weight Loss and Sexual Enhancement dietary supplements contains hidden ingredients that can cause serious personal injury and sometimes lead to death. Last week after 56 six cases of liver injuries…

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Product Liability: Several car accidents linked to defective tie-rod assembly prompt Chrysler to recall 1.2 million Ram Trucks

Seven car accidents and two injuries have been caused by a defective tie-rod assembly that became misaligned in some Chrysler Ram Trucks. The misalignment can lead to component fracture and steering loss. These accidents prompted a recall by Chrysler that will include an estimated 842,400 model-year 2003-2008 Ram 2500 and…

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Product Liability: by using the “responsible corporate officer” doctrine, the Consumer Product Safety Commission breaks new legal ground in Buckyballs recall

Cases of serious personal injury such as small holes in the stomach and colon, colon blockage, blood poisoning and death have been reported in recent years to the CPSC after children swallowed two or more tiny magnetic stacking balls that attracted one another internally. High-powered magnetic stacking balls such as…

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Product Liability – Defective Car : Honda is recalling 344,000 Odyssey Minivans for brake issue

Because a defective sensor may cause the car to brake on its own, Honda is recalling its Odyssey minivans from the 2007 and 2008 model years. Honda will install a new sensor on all recalled models. However new sensors will not be available until the spring of 2014. In the…

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Product Liability: Dangerous ready to eat salad kits that may kill you!

Fear of possible Listeria Contamination prompted several companies to recall their ready to eat salad kits as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are working together to monitor and prevent potential Listeria-related illnesses. In a previous blog…

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