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• Mercedes-Benz Tail Light Problems Result in NHTSA Investigation

  July 17, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Nearly a quarter million Mercedes-Benz C-class vehicles are under investigation for brake lights that may overheat and cause fires.

• Medtronic Pacemaker Recall Issued for Consulta and Syncra Implants

  July 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Medtronic Consulta and Syncra pacemaker recall has been announced due to manufacturing defects that could affect the sterility and functionality of the devices.

• Link Between Hydrofracking and Earthquakes Identified in Study

  July 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report suggests that hydraulic fracturing and industrial wastewater disposal injection wells appear to be increasing earthquake activity in the U.S.

• Apple Juice Arsenic Level Guidance Proposed by FDA

  July 15, 2013

  Russell Maas

  In response to concerns about the potentially harmful effects of arsenic in apple juice, the FDA has proposed an “action...

• Tylenol Overdose Victims’ Quality of Life Worse Than Other Liver Patients

  July 12, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Victims of Tylenol liver damage report a poorer quality of life than other liver failure patients, according to a new study.

• Pistachio Recall Issued Due to Salmonella Poisoning Risk

  July 12, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Multiple lots of ARO and Treasured Harvest pistachios have been recalled due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

• Mistrial Declared in First Federal Trial for Bard Avaulta Mesh Case

  July 11, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  First Bard Avaulta trial ended in a mistrial, after testimony that the vaginal mesh was removed from the market.

• Cracker Barrell “Stained Glass” Lamp Recall Issued Due to Fire, Shock Risk

  July 11, 2013

  Russell Maas

  About 8,000 decorative lamps sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel have been recalled due to fire and shock risks.

• Lipitor Lawsuit Filed By Mississippi Woman Diagnosed with Diabetes

  July 10, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Lipitor lawsuit has been filed by a Mississippi woman who claims she contracted diabetes as a result of taking the cholesterol drug.

• Mirena IUD Litigation Moving Forward In New Jersey State Court

  July 9, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A New Jersey Judge has assigned lawyers to leadership roles in Mirena litigation at the state level following the initial conference.