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- Harmony High Chairs Recalled by Graco (Mar-18-10)
- CPSC Warning for Infant Sling Carriers (Mar-13-10)
- Tetrachloroethylene Associated with Nervous System Disorders (Mar-11-10)
- Fish Oil Supplements Manufacturers Face Lawsuit Over PCB Contamination (Mar-3-10)
- Hyundai Recalls Sonata Over Faulty Front Door Latches (Feb-24-10)
- Foldable Step Stools Recalled by Kikkerland Design (Feb-19-10)
- Recall of Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringes Health Canada Advisories (Feb-19-10)
- Report of Injury Prompts Tiny Love Wind Chime Toys Recall (Feb-10-10)
- 646,000 Honda Fit/Jazz and City Models Recalled due to Risk of Fire from Defective Window Switches (Jan-29-10)
- Toyota Halts Sales of Recalled Vehicles (Jan-27-10)
- Cybex Strollers Recalled due to Risk for Amputation and Fracture (Jan-27-10)
- Toyota Accelerator Pedals Safety Hazard (Jan-21-10)
- Fingertip Amputations Prompt Stroller Recall (Jan-20-10)
- Dorel Cribs Recalled Following Reports of an Infant Death and Possible Strangulation (Jan-19-10)
- FDA Warning Issued About Counterfeit Alli (Jan-18-10)
- Chrysler Issues Recall for 2009 2010 Vehicles due to Possible Brake Failure (Jan-18-10)
- Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture (Jan-14-10)
- Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets (Jan-12-10)
- Dorel Play Yards with Bassinets Recalled due to Suffocation Hazard (Dec-31-09)
- Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics (Dec-31-09)
- Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Drowning (Dec-23-09)
- Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite (Dec-23-09)
- Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set (Dec-17-09)
- All Roman and Roll-Up Blinds Recalled (Dec-15-09)
- LaJobi Molly and Betsy Cribs Recall Reannounced due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards (Dec-2-09)
- Blenders Recalled by Haier America (Dec-2-09)
- Electrolux, Kenmore Gas Ranges Recalled (Nov-24-09)
- Salomon Alpine Ski Bindings Recalled (Nov-20-09)
- Gas Grills Recalled Following Reports of Burns and Fire (Nov-19-09)
- Tasty Dish Snack Tubs Recalled Nationwide Due to Undeclared Allergens (Nov-19-09)
- Snacks On Racks Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert (Nov-18-09)
- Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheath (Nov-17-09)
- Cardiac Science Issues Nationwide Notification Regarding Voluntary Medical Device Correction (Nov-16-09)
- Nationwide Recall of Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR (Nov-16-09)
- FDA Class 1 Recall Issued for Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement (Nov-13-09)
- FDA, Genzyme Issue Safety Alert for Cerezyme, Fabrayzme, Myozyme, Aldurazyme, and Thyrogen (Nov-13-09)
- Fire Hazard Prompts Recall of Homelite Backpack Blowers (Nov-12-09)
- Reports of Injury Prompt Recall of Gander Mountain Treestands (Nov-12-09)
- Washington Car Accident alleging liability for personal injuries caused by car, truck, bus, motorcycle or other vehicle accidents in Washington state. (Nov-11-09)
- Texas Car Accidents alleging liability for personal injuries caused by car, truck, bus, motorcycle or other vehicle accidents. (Nov-10-09)
- Finger Amputations Prompt Recall of One Million Maclaren Strollers (Nov-9-09)
- Zyprexa, Abilify, Risperdal, and Seroquel Cause Rapid Weight Gain in Children (Oct-28-09)
- Crash Hazard Prompts Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recall (Oct-23-09)
- Gaiam Bottles alleging water bottles contain BPA even though they were marketed as not containing Bisphenol A. (Oct-9-09)
- California Car Accidents alleging liability for personal injuries caused by car, truck, bus, motorcycle or other vehicle accidents. (Oct-8-09)
- Cell Phone Radiation Is Your Phone Toxic? (Sep-11-09)
- Crest Pro-Health Rinse Associated with Brown Stains on Teeth (Aug-7-09)
- Toxic Mold exposure allegedly can lead to serious health problems. (Jul-27-09)
- Agent Orange, Heart Disease, and Parkinson's Disease may be Linked (Jul-24-09)
- Contaminated Syringes Denver Hospital Notifies Patients of Possible Hep C Infection (Jul-7-09)
- Avelox antibiotic linked to tendon ruptures and other side effects. (Jun-24-09)
- FOODBORNE ILLNESS: Ground Beef Recall (Jun-3-09)
- Defective Products Novara Trionfo Bicycles Recalled (Jun-2-09)
- Hydroxycut Products allegedly recalled by the FDA for serious liver damage and other side effects. (May-1-09)
- Oil and Gas industry workers allegedly subject to serious accident injury from hazardous conditions. (Apr-28-09)
- Exploding iPod Touch Mother of Injured Boy Sues Apple (Mar-13-09)
- Peanut Salmonella alleging salmonella food poisoning from peanuts. (Feb-19-09)
- Calaxo Bone Screw allegedly recalled for causing injuries and side effects. (Feb-19-09)
- US Airways Flight 1549 Crashes into Hudson River (Jan-15-09)
- Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing (Jan-12-09)
- US Army Helicopter Crashes On Campus 1 Crew Member dies (Jan-12-09)
- Continental Crash Flight 1404 Crash Probed by FAA (Dec-22-08)
- Mentor OB Tape vaginal sling can allegedly various problems and even permanent injury. (Nov-21-08)
- Swim N Score Dive Sticks Recalled due to Potential for Impalement (Nov-14-08)
- Restaurant Explosions/a> Injures 6 In Peublo, Colorado (Nov-13-08)
- Taser Death allegedly directly causing or leading to complications resulting in death. (Oct-1-08)
- LA Commuter Rail Accident At Least 13 Injured (Sep-19-08)
- Train Crash 25 Dead, 135 Injured in LA Rail Disaster (Sep-14-08)
- 9/11 Health Effects Aftermath (Sep-12-08)
- Pillows in Cribs CPSC Warns of Dangerous to Babies (Sep-9-08)
- Helicopter Crashes alleging loss of life, debilitating injuries, loss of income, traumatic stress. (Aug-6-08)
- Black Henna Tattoos with PPD Pose Serious Health Risks (Jul-31-08)
- Granite Countertops are allegedly leaking cancer-causing toxin Radon. (Jul-28-08)
- Personal Injury Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation (Jul-3-08)
- RadioShack Power Supplies Recalled (Jul-2-08)
- Nail Guns Injury Rate More Than Doubles in Three Years (Jun-30-08)
- Job Site Fatalities Increase Safety Experts Concerned (Jun-23-08)
- Hampton Inn Third Case of Legionnaires' Disease Linked to McHenry Hampton Inn Hot Tub (Jun-16-08)
- Sudan Plane Crash 100 People Believed Dead (Jun-10-08)
- Health Insurers Amputees Prosethetics May Not Be Covered (Jun-10-08)
- The Children's Place Camouflage Pajama Sets Recalled (Jun-10-08)
- Medical Helicopter Recent Spate of Fatal Accidents Causes FAA Concern (Jun-10-08)
- Golf Carts Injuries on the Rise (Jun-10-08)
- Fremont Plane Crash Kills Six (Jun-9-08)
- Magellan Tank Fire Kansas City Residents at Risk (Jun-5-08)
- Chemical Companies alleging danger to people living near the plants. (Jun-4-08)
- Island Express Helicopter Crash Kills Three, Injures three (Jun-4-08)
- TACA Airlines Five Dead, 65 Injured in Crash (Jun-3-08)
- Bunk Beds Injuries on the rise (Jun-3-08)
- Train Derailment exposes residents to toxic cloud of hydrochloric acid. (May-17-08)
- Negligencia Herida causada por negligencia. (Mar-1-08)
- ATV Yamaha Rhino Posible Juicio Por Vuelco. (Mar-1-08)
- Tipping Stoves alleging improperly installed appliances can tip and cause injury. (Feb-20-08)
- Air Canada Ten passengers were treated in hospital after an Air Canada jet plunged violently, due to its computer being knocked out, tossing passengers and dishes about the cabin. (Jan-10-08)
- Vatican allegedly covering up a priest abuse scandal in the United States. (Oct-18-07)
- Medtronic Sprint Fidelis allegedly manufactured and marketed defective defibrillators. (Oct-16-07)
- Shoulder Pain Pump, Canada alleging defective pain pumps used during surgery may cause injury. (Oct-16-07)
- Pot Pie Salmonella alleging Banquet pot pies may be contaminated with Salmonella. (Oct-9-07)
- Stand 'n Seal alleging that inhaling the spray can cause serious respiratory damage. (Oct-9-07)
- Malden Housing Authority allegedly allowed toxic mold to grow unchecked in homes at the Linden Family Development. (Aug-27-07)
- Barton Solvents Plant alleging that a chemical fire in the Wichita, Kansas plant caused a safety hazard to residents and forced an evacuation. (Jul-18-07)
- Beryllium alleging workplace exposure is linked to lung tissue scarring. (Jun-13-07)
- Richard Allan Filbin alleging invasion of privacy by filming women disrobe. (Jun-8-07)
- Plantation Elementary School alleging school students were exposed to toxic mold. (Jun-5-07)
- Defective Product Las lesiones personales son provocadas por defectos defectuosos a diario. Los fabricantes de estos productos están sujetos a juicios por lesiones personales. (May-23-07)
- Prempro HRT Demanda conjunta por los casos de cáncer de mama vinculados a la TRH con Prempro. (May-17-07)
- Peanut Butter Salmonella Un brote de Salmonella impulsó a ConAgra Foods Inc. a retirar un producto del mercado y ha impulsado a la ADA (Administración de Drogas y Alimentos) a que emitiera una advertencia a los consumidores (May-17-07)
- PPH Hipertensión Pulmonar Primaria (HPP) vinculada a las drogas dietéticas. Las vÃctimas están ganando los litigios. (May-17-07)
- Seroquel Demanda conjunta por casos de diabetes vinculada a la ingesta de Seroquel. (May-16-07)
- Los Angeles Police Department alleging civil rights violations and use of excessive force at the MacArthur Park May Day pro-immigration rally. (May-11-07)
- Negligence resulting in personal injury. (May-3-07)
- Peanut Butter Salmonella alleging Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter is contaminated with salmonella. (Feb-15-07)
- RSD: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome alleging accidents or negligence can leads to RSD/RSDS) (Feb-13-07)
- CSX Railroad allegedly failed to warn residents of exposure to hazardous chemicals. (Jan-23-07)
- Hilton Hotel alleging guest were sickened by norovirus. (Jan-19-07)
- Procter & Gamble alleging Clairol ""Nice 'n Easy" hair dye can leave scalp chemical burns. (Oct-26-06)
- Motorola alleging Bluetooth headsets exceed safe decibel levels. (Oct-19-06)
- Propane Explosions alleging that unsafe practices or defective parts lead to propane explosions and injury. (Oct-4-06)
- Segway Inc. alleging Segway Personal Transporters can pose fall hazard. (Sep-14-06)
- Pier 1 Imports Inc. alleging TV stands can tilt and pose injury or death hazard. (Sep-13-06)
- Greyhound alleging driver negligence lead to the fatal August 28, 2006 bus crash. (Sep-11-06)
- Donor Referral Services allegedly used an un-sterile embalming room to carve up dozens of corpses to procure tissue. (Sep-8-06)
- Atico International USA Inc. alleging patio umbrella paint contains excessive levels of lead. (Sep-7-06)
- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. alleging Learn-Around Playground Activity Center pose injury risk to children. (Sep-7-06)
- Comair and Delta alleging negligence in the Flight 5191 commuter jet crash. (Sep-5-06)
- Six Flags Great America alleging waterborne illnesses at Hurricane Harbor caused sickness. (Aug-20-06)
- Microwave Popcorn alleging artificial butter causes lung disease. (Jul-28-06)
- State of New York alleged outbreak of cryptosporidium via contaminated water.
(Jul-18-06)
- Florida Cigarettes Florida residents may now file individual lawsuits against tobacco companies for the side effects of cigarette smoking, such as cancer and heart disease. (Jul-15-06)
- Simply Basic Lighted Mirror alleging dangerous shock hazard leading to recall. (May-29-06)
- Baby 2 Pack Pacifier alleging recall due to dangerous choking hazard. (May-29-06)
- IKEA recalls outdoor candles for alleged burn hazard. (May-19-06)
- Primal Vantage Company alleging defective Tree Stands leads to recall. (May-19-06)
- Rainbow Play Systems alleging defective swing seats leading to recall. (May-19-06)
- Casinos alleging second hand smoke is linked to DNA damage. (May-18-06)
- Twentieth Century Fox Metal Charms Containing Lead Recalled. (May-8-06)
- Fluoride alleging risk to health. (May-3-06)
- Trampoline Injuries injuries resulting from standard and defective trampolines (Apr-19-06)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) allegedly causes liver cancer (Apr-14-06)
- Fiberglass alleging the product causes cancer. (Apr-12-06)
- Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) alleging chemical exposure can induce asthma-like symptoms (Apr-12-06)
- Couch Fires Is your sofa a time bomb? (Apr-11-06)
- B.C. Ferries Corporation alleging negligence in the sinking of the B.C. Ferry Queen of the North. (Mar-28-06)
- Star Princess Cabin Fire alleging personal injury as a result of fire. (Mar-23-06)
- Bjork Shiley Heart Valves alleging defective valves. (Mar-20-06)
- Lasik (did your doctor botch your lasik eye correction?) (Mar-6-06)
- Boston Scientific Corporation alleging serious injury or death from the implantable Stainless Steel Greenfield Vena Cava Filters. (Dec-5-05)
- Computer Mouse and Keyboards allegedly causing hand and wrist injuries (Dec-1-05)
- Children's Toys allegedly cause unnecessary harm and injury to infants and children. (Nov-24-05)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis alleging immobility while travelling long distances on air planes may cause DVT. (Nov-4-05)
- Dog Bites alleging liability for personal injuries caused. (Nov-2-05)
- Best Buy Geek Squad alleging unauthorized viewing of personal files. (Nov-2-05)
- US Military and the Government alleging Sarin nerve gas exposure increased soldiers risk of brain tumors. (Oct-20-05)
- Florida Power and Light failure to remedy power outages for what is reasonably anticipated as normal weather in a subtropical metro South Florida.
(Sep-10-05)
- Defective Tires alleging negligent injury and wrongful death. (Aug-30-05)
- St. Jude Medical recall for allegedly defective Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators. (Aug-30-05)
- Truck Accidents, Ohio alleging liability in Semi, Tractor-Trailer and Large Rig accidents. (Aug-30-05)
- Beaufort County School District alleging substantial design and construction defects created toxic mold and fungus at the schools which create health problems. (Aug-9-05)
- St.Thomas St.Vincent Orphanages alleging abuse at the orphanage by several nuns and the late Reverend Herman J. Lammers. (Jul-26-05)
- Zoloft allegedly causing violence and suicide in children. (Jun-30-05)
- Agent Purple allegedly linked to micronodular cirrhosis, idiopathic chronic pancreatitis, emphysema, and death. (Jun-15-05)
- PPH alleging Fen-Phen and other drugs cause primary pulmonary hypertension. (May-25-05)
- Jones Act alleging injury or death from dangerous maritime work conditions. (Mar-30-05)
- Motorcycle Accident (causing personal injury) (Jan-24-05)
- Back and Neck Injuries (Jan-23-05)
- Quadriplegia (Jan-23-05)
- Industrial Accidents (Jan-23-05)
- Burn Injury alleging wrongful injury from fire, chemical, electrical or other means of burning. (Jan-23-05)
- Construction Accidents hurt on the job site. (Jan-23-05)
- Fire Accidents alleging fire related accidents can lead to personal injury and property damage. (Jan-23-05)
- Creosote alleging exposure to creosote can cause cancer, rashes, stomach pain, skin irritation, chemical burns, convultions, kidney and liver problems. (Jan-22-05)
- Plane Crashes alleging loss of life, debilitating injuries, loss of income, traumatic stress. (Jan-22-05)
- Taser Abuse alleging Tasers have been used on subdued people who can be killed or damaged by this powerful weapon. (Jan-20-05)
- Train Crashes alleging death, injury, exposure to deadly chemicals and forced evacuations. (Jan-20-05)
- Brain Injury brain injuries. (Jan-10-05)
- Wrongful Death alleging death was caused by the conduct of negligent defendant. (Jan-10-05)
- Slip and Fall alleging personal injury (Jan-10-05)
- Cerebral Palsy Alleging that birth injuries or trauma can cause cerebral palsy. (Jan-9-05)
- Erb's Palsy - Birth Injury alleging birth injuries or trauma can cause Erb's Palsy. (Jan-9-05)
- Serzone alleging liver damage (Jan-1-05)
- Car Seat Backs alleging that seat backs of modern cars can collapse in a rear end collision resulting in personal injury to the occupants and/or ejection from the vehicle. (Nov-22-04)
- Seat Belt Latch Failure alleging injury caused by accidental release of latch on seat belt/shoulder harness during rollover and other accidents. (Nov-22-04)
- Airbag for allegedly causing injuries or death during deployment in low to medium speed accidents. (Nov-21-04)
- SSRI Antidepressants allegedly causing suicidal behavior. (Oct-19-04)
- 1-BP alleging nerve damage when exposed to 1-bromopropane. (Oct-6-04)
- Fen-Phen alleging valvular heart dysfunction and risk of pulmonary hypertension. (Sep-3-04)
- Zicam allegedly damaging ones sense of smell and taste. (Jul-28-04)
- Androstenedione alleging severe irreversible side effects including early closure of the growth plates of long bones, causing stunting of growth. (May-14-04)
- Zithromax alleging liver damage. (Mar-15-04)
- Firestone Tires alleging defects in some Steeltex tires (Feb-27-04)
- Bowflex alleging the backboard can collapse causing serious back and head injuries. (Feb-23-04)
- Nail Guns alleging unnecessary injuries (Feb-18-04)
- Sexual abuse alleged abuse by a Priest. (Feb-16-04)
- Prempro HRT alleging increase in breast cancer and heart disease. (Feb-8-04)
- Gentamycin alleging it damages hearing and kidneys. (Dec-12-03)
- Benzene allegedly attributed to causing cancer. (Dec-11-03)
- Seroquel for allegedly contributing to diabetes. (Dec-11-03)
- D-Tron Pump alleging infections and injuries from use of the pump. (Nov-25-03)
- Cypher Coronary Stents© for allegedly causing blood clots (Nov-25-03)
- Neurontin (suicide) alleging a high incidence of suicide attempts while taking Neurontin. (Nov-21-03)
- Celexa allegedly contributing to violent behavior and suicide. (Nov-12-03)
- Lexapro for allegedly promoting violent behavior and suicide. (Nov-12-03)
- Luvox for allegedly inducing violent behavior and suicide. (Nov-12-03)
- Paxil for allegedly inducing violence and suicide, especially in children and adolescents. (Nov-12-03)
- Zoloft for allegedly inducing violent behavior and suicide. (Nov-12-03)
- Serzone for allegedly inducing violent behavior and suicide attempts. (Nov-12-03)
- Remeron for allegedly inducing violent and suicidal behavior. (Nov-12-03)
- Baycol alleging side effects including kidney damage and adverse muscle reactions. (Oct-14-03)
- Power Windows for allegedly closing on children and choking or killing them. (Oct-4-03)
- Chrysler Minivans alleging the vehicles are prone to rollaway accidents due to the brake shift interlock safety device not being included in these vehicles (Oct-4-03)
- Reglan for alleged side effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia. (Oct-2-03)
- Cipro antibiotic allegedly linked with the risk of tendon rupture. (Sep-30-03)
- 15-Passenger Vans alleging their high center of gravity makes them inherently unsafe. (Sep-22-03)
- Glaxo Wellcome Lotronex (Sep-22-03)
- Well Water allegedly contaminated by gas stations, chemical plants, incinerators, dry cleaning stores, chemical waste storage facilities, oil refineries, land fills, etc. (Sep-22-03)
- Nursing Homes Many state agencies have reported incidents of negligent care of nursing home residents resulting in death. (Aug-27-03)
- Asbestos Mesothelioma Studies have shown that asbestos particles in the air can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and lung disease asbestosis, and many former and all new uses of asbestos in the U.S. have been banned. (Aug-24-03)
- Lead Poisoning alleging that serious damage is done to children who have injested paint containing lead. (Aug-19-03)
- Guidant Corp., Inc., Ancure Endograft System regarding alleged emergency removal of, or death due to the Ancore device. (Aug-6-03)
- Railroad Workers concerning the growing number of work-related injuries in the railroad industry. (Jul-2-03)
- Ephedra for alleged side effects such as heart attacks, strokes, paranoid psychosis, vomiting, fever, palpitations, convulsions and comas. (Jul-2-03)
- PPA for allegedly causing hemorrhagic stroke. (Jul-2-03)
- Meridia for alleged side effects including heart attack. (Jun-10-03)
- Welding (fumes cause Parkinson's) alleging that welders developed Parkinson's disease as a result of inhaling manganese fumes from welding rods. (May-13-03)
- Jayson Williams A settlement has been reached between New Jersey Nets star Ja.. (May-7-03)
- Ephedra/Metabolife allegedly causing side effects including heart attack, stroke, tachycardia, paranoid psychosis, depression, convulsions, coma, fever, vomiting, palpitations, hypertension, and respiratory depression. (Jan-1-03)
- Lariam for allegedly having serious side effects, incuding suicide, hallucinations, paranoid delusions and severe depression. (Jan-1-03)
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