Appendectomy Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Negligence Caused Child’s Death
Children's Hospital in Alabama faces a wrongful death lawsuit over the failure to diagnose postsurgical complications which led to the death of a seven-year-old girl.
Tag Archives: Child Death
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CPSC Issues New Magnet Toy Safety Warning Following Massive Recall
The CPSC has issued a new warning about the risks of powerful toy magnet sets after reports of injuries and deaths, particularly among children.
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Millions of Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnet Sets Recalled Over Ingestion Injury Risks
About 10 million toy magnets sold by Zen Magnets and Neoballs are being recalled due to ingestion risks to children.
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CPSC Files Lawsuit Over Residential Elevator Gap That Has Caused Death, Serious Injury
The CPSC has filed a lawsuit against ThyssenKrupp, seeking to force an elevator recall following warnings that some models used in residential homes have a gap between the doors which…
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Improving Pediatric Emergency Room “Readiness” Among All Trauma Centers Would Save Lives: Study
A new study finds that children treated in Emergency Rooms with higher readiness scores have a greater chance of survival.
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NHTSA National Heatstroke Prevention Campaign Launched to Prevent Child Deaths In Hot Cars
Federal safety officials have launched a campaign to prevent the deaths of children left alone in hot vehicles, after pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths reached record highs in recent years.
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Peloton Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Problems with Treadmill Design
Peloton faces a class action lawsuit over its Treadmill+ exercise machines, which the CPSC warns could cause serious injuries to children and pets.
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Peloton Tread+ Risks Lead To Urgent CPSC Warning, But Manufacturer Refuses To Recall Treadmills
Peloton is refusing to recall its Treadmill+ design despite numerous incidents of children and pets getting pulled under and injured, including at least one child death.
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Compounded Heparin Sodium Recall Issued Due To Lack Of Preservatives, Infant Death Risk
A compounded heparin sodium recall announced by the FDA warns that certain lots may contain preservatives which could put newborn lives at risk.
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Ikea reaches $46M Settlement With Family of Toddler Killed By Dresser
IKEA has agreed to pay $46 million to the parents of a two-year-old who died when a dresser fell on him after the dressers should have been recalled.