March 27, 2018 Alka-Seltzer Products Recalled The manufacturer of Alka-Seltzer Plus products has initiated a voluntary recall of its product intended to treat flu and cold symptoms because of an issue with mislabeling. Due to this labeling mismatch, consumers who take the Alka-Seltzer Plus products may unintentionally ingest ingredients that they shouldn’t – especially those who have particular medication allergies. Although … Read More »
March 13, 2018 Supreme Court Issues Guardrail Ruling The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling determining that the PA Department of Transportation – more commonly known as PennDOT – is liable for defective and dangerous guardrails installed on major commuter roadways across the state. In 2015, a husband and wife lost control of their vehicle on a snow-covered and icy roadway in Beaver … Read More »
March 9, 2018 20,000 Fidget Spinners Recalled Even though fidget spinners remain popular, several different product models have been recalled in the last few years. Most recently the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a recall of 20,000 fidget spinner key chains. The commission launched the recall due because of a defect that creates choking hazards for consumers – especially children, who … Read More »
March 8, 2018 Laundry Pod Hazards It probably comes as no surprise that laundry pods – which are filled with liquid laundry detergent – are extremely hazardous when ingested – but the surprising news may be that accidental ingestion occurs most commonly in older, cognitively impaired individuals, such as people with dementia. Children of senior citizens and caregivers (as well as … Read More »
March 6, 2018 Safety Regulations For Kids The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advocates for children’s product safety in a variety of ways. A primary charge of the CPSC is to enact useful legislation that oversees product safety. In a recent move to protect kids from unsafely regulated products, the commission approved a federal safety standard for folding chairs and stools intended … Read More »
February 21, 2018 Safety Issues in 2018 The top safety concerns for 2018 were recently posted on ConsumerSafety.org, an advocacy group dedicated to researching and sharing important news and updates on product safety affecting the public. While we are still in the beginning of 2018, there are already a host of safety concerns on the horizon. According to this advocacy group, Kobe … Read More »
February 14, 2018 Potential Risks of MRI Dye Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable diagnostic tool that lets physicians know what is going on under the surface. To capture images, radiologists will use dye to increase the contrast and make certain elements more visible. While the dye is intended to detect harmful things within the body, it may also cause harm itself. … Read More »
January 31, 2018 The Different Types of Product Liability Lawsuits By Richard M. Jurewicz, Esq. When a person is injured using an industrial or consumer product there are different types of claims. Typically, these depend upon how and why the person was injured. The four types of defect claims include: DESIGN DEFECT – is a flaw that is not limited to one particular product but … Read More »
December 29, 2017 Dangerous, Common Drug Interactions Results from a new poll conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School are in and the data confirms that too few Americans are aware of common and dangerous drug interactions. Although older individuals in particular are more likely to take more than one prescription medication, only one-third say they discuss possible medication interactions, potential … Read More »
