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.
Chlorpyrifos Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit Chlorpyrifos lawsuits are being investigated for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after direct, residential, occupational or Gulf War pesticide exposure.
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.
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.
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.
Westinghouse Portable Generator Recall Issued Due to Fire Risk December 8, 2017 Irvin Jackson Add Your CommentsAbout 4,500 portable generators have been recalled by federal safety officials, following several reports of problems where the units overheated or caught on fire, indicating that the generators pose a potential burn and injury risk for consumers. The Westinghouse portable generator recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on December 7, due to the potential for the generators to overheat and burst into flames. To date, no injuries or property damage has been reported in relation to the recall.According to the CPSC, the manufacturer has received at least four consumer reports indicating the generators overheated and caught on fire while in use. Customers are being asked to stop using the recall generators immediately to prevent burn and injury hazards.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 recall includes Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electrical devices. The units are marked with a 2200 Running Watts rating and a 2500 Peak Watts rating on the side panel. The Westinghouse iGen2500 models have a bright blue plastic cover and the Westinghouse iPro2500 generators have a plastic gray housing cover. Both models measure about 20 inches long by 18 inches wide by about 11 inches tall, and weight approximately 49 pounds.The recalled generators were manufactured in China for MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio. They were distributed for sale throughout the U.S. online at amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, ClimateRight.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600.About 4,500 units affected by the recall were distributed for sale throughout the United States.Customers are being asked to stop using the recalled generators immediately and to contact MWE Investments at 855-944-3571 or visit them online at www.westinghouseportablepower.com and navigate to the “Product Safety” tab for information on how to schedule a free repair. Written by: Irvin JacksonSenior Legal Journalist & Contributing EditorIrvin Jackson is a senior investigative reporter at AboutLawsuits.com with more than 30 years of experience covering mass tort litigation, environmental policy, and consumer safety. He previously served as Associate Editor at Inside the EPA and contributes original reporting on product liability lawsuits, regulatory failures, and nationwide litigation trends. 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