The news is filled with stories about Theranos and allegations of a major scandal. It’s under federal criminal investigation by the Security and Exchange Commission and the US Attorney’s Office. Consumers have responded by filing fraud lawsuits against Theranos. Let’s talk about the real story on what’s happening and why customers might be filing these lawsuits. Background on Theranos Theranos
On June 28, Ikea put forth what is known as a voluntary recall of millions of items due to a tip-over hazard. In total, this recall affects 29 million products, namely drawers and chests. There are several options available to customers who’ve purchased these items in order to remedy the situation. Why the Ikea Recall Was Made and What’s Being
Concerns continue to increase about the risk of cancer to millions of athletes and children from the 12,000 artificial turf surfaces in use across the country. The crumb rubber pellets from recycled tires used on some artificial surfaces are particularly worrisome. The pellets are distributed between artificial blades of grass that are woven into the surface of the material that
When consumers purchase products, it’s assumed they will be made as safe as possible. However, that is not always the case. More and more, products from virtually every category are found to be defective, leading to injuries and sometimes death. When this happens, those affected by the manufacturer’s negligence turn to attorneys skilled in handling incidents involving defective products. As
When a plaintiff is offered an out-of-court settlement, it’s usually because the defendant wants to avoid going to trial. Whether to accept a settlement offer is a big decision for a plaintiff. They must decide if it is better for them to accept what has been offered, or reject it and let their case be decided by a judge and
Teething can be a trying time for parents when their children appear to be experiencing a lot of pain. Naturally they want to be able to provide relief for them. However, some of the teething products that have been relied on for years, are now considered unsafe. One, that was first marketed in 1902, under the name Anästhesin is Benzocaine.
How safe are your child’s school supplies? It’s nearly back-to-school season, and soon parents all over the United States will be rushing to retail stores to purchase the items their children need for the upcoming school year. Amid this hectic season, it is easy to forget that not all products are as safe or well-made as others. In fact, some
People in need of disability coverage initially file with their insurance company. There are several providers who carry and support a range of claims. These insurers have benefits for short-term disability plans and others have policies to handle long-term claims. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was created to help protect those enrolled in plans and their beneficiaries. Inception
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul is under regulatory and legal scrutiny for a number of different reasons. Juul, who is the market leader is facing fire over both the safety of its products and the marketing methods that it uses to sell them. One of the particular areas where Juul has received scrutiny is over its apparent effort to sell e-cigarettes to
Recently, the tide has begun to turn against e-cigarettes. Not only have users suffered severe injuries from the vape pens exploding, but now there are reports of severe illness and even deaths that have possibly resulted from vaping. By mid-August, the CDC had nearly 100 reports of severe lung illnesses that have been alleged to have resulted from e-cigarettes. This
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