Scope Infection Lawsuit Patients across the United States have filed medical scope infection lawsuits after contaminated endoscopes and duodenoscopes allegedly transmitted dangerous bacterial infections during procedures such as ERCP, colonoscopy, and other endoscopic treatments.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuit Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits allege that implanted pain devices malfunctioned, migrated, or caused nerve damage, often forcing patients to undergo revision or removal surgery.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera lawsuits are being investigated for women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera birth control shots, claiming that Pfizer failed to adequately disclose side effects.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued by users of Suboxone who experienced tooth loss, broken teeth or required dental extractions. Settlement benefits may be available.
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers are pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, Wegovy lawsuits and Mounjaro lawsuits over gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, which can leave users with long-term gastrointestinal side effects
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Individuals who suffered harm, or families who lost a loved one after using nitrous oxide products may be eligible for financial compensation through a nitrous oxide lawsuit.
Breast Mesh Lawsuit Lawyers are investigating breast mesh lawsuits for women who suffered infections, pain, or implant failure from internal bra implants used in breast reconstruction surgery.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Sports betting addiction lawsuits are being investigated for college students and young adults who developed gambling problems after using apps like FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging that the platforms failed to warn about the addictive nature of their features and marketing practices.
Task It 1-Up Folding Step Stool Recall Issued After Fall Injuries February 15, 2013 Russell Maas Add Your CommentsAbout 6,500 plastic step stools have been recalled due to a risk that they may crack and break, posing a potential fall and injury hazard for consumers. A Task*It 1-UP folding step stool recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 14, after the manufacturer, Cramer LLC, received at least 14 reports of the stools breaking and cracking, including at least 2 reports of consumers injuring their back, neck, and head.The recalled step stools have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step covered with a black rubber treading and have two 11.5 inch legs that can be folded inward for storage. The stools have “1-UP step” printed on the products packaging and have “Task*It” printed on the legs.Do You Know about…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONDo You Know About…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONThe recalled step stools were manufactured in China by Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Missouri and sold at office supply stores such as Staples, United Stationers, and SP Richards nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40.In December, Home Depot recalled 20,000 extendable stepstool ladders after receiving multiple reports that the inner and side walls may collapse suddenly, causing at least 9 reported injuries. Those step stool ladders were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and on homedepot.com from August 2012 to October 2012 for about $88.The CPSC recommends that consumers immediately stop using the step stools and contact Cramer LLC at (800) 366-6700 or visit their website at www.cramerinc.com to receive a free replacement step stool. Written by: Russell MaasManaging Editor & Senior Legal JournalistRussell Maas is a paralegal and the Managing Editor of AboutLawsuits.com, where he has reported on mass tort litigation, medical recalls, and consumer safety issues since 2010. He brings legal experience from one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms and oversees the site’s editorial strategy, including SEO and content development. 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