How to Find Out if an Auto Part Has Been Recalled
When it comes to maintaining and repairing your vehicle, it’s important to ensure that you are using high-quality and safe parts. Unfortunately, not all auto parts are created equal, and some may have defects or design flaws that can put you and your passengers at risk. In these cases, the manufacturer or the National Highway […]
Philips Respironics Breathing Machines Recalled By The Millions
Millions of sleep apnea and breathing machines have been recalled by the medical device manufacturer Philips Respironics. The updated recall states the DreamStation CPAP sleep apnea and other breathing machines may increase lung injury risks. In April 2021, the initial Philips Sleep Apnea Device recall was issued, and in June 2021, the recall was updated. […]
Defective Toys Could Seriously Harm Your Child – Tips For Parents
No parent should ever have to worry about the toys they purchase causing harm to their child. Unfortunately, we have all heard the nightmares of defective toys causing substantial injuries to children. When this happens, parents are often able to secure compensation from the companies or manufacturers responsible for the defective toy. However, product liability […]
How Does the FDA Handle Prescription Drug Recalls?
When you turn on the TV at night, chances are you will see one or more commercials discussing the recall of a prescription drug. While most people may ignore these commercials, the reality is that prescription drug recalls are not uncommon. However, many people are unaware of the actual drug recall process. It is important […]
Tips for Avoiding Defective Toys for Children
Nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not the toys they buy will cause their children harm. Unfortunately, defective toys are not uncommon. A quick look at the recall website maintained by the government will show that dozens of toys are recalled each year. Data available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)shows […]
Amazon Product Liability Case Heading To PA Supreme Court
Debates over whether or not Amazon could or should be held liable for defective products sold through their platform have raged for more than a decade. In general, most manufacturers and retailers can be held liable if they sell a defective product that causes harm to a consumer. However, Amazon has long held that they […]
Why You Should Watch Out For Drug Recalls
The last thing anybody should have to worry about when they are prescribed a medication by a doctor is that there will be side effects that neither are they, nor their doctor, would have any knowledge of. Prescription drug recalls have been in the news a lot lately, particularly concerning the heartburn medication Zantac and […]
Do You Understand The Pharmaceutical Approval Process?
The award-winning product liability attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson have a long and proud history of helping clients who have been injured due to negligent prescription drug companies. We recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a client who has taken Elmiron for the treatment of interstitial cystitis and has subsequently sustained permanent eye damage. […]
3M Claims US Soldiers Don’t Deserve To Know About Safety Issues
In 2018, company 3M settled a lawsuit with the US government for $9.1 million. The case revolved around earplugs that 3M manufactured specifically for the US military (Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2). The lawsuit was brought under the False Claims Act and alleged that the earplugs were defective. Further, the lawsuit alleged that 3M had […]
Weight Loss Drug Belviq And Increased Cancer Risk
New studies have been released that show the popular weight loss drug Belviq, also known as lorcaserin, could put people at a higher risk of developing cancer. The findings of the study have led to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to call for a temporary suspension of the distribution of Belviq. At Colson […]
