Adventist Health, the parent company of Florida Hospital has agreed to pay $5.4 million to the United States government to settle claims involving improper procedures in their Radiological Oncology services. Patients with Medicare and Tricare were treated without proper supervision by a qualified health professional, according to an article in the Orlando Sentinel. This settlement […]
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Firework Safety
Doug / 07-03-2014 / Consumer Safety
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, people all over the United States are planning gatherings, cookouts and – an all time favorite to most – fireworks. Although the Fourth brings with it celebrations in many forms, it also brings with it risks. Fireworks are explosives and although they have become synonymous with Independence Day […]
Cracking Down on Defective and Violative Goods
Doug / 06-03-2014 / Consumer Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) system for targeting high-risk cargo showed net results in the latter half of the fiscal year 2013. Targeting method has helped CPSC to identify about 8.2 million units of consumer products that violate U.S. safety rules or that were defective. In total during the fiscal year of 2013 […]
Attention Florida Winn Dixie Shoppers
Doug / 02-19-2014 / Consumer Safety
As of January 12, 2014, Winn Dixie announced an immediate recall of 30 oz. canisters of the store’s Instant Chocolate Drink Mix, with the expiration date JUL 14 15B. The product was pulled fro the shelves of Winn Dixie locations throughout Florida due to a potential incorrect formula mixture, which could result in an undeclared […]
Starting a Food Fight in Federal Court
Doug / 09-03-2013 / Consumer Safety
The Northern District of California Federal Court is turning into a scene from “Animal House” with fighting left and right. This is not the typical food fight we all know and remember, but a legal battle over labeling and healthy food choices. According to Contra Costa Times, “class-actions lawsuits have piled up […] targeting the […]
Has Your Child’s New Bike Been Properly Assembled
Doug / 06-06-2013 / Consumer Safety
Whether you purchased it at one of the big box stores, or went to the local bike shop, getting a new bike is a huge part of childhood. Learning to ride for the first time, and finally being able to take off the training wheels are memories that bring a smile regardless of age. As […]
How Product Recalls Work
Doug / 04-25-2013 / Consumer Safety
Yesterday we spoke about how Product Liability Litigation works, and how it can protect all consumers, not just our clients. In that message, we mentioned that product recalls created from this litigation are one of the ways all consumers are protected by product liability litigation. But how do product recalls themselves work? There are many […]
Summer Infant Baby Monitor Recall Due to Strangulation Risk
Doug / 02-14-2011 / Defective products
According to CNN, a popular baby monitor model is under a massive product recall after two cases of strangled babies in the United States. The recall includes almost 2 million Summer Infant baby video monitors. Summer Infant is voluntarily recalling handheld, digital and color video monitors, around 40 different models. The monitors are made in […]
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