Defective & Dangerous Products

• FDA: Hydroxycut Recall - May Cause Liver Damage, Other Injuries

  Paul Jacquart | May 01, 2009 6:02 PM | 2 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a warning for consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products because they have been associated with liver damage, seizures, cardiovascular events, and...

• Fireworks Injure Bystanders, Not Just Users

  David Lowe | July 05, 2007 8:56 AM | 2 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  Millions of Americans enjoyed fireworks displays yesterday. But I suspect that some families today are struggling with the aftermath of injuries from fireworks. It's not just those foolish enough to buy and use these products themselves. It's the danger of fireworks to bystanders that gives cause for concern. Bystanders are more often injured by fireworks than operators themselves. A...

• Sales of Durom Cup Hip Socket Suspended

  David Lowe | July 24, 2008 6:24 PM | 1 CommentMilwaukee, WI

  Zimmer Holdings has suspended sales of its Durom cup hip socket, used in hip replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeons have reportedly complained that the component fails at a high rate, while Zimmer...

• Imprelis Killing Trees - Full Extent of Harm Still Unclear

  Paul Jacquart | April 13, 2012 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  The once highly-praised DuPont Herbicide Imprelis has proven to be nothing more than a nightmare for landscapers and homeowners. Instead of killing unwanted weeds and growth, the herbicide...

• Imprelis Herbicide Endangers Wisconsin Pines

  Paul Jacquart | December 07, 2011 9:36 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  Plant herbicides are supposed to be effective at killing unwanted plant growth. But a relatively new herbicide produced and sold by DuPont is causing problems across the country for also killing...

• Harley Recalls 250,000 Motorcycles for Defective Brake Lamps

  Paul Jacquart | October 25, 2011 4:16 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  On October 19, Harley-Davidson issued a recall of over 250,000 bikes due to issues with the rear brake light. The recall included certain bikes from model years 2009-2012 including Touring, CVO...

• Zicam Products Recalled - May Damage Sense of Smell

  Paul Jacquart | June 17, 2009 10:02 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that it has recalled three Zicam over-the-counter cold remedy products because they may cause consumers to lose their sense of smell. The...

• GM, Chrysler Bankruptcies Erase Injury Claims

  Paul Jacquart | June 15, 2009 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  A CNN article today explains that individuals with injury claims against General Motors and Chrysler for defective products are likely to have their claims wiped away by the bankruptcies of those...

• Biomet Settling Bone Stimulator Lawsuits

  David Lowe | May 14, 2009 8:38 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  Biomet, Inc. has agreed to settle 24 bone stimulator lawsuits of patients who sued the medical device maker as part of their medical malpractice suits against osteopath John King, who practiced in...

• Spring Has Arrived: Remember Riding Lawn Mower Safety

  David Lowe | April 29, 2009 5:39 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  I just concluded settlement of a case in which a child had his legs run over by a riding lawn mower operated by a teenage neighbor. The substantial compensation will certainly help the child move...