Archive for the ‘Product Recall’ Category
Posted on September 12th, 2015 by Attorney
Update: According to the latest information from the Center for Diseases Control the recent outbreak has resulted in at lead 340 documented instances on salmonella contraction with 91% of them believed to have consumed cucumbers the week before their illness began. More so the outbreak has resulted on at least 70 hospitalizations and 2 known […]
Posted on September 9th, 2015 by Attorney
The IVC filter is a device used on thousands of patients in the United States each year. Unfortunately, the use of the device has been linked to an increased risk of severe health complications resulting from filter migration or a fracturing of the device. Such complications may include perforation, blood clots, DVT, and death. One […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2015 by Attorney
Update: According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Osamu Corporation of Gardena, California will recall Froze Yellow Fin Tuna with the lot number 68568 due to several reported incidents of Salmonella contraction following the consumption of the product. According to federal and state investigators the tuna has been linked to at least 62 […]
Posted on July 6th, 2015 by Attorney
According to recent reports, the manufacturer of the Omersub Zero Cube Diving mask was recalled due to issues with the glass lens. Original estimates show that approximately 2,600 units of this product were sold to consumers. Original reports show that the lens can shatter causing serious eye injuries. These injuries can be exaggerated when you […]
Posted on March 5th, 2015 by Attorney
Update: Cedars-Sinai, one of the largest and most prestigious hospital in California, is undergoing strict scrutiny after reports surfaces concerning the contraction of the deadly CRE bacterial outbreak amongst several of its patients. According to the latest information one to the four patients has died from complications associated with the infection. The product defect and […]
Posted on February 23rd, 2015 by Attorney
Our firm is currently investigating serious infections caused from the use of the Duodenoscope during various procedures. Duodenoscope’s are used in various pre-surgical procedures. While the device has certain medical uses, its design makes is very difficult to properly clean after use. As a result subsequent receipeints were exposed to potential infections. Such infections include the […]
Posted on November 17th, 2014 by Attorney
Ventamatic misting fans are used to disperse a cool mist to customers or passerbys at an establishment. In many cases they are used in outdoor settings so that customers at an establishment or venue can keep cool. Our firm is currently investigating the use of this product and the electrical shock caused to consumers. In […]
Posted on November 15th, 2014 by Attorney
Our firm is currently investigating injuries caused by Aqua Lung, which result in serious bodily injuries and or death. In these cases the rubber handles which attach to the weight pockets can detach when the divers are attempting to dislodge the weight pockets. As a result this can cause sudden drowning by the user, resulting […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2014 by Attorney
Our law firm is investigating possible claims of individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died due to defective airbags in Toyota and Honda vehicles manufactured by Takata corp. According to lead investigators from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, such airbags can deploy with minor impact resulted in the explosion of metal shrapnel […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2014 by Attorney
Our law firm is currently investigating possible class action and single party claims against the manufactures of the blood thinning medication Xarelto (rivaroxaban). If you or a loved one have suffered from severe medical complication due to the taking of this drug contact our law offices. Xarelto is a relatively new anti-coagulant drug approved by […]
Posted on August 26th, 2014 by Attorney
The Consumer Product Safety Commission along with manufacturers have announced a voluntary recall of bean bag chairs produced by Ace Bayou. According to investigators the “zippers on the bag chairs can open and children can crawl inside, get trapped and suffocate.” A 13 year old and a 3 year old have suffocated and died due […]
Posted on August 7th, 2014 by Attorney
According to statistics every year thousands of drivers and passengers are injures in auto accidents where the safety airbags of their vehicles fail to deploy in a proper manner or fail to deploy all together. There are several significant causes of airbag deployment failures (1) Failure to properly install the airbag system in the vehicle, […]
Posted on August 1st, 2014 by Attorney
The attorneys at the Normandie Law Firm are currently investigating possible class action and or single party lawsuits against Advanced Bionics, the manufacturers of the various models of the Cochlear Implant. According to various studies conducted by various entities the implantation of the hearing aid implant has been linked to the development of serious injuries […]
Posted on July 25th, 2014 by Attorney
The Normandie Law Firm is currently investigating possible class action and single party lawsuits against producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail establishments over the sale of various produce which may have been contaminated with the bacterial agent Listeria. If you or a loved one have suffered grievous harm due to the consumption of produce contact our […]
Posted on July 17th, 2014 by Attorney
Latest Update: Bollinger Fitness and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a recall of over 60,000 resistances bands. According to the recall information the door anchor ball can release resulting in significant injuries to the user. The use of resistance bands as an exercise tool have expanded over the past decade resulting in a […]
Posted on July 10th, 2014 by Attorney
St. St. Jude Silzone Heart Valve is a medical implant that was recalled in 2000. Before the recall various clinical trials and studies eluded to a possible link between the implantation of the Silzone devices containing silver and serious often life threatening health complications. According to the FDA silver coated valves can experience a specific […]
Posted on July 8th, 2014 by Attorney
Over the past few months we have been speaking with dozens of clients who were harmed as a result of vehicle defects. GM recently released a notice indicating that they would make payments for the damages suffered by those who were injured. If you were harmed in a recalled GM car and are considering pursuing […]
Posted on June 25th, 2014 by Attorney
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Covina, the manufactures of the wine opener Wine Access Systems, have issued a recall of close to 65,000 of their products. According to the CPSC website the agency has received multiple reports of injures due to wine bottles breaking and bursting. The product uses a hollow […]
Posted on June 11th, 2014 by Attorney
According to statistics, more than 30,000 individuals in the United States suffer some type of harm due to an exploding propane tank. Injuries can range from minor 1st degree burns to severe scorching of the body resulting in long-term hospitalizations, skin grafting and other needed cosmetic surgeries. Victims of burn injuries caused by barbeque propane […]
Posted on May 31st, 2014 by Attorney
Recall Update: According to the Consumer Product Safety Administration the Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems manufactured by Trident has been recalled due to the risk of fires. The specific name of the product is Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools; the recall included over 3,500 units. So far there have been close to forty reports […]