Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Linked to Numerous Infant Deaths
Update 4/12/19: Fisher-Price has announced a voluntary recall of 4.7 million Rock 'n Play sleepers. Click here for more information on the recall.
The Consumer Product ...
PFAS Contamination Threatens US Food Supply
PFAS contamination is one of the most emergent and serious environmental health threats facing us today. PFAS chemicals can be found in everything from fast food wrappers to non-stick ...
Talc Cancer Victims Get Their Day on Capitol Hill
“Let’s be clear: There is no question that exposure to asbestos is hazardous to human health.”
This remark made by Subcommittee Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) during his ...
Sterigenics Closed over Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Willowbrook, but Others Persist
Back in September of last year, news broke that the Sterigenics medical equipment sterilization facility was allegedly producing alarming levels of ethylene oxide emissions in ...
Roundup Weedkiller Banned in France
Shortly after purchasing the agro-giant Monsanto in 2018, Bayer lost a high-profile case in California when a jury awarded damages to a former groundskeeper with terminal ...
Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Regularly Top List of Most Prevalent Service Connected Disabilities
When we reflect of the toll that our military pays in service of their country, we often think of the physical and mental trauma that can happen on the battlefield. And while ...
The Invisible Threat of Microplastics
Plastic waste is a major ecological concern. Global plastics production totaled around 335 million metric tons in 2016, of which roughly half was intended for single-use products. And ...
New Guidance on Class Action Settlements
A leading federal court recently announced a detailed procedure for proposed settlements in class action litigation.
On November 1, 2018, the United States District Court for the ...
The Neutering of the CFPB Under the Trump Administration
When the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2010, it was a sign that our government was taking tangible steps to protect Americans against the ...
2018: A Year-in-Product Recalls
As 2018 winds down, many people are taking a moment to look back at the highs and lows of the past year. But among the top 10 lists and best-of compilations, 2018 was an especially ...
Apple App Store Antitrust Case Could Have Major Impact on Future Litigation
As one of the biggest companies in the world, Apple has seemingly been a lightning rod for legal disputes. The company has faced multiple lawsuits for allegedly slowing down older ...
Watching What You Eat: Why Foodborne Illnesses are Rising
If you happened to order a Caesar salad in a restaurant recently, you may have been surprised to find a different type of green than the romaine you were expecting. Ahead of ...
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