Consumer complaints under attorney investigation; no lawsuits filed yet. When certain consumer complaints affect a larger number of individuals, an attorney may begin a class action investigation. The number of people affected in order to begin an investigation can and will vary depending on the nature of the product in question and the complaint involved. For example, a serious auto defect can lead to a loss of many lives and prompt a class action investigation based on a small number of complaints; a mislabeled food product might be recalled but not result in actual injury to anyone and, therefore, not prompt a class action investigation. If an attorney determines there is cause for legal action, a class action investigation can lead to a class action lawsuit being filed.
Washington, DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Board of Pharmacy to investigate reports of seven adverse events associated with steroid injections...
Washington, DC: Abbott is recalling FreeStyle lnsulinx Blood Glucose Meters in the United States, due to issues with incorrect test results. At extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter...
Washington, DC: A study on effects of oxygen in premature babies done several years ago did not properly inform parents of the risks involved, according to federal health officials. The risks involved a type of blindness or death. The study...
New York, NY: Antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may increase risk of bleeding and the need for blood transfusions following operations, according a study done by researchers from the University of California...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public warning regarding the anti-seizure medication Potiga (Ezogabine), stating that it can cause blue skin discoloration and eye abnormalities characterized by pigment changes in the retina...
Washington, DC: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals of a Class 1 recall for Stryker Orthopaedics ShapeMatch Cutting Guide, due to a software defect that results in wider cutting ranges. The recall is prompted...
Washington, DC: Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling 1.7 million cars globally, including some popular Corolla, Matrix and Camry models. In the US, Nissan has recalled approximately 480,000 cars and Mazda a further 45,000. Honda, which is...
Washington, DC: Rich Products Corporation, a Buffalo, N.Y. firm, is expanding its recall of various heat treated, not fully cooked frozen mini meals and snack items to more than 10.5 million pounds because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121...
Washington, DC: Clinical Specialties is voluntarily recalling Avastin unit dose syringes. The product has or potentially could result in an infection within the eye. Clinical Specialties has received reports of five intra-ocular infections from...
Washington, DC: Dynacraft is recalling 10,000 motor scooters sold at Wal-Mart and Toys-R-Us, because the scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. The firm has received nine reports of incidents of...