San Antonio Bay oysters contaminated by norovirus.

Legal News for Texas Product Liability Attorneys. The Texas Department of State and Health recalls San Antonio Bay oysters contaminated with norovirus. FDA warns of norovirus in San Antonio Bay (Texas) oysters. Austin, TX—The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a recall of all oysters harvested in the San Antonio Bay area […]

Consumer Reports Study: Toyota and Ford receives most sudden acceleration complaints

Legal News for product liability attorneys. Toyota receives the most complains of sudden acceleration, while Ford comes in second. Product liability attorneys alert- A Consumer Reports study showed Toyota and Ford had the most complaints of sudden acceleration. West Palm Beach, FL—A recent Consumer Reports study revealed the 2008 Toyota models had a higher number […]

Federal investigators ignored runaway Toyota cases

Legal news for product liability attorneys. A review of federal records revealed federal investigators ignored runaway cases. Product liability lawyers alerts- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials ignored reports of Toyota sudden accelerations. West Palm Beach, FL—Since 2001, over 1,000 reports from Toyota and Lexus automotive owners have stated their vehicles suddenly accelerated on their […]

Government lawyers settle $2.3 billion Pfizer fraud lawsuit

Government lawyers with the Department of Justice announced a $2.3 billion settlement agreement with Pfizer in a health care fraud lawsuit. Pfizer, a major drug company, agrees to pay $2.3 billion, the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history. Washington government attorneys settle lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturer, Pfizer Inc., recovering largest civil liabilities in […]

Baby death alert-parents stop using Simplicity bassinets!

The CPSC updated its previous defective Simplicity brand bassinet alert after reports of two more infant deaths. Four reported total infant deaths in Graco and Winnie the Pooh sleeper bassinets. Florida product liability attorney Consumer Product Safety Commission alerts 4 infant deaths from defective Simplicity baby sleepers. West Palm Beach, FL–The U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]

Idaho salmonella peanuts remain on shelves!

Nuts For You recalls peanuts after feds discover nuts are from Peanut Corp. of America. Boise, ID(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Nuts For You has participated in a voluntary recall of up to 30 pounds of Roasted and Salted Peanuts on June 25, 2009. Nuts For You is a company located in Preston, Idaho. Safety regulators, with the U.S. Food […]

California’s OKK Trading makes lead paint toys!

L.A. County toy manufacturer settles $665,000 federal fines for lead toys violations. Los Angeles, CA(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–CPSC regulators announced on June 25, 2009, that OKK Trading, a firm based out of Commerce, California, will be paying a $665,000 civil penalty settlement. OKK Trading violated a 30-year old lead paint ban on toys and other child safety regulations. […]

Macy’s children’s hoods may cause choking!

Macy’s and federal regulators recall 33,000 kiddie hoods for choking hazard. New York, NY(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Federal regulators and Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc. have issued a voluntary recall of approximately 33,000 Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts. The recall was announced on June 17, 2009. Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc., is a firm based out of New York, New […]

Pennsylvania robes kill house wives!

Warren County robe maker recalls womens’ robes after 6 reported deaths. Pittsburgh, PA(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) www.cpsc.gov has re-announced a recall of 162,000 women’s Chenille Robes on June 11, 2009. Blair LLC, from Warren, Pennsylvania, reported the voluntary recall after being notified of deaths caused by the full-length Chenille robes. The original […]

Merck appeals Vioxx lawsuit!

Merck appeals Vioxx drug safety suit with U.S. Supreme Court Washington, D.C.(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Merck & Company, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, will argue a lower court ruling before the U.S. Supreme Court. As reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the high court agreed to hear the […]

FDA warns Kosher smoked salmon tests positive-Listeria contamination

Strubs Norwegian Style Smoked Steelhead Salmon tests positive for harmful Listeria. New York, NY (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov issued a recall on Tuesday of smoked salmon distributed by West Side Foods, Inc., of Bronx, New York. Consumers are warned to stop eating Strubs Norwegian Style Sliced Smoked Steelhead Salmon that is […]

Virginia peanut company files bankruptcy amidst salmonella outbreak!

Peanut Corp. of America files Chapter 7 after closing Georgia and Texas plants. West Palm Beach, FL (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the Lynchburg, Virginia based peanut processing company, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as reported by Virginia Business on Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov linked a nationwide salmonella outbreak to […]