Posts tagged Defective Products

• 255,000 Chinese Tires Recalled

  Paul Jacquart | August 10, 2007 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Associated Press has reported that another recall of Chinese made products has been ordered. This time the recall is at the behest of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and concerns approximately 255,000 Chinese tires manufactured by Hangzhou Zhongce that reportedly have a tire tread safety defect. The tires were imported by Foreign Tire Sales, Inc., which then shipped...

• Lakeside Foods Recalls French Style Green Beans Due to Possible Contamination

  Jenny Albano | August 02, 2007 11:14 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Lakeside Foods Inc. is recalling 15,000 cases of 14.5 ounce French Style Green Beans because a number of the cans may have been under processed and some of the cans may have leaked. Because of the leaks and under-processing, the green beans could be contaminated with harmful organisms, such as Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.As of now there have been no reported injuries and no...

• FDA Panel Recommends That Avandia Remain On Market

  David Lowe | August 01, 2007 7:49 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA panel reviewing cardiac safety concerns about diabetes drug Avandia has recommended by an overwhelming 22 to 1 vote that the popular drug should remain on the market. Some panel members recommended that its warning label be strengthened. The recommendations of advisory panels such as this are highly influential but not binding on the FDA.News of the recommendation resulted in a rally...

• Operator Error Blamed For Amusement Ride Death

  David Lowe | July 30, 2007 1:45 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Error by the amusement ride operator, rather than ride malfunction, is being suggested as the cause of the tragic amusement ride death of a 16 year old Neenah girl according to by an investigative report issued by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Sixteen year old Elizabeth Mohl died on Juy 14, 2007 after falling 40 feet from an amusement ride called Air Glory at a Christian Music Festival...

• FDA Panel To Consider Removal of Diabetes Drug Avandia

  David Lowe | July 30, 2007 7:39 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  I previously wrote about the FDA's issuance of a safety alert about Avandia following publication of a report in the New England Journal of Medicine about the increased risks of heart attack from use of this diabetes drug.Today a panel of outside experts convened by the FDA is meeting to consider removal of Avandia from the market, or at least restrictions on its use. According to a slide...

• Defective Products from China and Product Liability Here

  Paul Jacquart | July 25, 2007 3:36 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Chinese government has recently taken some radical steps to shore up the reputation of its exports, including the execution of its chief food and drug regulator and the shutting down of three companies linked to putting poisonous ingredients in medicine and pet food. The Chinese government's actions may prompt some change there, but they do little for an injured consumer here, which led...

• Investigators Look For Cause of Girl's Death on Air Glory Ride

  David Lowe | July 15, 2007 5:45 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A 16 year old girl from Neenah, Wisconsin, Elizabeth K. Mohl, fell to her death Saturday when an amusement ride called Air Glory malfunctioned at a Christian Music Festival called "Lifest".Here is a photo of the Air Gloryride.A blog account by a woman in attendance at the event reveals the heart breaking shock experienced by those who came to this family oriented festival:I've just spent the the...

• Magnetix Toys Still Being Sold Despite Recalls And Lawsuits

  David Lowe | July 15, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The continued presence of dangerous Magnetix toys on store shelves despite two recalls has led to serious injuries to children, and lawsuits against MEGA Brands, Rose Arts and toy store retailers carrying Magnetix toys, a New York Times story reports today. Bowel perforation injuries from magnet ingestion have often occurred because the symptoms are nonspecific and not recognized until the...

• Fireworks Injure Bystanders, Not Just Users

  David Lowe | July 05, 2007 8:56 AM | 2 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  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...

• Verdict for Wheelchair Passenger Injured Due to Improper Application of Occupant Restraints

  David Lowe | June 10, 2007 7:16 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Been in trial so I haven't blogged for awhile.But the case was quite interesting, involving wheelchair transportation safey issues. My client, Russell Worth is an 83 year old T-12 paraplegic, having suffered injuries 16 years ago in a motor vehicle accident. But despite his age and physical disability, was very active as a participant in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in...