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Recent Posts in Product Liability

  • Some Companies Will Do Anything to Avoid a Product Recall - Here's Why

    Sep 27, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to ensure their products do not pose unreasonable risks to consumers who use them. This means they must take steps in ensuring goods are appropriately ...
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  • What Are EpiPens Used For?

    Sep 15, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    In a previous blog, we reported on an FDA Warning Letter that accused the manufacturer of the EpiPen, Meridian Medical Technologies, of failing to adequately investigate and handle reports of defects ...
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  • What You Need to Know About the EpiPen Recall

    Sep 13, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    In March of 2017, Meridian Medical Technologies’ issued a voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. devices over a potential defect that can result in the auto-injector product’s ...
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  • Malfunctioning Ride Kills One, Injures Several Others at Ohio State Fair

    Jul 27, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    One person was killed and seven others injured, including two who are in critical condition, after a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. According to authorities, the incident took ...
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  • Latest Takata Recall Affects 652K More Vehicles

    Apr 28, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Earlier this year, it was reported that thirteen automakers are recalling over 652,000 vehicles within the United States due to a dangerous Takata airbag inflator recall. Automakers included in this ...
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  • Repackaging of Avastin Into Insulin Needles Creates Risk of Silicone Contamination of the Eye

    Apr 25, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Avastin is FDA approved for the intravenous treatment of cancer, and has been used in that application since 2004. Because of its ability to prevent new blood vessels from forming, Avastin has been ...
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  • Why are So Many Dangerous Products for Sale?

    Mar 20, 2017 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) only examines a small percentage of the products it regulates, often deferring judgement to the companies that sell them. The system expects ...
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  • Listeria Threat Prompts Kellogg to Recall Eggo Waffles

    Sep 20, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Kellogg Co. has issued a recall of about 10,000 cases of Eggo Waffles due to concerns over listeria. Fear of listeria contamination has led Kellogg Co. to recall about 10,000 cases of its Eggo ...
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  • Multiple Burns Received from TriStar's Power Pressure Cooker XL

    Aug 11, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Advertised as a newer and faster way to cook your meals, the Power Pressure Cooker XL by TriStar Products has gained much attention recently, but not because of its efficiency. The “as seen on TV” ...
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  • Product Liability vs. Medical Malpractice

    Aug 1, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN THINGS GO WRONG WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE OR DRUG? THE PRODUCT'S MANUFACTURER OR THE DOCTOR WHO USED IT? The line between product liability and medical malpractice claims can be ...
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  • Generic Drug Manufacturers Still Immune from Lawsuits: Change to FDA Regulations Stalled Again

    Jun 21, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    You’re at the pharmacy filling a prescription. The pharmacist asks, “Generic okay?” Without giving it a second thought, you say, “Sure,” (like we all do) and you’re on your way. Not so fast. If you ...
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  • New FDA Regulations on E-Cigarettes

    May 17, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced new regulations for e-cigarettes. Prior to this, e-cigarettes were unregulated. The new rules will cover e-cigarettes, cigars, and ...
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  • How Does the FDA Regulate Prescription Drugs?

    May 12, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    The First Steps The first step for a company seeking approval to sell a new drug is to perform laboratory and animal tests to learn how the drug works, and whether or not it will be safe enough for ...
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  • Talc Powder Trial Results in $55 Million Verdict

    May 5, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    A jury in St. Louis ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 million in a talc powder verdict. The plaintiff is a woman who used the company’s talc-containing products as a means for feminine hygiene and ...
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  • IVC Filter Dangers

    May 2, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    When a person develops a serious condition known as deep vein thrombosis, they must take action right away. Deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in the vein. If this blood clot moves, it ...
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  • Taxotere and Links to Permanent Hair Loss

    Apr 27, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Originally approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2004 to treat women with breast cancer, Taxotere (docetaxel) has been linked to the possibility of permanent hair loss . The ...
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  • Heart Failure a Side Effect of Saxagliptin?

    Apr 20, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Saxagliptin , a type 2 diabetes drug, has been linked to potential heart failure. According to a recent update announced by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), type 2 diabetes drugs ...
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  • How E-Cigarettes Work

    Apr 18, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    E-cigarettes are continuously growing in popularity. They have been marketed as a safe alternative to regular cigarettes. Not everyone understands how they work, though. At Spangenberg Shibley & Liber ...
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  • Getting a Grip around Dangerously Powdered Latex Gloves

    Apr 6, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Before being examined by a doctor, nurse or other health worker, you should ask your medical professional whether or not they use latex gloves that contain a powder. Public Citizen , a consumer ...
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  • History of E-Cigarette Explosions

    Apr 6, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Thousands and thousands of people are now using e-cigarettes as an alternative for their smoking habits. Unfortunately, in doing so, they are often ignoring the warnings of potential danger that are ...
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  • The Dangers of Exploding E-Cigarettes

    Mar 28, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    When e-cigarettes were introduced on the United States market in 2007, they were marketed as a safer alternative to regular cigarettes. Since that time, sales have increased from $20 million to ...
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  • Studies Show Connection Between Talc Usage & Ovarian Cancer

    Mar 22, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    If you are a woman who has used products containing talc for feminine hygiene, there are numerous studies that may be of interest to you. According to research, women who regularly use talcum powder, ...
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  • Bard Inferior Vena Cava Filters and the FDA

    Jan 9, 2016 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Bard inferior vena cava (IVF) filters are small medical devices with spider-like legs which are inserted into a vein in order to “catch” a blood clot before it travels to the lungs or heart. In ...
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  • Serious Infections Linked to 3M Bair Hugger Warmer Usage

    Dec 15, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    Created in 1988, the Bair Hugger was looked to be a revolution in the surgery world. Designed to maintain body heat within surgery patients, the device is one-time use. Hospital staff can place the ...
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  • Doctor Who Invented Forced-Air Warmer Now Says Device Poses Risks

    Oct 10, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP
    The inventor of a widely-used item of surgical equipment is now asking hospitals to discontinue the use of the Bair Hugger forced-air warmer. The Bair Hugger is a blanket-like device which covers a ...
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