Sportspower has received reports of 11 injuries, including broken bones, contusions, and neck and back injuries. The trampolines, which were manufactured in China, included in the child product recall were sold at Walmart from February 2009 to February 2012.

The CPSC recommends that consumers cease using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower at (888) 965-0565 to receive replacement netting for the trampoline.

A Dangerous ‘Toy’

The risk of suffering a sprain, a fracture, or a potentially serious head or neck injury is so high on a trampoline that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that they should never be used at home or at outdoor playgrounds. They contend trampolines should only be used in supervised training programs, such as diving or gymnastics classes.

In 2006, the Consumer Product Safety Review reported that trampolines caused 109,522 injuries. Most of those injured were taken to the emergency room, treated, and released. However, 4,793 had to be hospitalized or were dead on arrival.

The CPSC recommends that all children be supervised while bouncing on a trampoline. Trampolines are considered so dangerous that some homeowner policies actually carry trampoline exclusions.

Shielding the Rights of Consumers

The law firm of Farah & Farah firmly believes it’s a manufacturer’s duty to guarantee its products are safe. If you think you have been injured due to a faulty device or product, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages. Our Indian River County product liability lawyers will be committed to your case and will work night and day to see that your legal rights are protected. Call us at (800) 533-3555 to see what your legal options might be.

The CPSC announced the inflatable water slide recall of 21,000 units in cooperation with retailers Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, which had been selling the slides. The commission says that the in-ground pool blow-up slide — called the “Banzai Splash” — is defective and can deflate during use, allowing a user to crash suddenly to the ground. The slide is also unstable and can topple over.

In the case of the 29-year-old mother who was killed, the slide had been placed over the concrete edge of the pool and she hit her head at the bottom of the slide when it partially deflated. Additionally, the CPSC has reported two similar slide-related incidents that left a Missouri man a quadriplegic and led to a fractured neck in a Pennsylvania woman.

The slides were manufactured in China for Manley Toys, Ltd., and were distributed nationwide by Wal-Mart and Toys R Us from January 2005 through June 2009. They retailed for about $250. The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and the model number 15374.

The CPSC urges the public to stop using the slide immediately and to return the product to Wal-Mart or Toys R Us for a complete refund.

The experienced and dedicated legal team of Florida injury attorneys at Farah & Farah are prepared to work around the clock if you, or a loved one, has been harmed by a defective product. We will fight to see that you are compensated and that the liable parties are held accountable for manufacturing or distributing a defective product. We can be reached day or night at (800) 533-3555.

The salmonella-tainted food was made at Diamond Pet Foods’ South Carolina plant — the same plant that in 2005 was linked to dog food contaminated with toxic mold. Dozens of dogs died during that outbreak and Diamond Pet Foods offered a $3.1 million settlement as a result.

Five people have been hospitalized due to the latest salmonella outbreak linked to the pet food manufacturer, but that may just be the tip of the iceberg. A spokesman for the CDC stated that the agency really wants people to be aware that products from Diamond Pet Foods might be making them sick:

“Our folks are really wanting people to be aware of it,” the spokesman said. “For every one that is reported, there may be 29 others.”

According to health officials, people could have gotten the salmonella infections when they handled the tainted dog food and didn’t wash their hands before handling or eating their own food. Ironically, not one report of dogs being sickened by the food has been lodged.

The pet food plant was shut down in early April of this year after initial reports of salmonella infected food was reported by Michigan agriculture officials. The company ordered four recalls of food made from the plant. A new round of recalls was just announced.

So far, no infected dog food-related illness has been reported in Florida.

If you’ve been harmed by any product due to the negligence of a manufacturer or supplier, the Florida product liability attorneys at Farah & Farah will see that the responsible parties are held liable. Call us today at (800) 533-3555 or contact us online.

According to the CDC, all of the patients involved had undergone some type of eye procedure, including surgery or injections. Twenty-four of the patients required follow-up surgery and 23 have reported some measure of vision loss due to the infections.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) checked unopened bottles and unused syringes of the dye suspected of causing the infections and found multiple bacterial and fungal agents in what were supposed to be sterile compounds.

The CDC is investigating how the products, which contain triamcinolone, became contaminated by the fungus. Franck’s has recalled and halted the production of the implicated products, but has not halted the production of other sterile compounds it manufactures.

This is not the first time the troubled lab has been in the news.

In 2009, a compound that Franck’s produced was linked to the deaths of 21 polo horses that had been injected with the mixture before a championship match near West Palm Beach, Florida. The lab later admitted to using too much selenium in the mix, which caused the horses to overdose on the mineral.

Florida health officials stated that although they can’t yet legally confirm whether they are investigating the pharmaceutical lab, if they do find that a pharmacy poses an immediate threat, they could suspend the facility’s license.

It is essential that the manufacturer of any product set rigorous quality control standards and implement them to assure public safety. If you have been harmed by a product, the Ocala product liability attorneys at Farah & Farah will see that the liable parties are held responsible. Call us today at (800) 533-3555 to discuss your legal rights and options.

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic based that conclusion on data from seven clinical trials that enrolled 30,514 patients. They found that patients taking Pradaxa had a 33% higher risk of heart attack or acute coronary syndrome than those who take warfarin.

When Pradaxa was approved in 2010, it was lauded as a new class of anticoagulant drug that would bring less complication burdens with it than the drug warfarin.

Although the researchers pointed out that the risk of heart attack or acute coronary syndrome is higher with Pradaxa-use than warfarin-use, they stated that the risk is increased by only 0.25% per year. However, the clinical director of interventional cardiology at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital said this is still a significant added risk when you factor in that Pradaxa might be given to patients who may already be piling up risk factors for heart disease. He told WebMD:

“The most important aspect of this study is that it allows us to see a consistent risk across studies and types of patients. That speaks to the conclusion that this study is well done and that the risk is real.”

It is a drug company’s duty to sell and distribute products that are safe. If Pradaxa use has harmed you or somebody you know, be assured that when you contact the experienced Florida Pradaxa internal bleeding attorneys at Farah & Farah, we are on top of the situation and will work tirelessly to see that justice is done for you and your family. Call us at (800) 533-3555 for a free, no-obligation consultation today.

VTE is a condition in which blood clots occur and travel through the veins. Blood clots can cause heart attack and stroke. In extreme cases, a clot can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which results in almost instantaneous death.

There are currently some 11,000 lawsuits against Bayer alleging injuries caused by the birth-control pills. This latest payout comes after a federal judge postponed a Jan 9 trial so a mediator could negotiate a settlement. Bayer admitted that it had already settled some 70 cases over Yasmin before this and retains the option of settling the lawsuits on a case-by-case basis.

Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned women taking the birth-control pills that they were 74 percent more likely to suffer blood clots than those who take a low-estrogen alternative. Researchers have found that the synthetic hormone used in Yasmin may triple the risk for clots in women.

Lawyers for plaintiffs contend that Bayer mislead women about the health risks of the drugs and sought to market the contraceptives for unapproved uses. In 2011, Yasmin was the No. 4 oral contraceptive in the United States.

The settlement comes on the heels of a recent FDA mandate that Bayer and other contraceptive manufacturers strengthen the blood-clot warnings on their products.

If you suspect that Yaz or Yasmin contraceptive use has harmed you, the experienced product defect attorneys in Tallahassee at Farah & Farah can address your concerns and answer your questions about your legal options and what your next step should be. Call us for a free consultation at (800) 533-3555. We’re here to help.

Investigators in China have admitted that regulation in the Zhejiang province, where most of the capsules were produced, has been “lax.” The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has pulled the licenses of two of the factories involved and have ordered that all production at the implicated factories be blocked pending further investigation. The factories have also been ordered to recall and destroy all the tainted drugs, involving 33 different medications in all.

The SFDA also said that it is launching a nationwide crackdown on manufacturers of gelatin for medical use. By law, gelatin capsules used for medicines must be made of food-grade gelatin. The manufacturers who were caught cheating have been accused of using an illegal gelatin by-product made from leather waste. Chromium is used in the leather tanning process.

Swallowing large amounts of chromium can cause death, kidney and liver damage, and ulcers. Even consuming small amounts can cause unconsciousness, convulsions, diarrhea, and dizziness.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received no reports of injuries or deaths due to the tainted gel caps in the United States.

It is safe to say that regulators may still have an uphill battle when it comes to keeping products safe for U.S. consumers. If you suspect you’ve been harmed by an unsafe product, you have the right to hold negligent manufacturers and suppliers liable. An experienced Florida product liability lawyer at Farah & Farah can guide you through the often complicated process of tackling a product liability suit. Call us at (800) 533-3555 day or night for a free consultation.

The Escape had been recalled due to two problems with the antilock brake system. One of the recall notices detailed how the master cylinder reservoir cap could leak brake fluid onto the ABS module wiring harness — a problem that, if not dealt with, could result in a fire whether the vehicle was running or not.

The letter the owner received from Ford stated, “Until safety recall 11S24 is performed, it is recommended that you park your vehicle outdoors away from structures to prevent a potential fire from spreading in the unlikely event that your ABS module develops an electrical short.”

Apparently, the unlikely happened.

The fire occurred at 11:40 pm at night and at first, Ocala police suspected foul play. But, after inspecting surveillance video of the lot, police officials confirmed that the vehicle simply starting smoldering and then burst into flames. Fire officials have officially ruled the cause of the fire as accidental.

The owner of the dealership said that he has lots dedicated for new cars, for used cars, and for cars waiting on repairs. He said he might look into creating a new, separate area just for recalled vehicles.

That’s probably not a bad idea.

Fortunately, the SUV was in a repair lot and not parked in the owner’s garage, where a fire could have destroyed a home and put the residents in imminent danger. If a product you have purchased is responsible for injury to yourself or a loved one, or has caused property damage, you have right to hold the liable parties accountable. Call our Ocala defective car lawyers at (800) 533-3555 so we can start delving into your case today.

Due to contamination concerns, Moon Marine USA Corp., based in Cupertino, California, has begun the salmonella food recall of 58,828 pounds of raw tuna. Most of those who have reported getting sick had eaten sushi called spicy tuna. Although most of the illnesses were reported in New York, reports of raw tuna-linked salmonella infections have come in from 19 other states, including Florida.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most of the tuna linked to the outbreak can be traced to a tuna-processing facility in India. The FDA still isn’t sure how much of the contaminated tuna may still be out on the market and is unsure how long reports of illness will continue.

Although the FDA stopped short of telling consumers not to eat spicy tuna products, a news release by the agency did recommend that people be cautious about eating raw seafood, inquire about the source, and when in doubt, “don’t eat it.”

According to the CDC, 400 people a year die from salmonella poisoning, mostly the elderly and young children.

It is a manufacturer or distributor’s responsibility to sell products that are safe for the public. If a product makes you sick, you have every right to hold the liable parties accountable. Farah & Farah’s product liability attorneys in Jacksonville will work with you every step of the way to see that you are compensated if a product has harmed you in any way. Call us at (800) 533-3555 for a free consultation today.

A jury found that Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary, Jansenn Pharmaceuticals Inc., defrauded the Medicaid program by downplaying and hiding the risks associated with the antipsychotic drug. The two companies were also accused of deceptively marketing the drug as better and safer than competing medicines.

The judge determined that there were 240,000 violations of Arkansas’ Medicaid fraud law, and he levied the state mandated minimum fine amount of $5,000 per violation. He also issued an additional $11 million in fines under the state’s deceptive practices act.

The anti-psychotic drug Risperdal earned Johnson & Johnson billions of dollars after it was introduced in 1994. It is used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and irritability in autism patients. Risperdal has been linked to increased risk of strokes and death in elderly dementia patients, weight gain, and diabetes.

In total, 12 states have launched Risperdal lawsuits. Johnson & Johnson lost suits brought against them by South Carolina and Louisiana and the company was ordered to pay a total of over $500 million. They recently settled with the state of Texas for $158 million.

Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal this judgment.

Risperdal Dangers

Due to deceptive marketing practices, Risperdal gained wide acceptance in the market and was even prescribed for “off-label” uses such as treating elderly dementia patients in nursing homes — a practice that put them at a much higher risk of death due to stroke. If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from the negative side-effects of Risperdal, you may be entitled to compensation. Call a Farah & Farah Tallahassee dangerous drug lawyer at (800) 533-3555 to discuss your legal options today.