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Walmart Recalls BHG Aromatherapy Room Spray
Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray Due to Bacterial Concerns On October 22, 2021, Reuters reported that Walmart recalled approximately 3,900 bottles of aromatherapy spray out of concern for the safety of consumers. The recall came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tested a version of an aromatherapy spray by Better Homes and Gardens…
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Baby Formula Lawsuits Stem From Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Baby Formula, and Lawsuits WebMD describes Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, as “a serious disease that affects the intestines of premature infants” that typically “happens within the first 2 weeks of life in babies who are fed formula instead of breast milk.” Now, families of premature babies who developed NEC are filing lawsuits against…
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Judicial Panel Centralizes Sunscreen MDL Against Johnson & Johnson
Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Sunscreen Litigation Against Johnson & Johnson The federal JPML (Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation) granted an order that will centralize multidistrict litigation (MDL) filed against Johnson & Johnson over sunscreen contaminated with benzene. The judicial panel ruled that the cases would be centralized before Judge Anuraag Singhal in the Southern District…
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Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Recalled CPAP Litigation
Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuits The U.S. JPML (Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation) has decided to consolidate the multiple Philips CPAP lawsuits and BiPAP lawsuits that have been filed in federal courts across the nation. After hearing oral arguments, the JPML has determined that the lawsuits will be centralized in one court…
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Bayer Recalls Lotrimin and Tinactin Because of Benzene Contamination
Bayer Recalls Lotrimin Spray and Tinactin Spray Because of Benzene Contamination In an October 1, 2021 announcement, Bayer issued a voluntary recall of some of its products because of the presence of benzene. Bayer’s recall, one it calls strictly a precautionary measure, comes on the heels of other companies also pulling products because of the…
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NY Legislators Seek Establishment of Nursing Home Compensation Fund
New York Legislators Seek to Establish $4 Billion Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund Queens Assemblyman Ron Kim is the sponsor of a bill that will establish a large nursing home victims compensation fund. The legislation, if passed, will open the door to financial relief for families of the approximately 15,000 individuals who died in NY…
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Coppertone Recalls Sunscreen Because of Benzene Contamination
Coppertone Recalls Sunscreen Contaminated With Benzene On September 30, 2021, Coppertone issued a voluntary recall of some of its aerosol sunscreen products because they tested positive for benzene. Benzene is a known human carcinogen and is the reason for a recent string of sunscreen and other consumer product recalls. In its announcement, Coppertone, which Beiersdorf…
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Pressure Cooker Explosions Lawsuits
Pressure Cooker Explosions Lead to Lawsuits A May 2021 National Law Review (NLR) article calls into question the safety of some of America’s favorite pressure cookers. Pressure cookers combine high heat and high pressure to save time cooking meals. Pressure cookers, insta-posts, and similar kitchen devices have become quite trendy in recent years. Unfortunately, as…
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CPAP Recall Lawsuits
Philips CPAP and BIPAP Recall Leads to Lawsuits Philips recalled millions of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure) machines because of the potential adverse health effects of their noise-abatement foam. The recall has left many people without replacements or refunds, and some are seeking justice and compensation through lawsuits. Why…
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US JPML to Hear Motions Related to Johnson & Johnson and Philips Recalls
The US Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to Hear Motions On Consolidation The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML; “the Panel”) will soon be considering motions to consolidate in several important cases. The Panel released a Hearing Session Order stating that it will convene on September 30, 2021, in St. Louis to…
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