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Sort by relevance 223 pages found matching Wal-Mart- Add Triaminic Vapor Patch To List Of Dangerous Patches
Jun-25-06 On June 19, 2006, Novartis Consumer Health issued a recall for the cough-suppressing Triaminic Vapor Patches in the US, about three weeks after Health Canada issued a warning after a Canadian child who chewed on a patch suffered a seizure. There have been eight adverse events with the patch, all involving ingestion, Navartis spokesperson, Julie Masow, tol... - Two more ReNu Injuries
Jun-20-06 More people continue to suffer pain and vision loss from ReNu: even after the product was recalled, it was alleged to have been sold in Wal-Mart! Here are two testamonials... I had used ReNu solution for more than a year and during that time I noticed my eyes were getting really dry when I was wearing my contact lenses. This would have been around Februar... - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and RTG Furniture Corp. Employee Harassment Settlement
Two EEOC suits charged the same Wal-Mart Supercenter in Bradenton with harassment. The first suit was filed on Aug. 12, 2004 and charged a department manager with harassment of two female associates. The manager later resigned. The second suit was filed Feb. 17, 2005 and involved the store assistant manager at the same Bradenton store. He was char... - Wal-Mart Item Pricing Settlement
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox filed charges against the retail store for allegedly violating state item pricing laws. The lawsuit claimed Wal-Mart failed to individually price items, which stands in violation of Michigan law. Michigan laws state items on store shelves must be clearly marked with a price tag, so consumers know how much an item costs... - Is Shelf Life Of Zicam Nasal Spray In Jeopardy?
Apr-17-06 On January 20, 2006, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, the maker of Zicam cold remedy products , agreed to settle a class action lawsuit by paying out $12 million to 340 plaintiffs, who claim Zicam nasal spray permanently damaged their sense of smell, a condition known as anosmia. In the summer of 2005, Matrixx also settled the only lawsuit that has gone to trial,... - California Overtime: Advice from a Lawyer
Apr-5-06 Are you owed overtime? If so, take this advice from Todd Schneider, California employment lawyer: Keep track of the hours you work and let your employer know if you are owed overtime. If your employer refuses to pay, contact a lawyer. And remember, never sleep on your rights. "California is more protective of its workers than any other state in the... - Fentanyl Deaths - Severe Math Problems at FDA
Mar-27-06 Describing fentanyl as a "very strong narcotic," on July 15, 2005, the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory regarding the safe use of transdermal fentanyl patches in response to reports of 120 deaths in patients using the patch for pain management, stating that some patients and doctors might not be fully aware of its dangers. A cursory investigation of dr... - Unpaid Overtime: Questions answered by a lawyer
Jan-20-06 From a phone interview with Robin Workman, Trial Attorney, Qualls & Workman, LLP Q: Why would some companies rather pay fines than pay overtime? A: It is simply a cost benefit analysis. From a fiscal standpoint it is more cost effective for some companies not to pay overtime. Companies can roll the dice and they may never get sued. A large corporati... - Who isn't against Wal-Mart?
Jan-5-06 Wal-Mart just can't seem to do anything right. It has now been caught trying to "pull a fast one" on its consumers. Consumers against Wal-Mart Its Wisconsin stores have been fined $25,000, settling allegations that the giant retailer overcharged customers for bulk items, including sweet potatoes, grapes and grind-it-yourself coffee. [ Business Week... - Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announces Recall of 45,000 Stanley Vacuum Bottles
On September 21, 2005 Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) announced a recall of about 45,000 Stanley thermos bottles due to reports that the handles on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to be broken injecting non-toxic carbon powder into the air. Inhalation of the powder can cause short-term vision and breathing issues, posing a... - West Bend Housewares Announces Recall of 14,000 Coffeemaker Carafes
On August 19th, West Bend Housewares LLC, of West Bend, Wisconsin announced a recall of about 14,000 ten cup coffee makers and replacement carafes based on reports that the carafe handle can break resulting in a burn or laceration risk for the consumer. Obviously, the burning can come about from the spilled hot liquid, the lacerations the result of the... - Lamplight Farms Inc. Announces Recall of nearly One Million Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
On August 23rd, Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin announced the recall of about 963,000 Tiki® Bamboo Torches and 18,000 Replacement Fuel Canisters for the model. The company states that the exterior surfaces of the lamp's flame guard can absorb fuel and ignite the torch and nearby combustibles, creating a serious burn and fire hazard... - The Holmes Company expands previous recall of "Rival" Slow Cookers
On July 29th, 2005 The Holmes company of Milford, Massachusetts announced an expansion of a previous recall for their "Rival" brand Slow Cookers. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled slow cookers immediately. The handles on the base of these slow cookers can break, resulting in a serious burn hazard to consumers and others near the cookers... - Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex Agree to pay $1.2 fine for Failing to Report Defective Products
On March 30th, 2005, the US Consumer Products Safety Commission announced that Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex (HB/PS) of Glen Allen, VA has agreed to pay a $1.2 million civil penalty for allegedly failing to report appropriately to the Commission in regards to problems reported with three separate products; countertop toasters, juice extractors and slow c... - Lamplight Farms Inc. Announces Recall of 350,000 "Tiki Cone Metal" Torches Sold at Wal-Mart
On July 19th, Lamplight Farms Inc., a division of the Bradley Company of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin announced the recall of about 350,000 "Tiki Cone Metal" Torches due to reports that the cover can loosen and spill, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers in addition to a risk to property. Lamplight Farms says it has received one report of the l... - Lakewood Recalls 70,000 Oil Filled Electric Heaters
On January 26th, 2005 Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL announced a recall of approximately seventy thousand (70,000) of its Model 5101 Electric Heater due to rupturing welds which expel oil, hurting consumers that may be nearby. Lakewood states that is aware of 28 incidents where the welds ruptured, and in one case a c... - Wal-Mart and Walgreens AbEnergizer Settlement
The two massive retail stores have agreed to pay a combined $650,000 settlement for selling an illegal product. The AbEnergizer Abdominal Muscle Stimulator is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration; it is misbranded and therefore illegal. The medical device claimed to stimulate stomach muscles with an electrical current. Wal-Mart and Walgre... - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. illegal immigrant Settlement
Federal authorities accused the world's largest retailer of employing illegal immigrants. Since, 1997, authorities have discovered over 250 cases of illegal immigrants employed by janitor contracting services and then hired by Wal-Mart. The employees sometimes worked 7 days a week without overtime or compensation and were often locked in stores overnight... - Imation Corp. disposable cameras Settlement
After a six-year legal battle, Jazz Photo Corp., a reloader of disposable cameras, entered into a $25 million settlement with data storage giant Imation Corp. for allegedly faulty camera film. In a case being tried before Hon. Jose Linares of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the settlement was approved by Hon. Morris Stern... - Settlement
The Federal Labor Department charged the chain store with failing to abide with child labor laws. The 24 violations included 85 teenagers working in Arkansas, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Wal-Mart agreed to pay $135,540 to settle the federal child-labor charges. (Feb-16-05) [ NEWSDAY ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would...