Parents of premature babies are filing lawsuits against the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil baby formula, after their newborns consumed cow’s milk-based formula. The consumption of these products has been linked to the development of NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, among premature babies. What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a rare gastrointestinal …
Stryker STAR Ankle Implant Failures Prompt Lawsuits
In early 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication for Stryker STAR Ankle implants. The statement advised patients, caregivers, and health care providers about the dangers, risks, and failures of the product. An FDA study found that use of the device is connected to a higher-than-expected risk of fracturing in the polyethylene component. Fracturing may lead …
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Class action targets allergens in Airheads candy
Airheads candy is under fire for mislabeling ingredients on its packaging. The mislabeling of “Airheads Gummies” has to do with a particular allergen: tree nuts. The Problem with Airheads Gummies The label for Airheads Gummies carries a a “tree-nut free” stamp, but one of its ingredients is coconut oil. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), coconut is considered a …
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Hair relaxer products linked to uterine and ovarian cancer
Hair relaxer products from well-known brands such as L’Oréal and Revlon continue to be linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. African American women and other women of color are often the primary consumers of these hair relaxer products, meaning that this litigation is rooted in the racial stigmatization of natural hair. The lawyers at …
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