Emails, Expert Testimony Illustrate Dangers of the DePuy ASR
The safety of the DePuy metal-on-metal hip implant continues to be called into question during the Kransky v. DePuy case currently taking place at the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. Emails and expert testimony paint the device in an unflattering light, especially when it comes to demonstrably heightened levels of metal that could… read more
Vibe, Matrix, & Corolla Vehicles Recalled Over Airbag Deployment Risk
Pontiac Vibe, Corolla Matrix, and Corolla vehicles of the 2003 through 2004 model years are being recalled by Toyota. A total of 887,709 vehicles are being recalled because of the possibility that shorting could occur within the circuits of the Supplemental Restraint System. The ensuing increase of heat which could occur might lead the circuits… read more
4,200 Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys Recalled Over Ingestion Hazard
More high powered magnet sets are being recalled because of the potential injury threat they could pose to children and others who swallow more than one of the magnets. This recall was announced by the American Fork, Utah-based Kringles Toys and Gifts and pertains to Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys containing 231 tiny magnets. 4,200 units… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Expanded Recall of Sportspower BouncePro Trampolines
In May of last year, around 92,000 Sportspower BouncePro trampolines that contained brown tetlon netting were recalled because of the fall hazard posed to children. Now, that recall has been expanded to include an additional 28,000 units with black netting. As before, the netting around these 14-foot wide units is in danger of breaking, which… read more
Could DePuy Executive’s Promotion Hurt Company?
The New York Times suggests that new details revealed at a trial in Los Angeles this week could hurt Johnson & Johnson’s ability to move forward from the controversy surrounding the ASR XL hip implants. The executive who oversaw the implant’s introduction in the United States has since been promoted to president of the DePuy… read more
Hip Replacement Patient ‘Depressed’ After Facing Another Surgery
A 65-year-old man who has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy unit said he was “depressed” after learning that he would need another surgery to remove his failing ASR XL hip implant. His case is the first of 10,000 lawsuits to go to trial. Internal company documents presented at trial have shown that… read more
DePuy President Testifies All-Metal Hips Not Recalled for Safety
The president of Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy unit testified via videotape that the recall of 93,000 all-metal hip implants was not because of concerns about safety. The first of 10,000 lawsuits against J&J is being tried at a court in Los Angeles. The case involves a Montana man whose hip failed. The company president said… read more
Witness Testifies Hip Implant Failed to Meet J&J’s Own Standards
The ASR XL hip implant that is the subject of 10,000 lawsuits failed to meet Johnson & Johnson’s own safety test, according to a consultant who testified at the bellwether trial in Los Angeles. Internal company documents revealed the chromium and cobalt debris produced by the ASR was 16 times the amount created in a… read more
Exploding Exercise Ball Injures NBA Player
An NBA player has reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit against the manufacturer and distributors of an exercise ball that exploded during training camp. Francisco Garcia, then 29, was balancing on a Gymnic Burst Resistant Plus Stability Ball while using dumbbells when the ball burst, causing him to fall and fracture his wrist. Garcia… read more
12,200 Crux, Secteur, and Tarmac SL4 Bikes Recalled Over Fall Threat
A company based in the California city of Morgan Hill is recalling a series of bikes because of the potential threat posed to the safety of riders. If you’re a cycling enthusiast, then it’s important that you pay attention to the following recall directive. Specialized Bike Components has announced the recall, which pertains to Crux,… read more
Texting While Driving Ban Introduced in Florida For Fourth Time
Three times a Senator from Venice, Florida has attempted to get a bill passed that would ban texting at the wheel, and three times the measure failed for one reason or another. The Senator explains that the House has never looked upon such a measure with favor and thus never even brought the ban to… read more
Guide To Driving Safely When Snow and Ice Put Vehicles at Risk
All across the country, we’re seeing excessively cold temperatures and wind chill that makes unpleasant conditions seem downright nasty. It’s a tough environment that’s made even more dangerous when a winter storm blows through to compromise roads. You need to know how to safely operate a vehicle if you’re going to brave the conditions, and… read more
