InjuryBoard Philadelphia Archives

• Lawsuit Over Buttery-Flavor Chemical

  Jamie Sheller | April 28, 2009 1:35 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Workplace Injuries

  Dozens of Ohio plant workers have filed lawsuits against makers of a chemical used in a buttery flavoring for microwave popcorn. According to the workers, their lungs have been damaged by inhaling...

• Settlement of Some Magnevist Lawsuits

  Jamie Sheller | April 28, 2009 12:56 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  The German drugmaker Bayer has been defending itself against lawsuits over its contrast agent Magnevist. Recently, Bayer agreed to settle some of the cases out of court, without admitting liability....

• Recall of Intra-aortic Balloons

  Jamie Sheller | April 23, 2009 4:21 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Devices & Implants

  Recently, the FDA issued a Class 1 recall of some intra-aortic balloons, manufactured by Arrow International. The recalled models include various 30 cc, 40 cc and 50 cc intra-aortic balloons...

• Patients Suffering After Using Shoulder Pain Pumps

  Jamie Sheller | April 23, 2009 2:55 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Devices & Implants

  Pain pumps are used after surger to help manage post-surgical pain. Recently, pain pumps used in the shoulders following arthroscopic surgery have been linked to postarthroscopic glenohumeral...

• 1.5 Million GM Vehicles Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | April 15, 2009 9:40 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Recently, General Motors recalled almost 1.5 million passenger sedans. The mid-sized and full-sized vehicles involved in the recall are: 1997-2003 Buick Regals; 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte...

• Questions About Safety of Mini Cars

  Jamie Sheller | April 14, 2009 3:01 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Due to rising fuel costs, smaller cars have become more popular because of their fuel efficiency and low costs. However, recent crash tests show that so called mini cars may compromise on safety....

• Seroquel Should Not Be First Choice For Depression

  Jamie Sheller | April 12, 2009 11:58 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  Due to its worrisome side effects, federal health experts declared that Seroquel should not be a first choice to treat depression. Seroquel is made by AstraZeneca, and is approved as a treatment for...

• Children's Clothing With Drawstrings Defective

  Jamie Sheller | April 12, 2009 10:53 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Several retail companies, including T.J. Maxx and Marshalls failed to promptly report sales of children's clothing with drawstrings through the hood or neck. Those companies have agreed to pay more...

• Raptiva Recalled From Market

  Jamie Sheller | April 09, 2009 12:11 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  Genentech Inc., has voluntarily withdrawn Raptiva from the market. Raptiva is a psoriasis drug that has been linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection. PML...

• Potential Securities Claims Against Regions Financial Corp.

  Jamie Sheller | April 07, 2009 2:58 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  In April 2008, there was an Offering of Trust Preferred Securities of Regions Financing Capital Trust III, connected to Alabama based Regions Financial Corporation. Sheller, P.C. is currently...

• Safety Alert for Zoll Defibrillators

  Jamie Sheller | April 07, 2009 2:44 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: Medical Devices & Implants

  Sudden heart stoppage, known as cardiac arrest, affects between 250,000 and 450,000 Americans each year. Defibrillators are used to try and restore normal heart rhythm by delivering a shock....

• Yamaha Rhino Recall

  Jamie Sheller | April 02, 2009 10:15 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  The Yamaha Rhino is a two passenger off-road recreational vehicle. Recently, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA recalled 145,000 Rhinos. Rhino sales have also been suspended. The recall was announced by the...