- David Mittleman | December 31, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical Devices & ImplantsSome doctors have described a Penumbra in terms of a pipe snake unclogging a bathroom drain. In fact, that's a relatively correct description if one were to look at how the medical device works: the...
- David Mittleman | December 30, 2009 3:32 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsAccording to recent reports, Johnson & Johson is expanding a recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Relief Caplets packaged in bottles with ez-open caps after consumers complained of a moldy smell...
- David Mittleman | December 30, 2009 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousGrand Blanc, MI--Genesys Health System will have to pay $669,413 to settle claims alleging that the healthcare provider fraudulently submitted claims to Medicare. The U.S. Justice Department...
- David Mittleman | December 29, 2009 3:37 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsSudden acceleration. Engine Stalls. Now... Brakes. Toyota's woes are not going away and the latest string of consumer complaints concerns one of the jewels of Toyota's kingdom: the Toyota Prius....
- David Mittleman | December 29, 2009 2:15 PM |
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Toxic SubstancesYesterday I wrote about the recent recall of 248,000 pounds of E. coli contaminated beef that is potentially linked to serious illness in six states. In the past, bacterial infections such as E....
- David Mittleman | December 29, 2009 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousWe all have those days when we just don't feel like going in to work. Here's a little inspiration to get you through those times and help you get to work: 70-year-old Rhea Holt hasn't called in sick...
- David Mittleman | December 28, 2009 3:45 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsAn Oklahoma-based meat company recently recalled approximately 248,000 pounds of beef on suspicion that the meat may be contaminated with E. coli. The company, National Steak and Poultry, and the...
- David Mittleman | December 28, 2009 3:00 PM |
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MiscellaneousSadly, sexting has become the latest trend amongst teenagers--that is, texting sexually explicit messages to one another. As sexting grows in popularity, law enforcement officials are becoming...
- David Mittleman | December 27, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsDespite numerous recalls and warnings, the number of infant deaths attributable to Simplicity cribs has risen to 11. The cribs were originally recalled because the drop-down sides of the cribs were...
- David Mittleman | December 26, 2009 10:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsCVS has had its share of problems lately. In fact, I've written about outdated products still on shelves at stores in Connecticut and New York. Luckily, both attorney generals for those states filed...
- David Mittleman | December 25, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeColumbia, MO--two doctors at the University of Missouri Hospital settled with a couple who filed a medical malpractice suit after the wife, Susan Martin, was hospitalized for...
- David Mittleman | December 24, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Head & Brain InjuriesThe National Football League has long denied the growing body of evidence that shows that playing the game leads to concussions that contribute to longer-term effects reminiscent of dementia. In...
- David Mittleman | December 23, 2009 3:38 PM |
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Wrongful DeathA Rite Aid in Detroit is facing a major lawsuit after allegedly dispensing a lethal dose of Temodar--a powerful drug given to patients to treat brain tumors. According to reports, John Sheridan died...
- David Mittleman | December 23, 2009 1:36 PM |
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MiscellaneousMark Bello of InjuryBoard was right on with his commentary on The North Face and their lawsuit against a teenager from St. Louis, MO. For years we have been fed a menu of lies and propoganda about...
- David Mittleman | December 23, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Miscellaneous
Unfortunately, scam artists are all too aware that seniors are easy targets. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, 25 million seniors were victims of fraud in 2008. Seniors are easy...
- David Mittleman | December 22, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical Malpractice3-year-old Jason Fox was born in July 2001 with a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition that affects the blood flow to the heart. In Jason's case, his condition was...
- David Mittleman | December 22, 2009 9:31 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAs the snow flies this winter and the roads become slicker, it is easy to forget how dangerous these combined conditions can be for driving. This became a reality for many drivers this past Saturday...
- David Mittleman | December 21, 2009 3:30 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe Vermont Supreme Court will begin hearing the case of a couple who say their dog was more than a pet and should be treated as a member of the family and not mere property. According to Sarah and...
- David Mittleman | December 21, 2009 2:26 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIn a joint statement, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of 447,000 Dorel baby carriers after receiving 77...
- David Mittleman | December 20, 2009 10:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsA Food and Drug Administration expert panel recently voted 12-4 to recommend the potent statin, Crestor, for patients who have no history of heart disease and who don't fit the traditional profile...
- David Mittleman | December 19, 2009 11:00 AM |
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Miscellaneous GPS devices are incredibly handy in providing directions: no more driving around aimlessly looking for your destination, or attempting to read a print-out map from your lap. However, as many GPS...
- David Mittleman | December 19, 2009 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhile pulling out of a 7-11 parking lot on September 26, 2009, Twan and Lauren Reynolds were stopped by then-Montgomery, W. Virginia police officer, Matthew Leavitt. Leavitt and another officer,...
- David Mittleman | December 18, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)Over a decade ago, New York jazz musician, Zachary Breaux, attempted to save the life of a drowning woman who was caught in treacherous riptides off Miami Beach. Unfortunately, Breaux and the woman,...
- David Mittleman | December 18, 2009 9:40 AM |
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MiscellaneousCincinnati, Ohio--Joseph and Andrea Coleman recently filed suit against a local day care center and the church that houses the day care center, alleging that two day care employees gave their child...
- David Mittleman | December 17, 2009 4:19 PM |
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MiscellaneousA two-legged dog named Faith is bringing some cheer to disabled veterans this holiday season. The seven-year-old canine, whose birthday coincidentally falls around this time of year, was born with...
- David Mittleman | December 17, 2009 2:23 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeDoctors told her that she was bloated from a digestive problem known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), while strangers gave up their bus seats for her because she appeared nine-months pregnant....
- David Mittleman | December 17, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
Ventura County, California—a jury Friday awarded the family of a 71-year-old stroke victim $7.75 million after concluding that the woman had suffered elder abuse at a nursing facility. The...
- David Mittleman | December 16, 2009 3:11 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday that all Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled after 5 children died of strangulation. Moreover, 16 other children...
- David Mittleman | December 15, 2009 12:22 PM |
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MiscellaneousCell phones have completely changed the way we communicate. These days it seems as though everyone is toting one of these devices, meaning we are all in constant contact. Of course, almost every...
- David Mittleman | December 15, 2009 12:10 PM |
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Toxic SubstancesAccording to a University of Michigan study for the National Institute for Drug Abuse, marijuana use trumps Vicodin, Ecstasy, alcohol and tobacco use amongst teenagers. Specifically, the researchers...
- David Mittleman | December 14, 2009 2:39 PM |
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MiscellaneousColumbia, Missouri—as part of a settlement agreement reached last month, the city has agreed to pay Phillip Lee McDuffy $300,000 after police critically injured the man in 2008 with a Taser...
- David Mittleman | December 13, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeIn response to a new law, the North Carolina Medical Board announced last Monday that it has expanded its website to include malpractice settlements or judgments and criminal records for 35,000...
- David Mittleman | December 12, 2009 1:40 PM |
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MiscellaneousEarlier this month I wrote about potential changes to auto insurance laws in Michigan. These laws will help level the playing field and protect consumers from profit-hungry corporations. But in...
- David Mittleman | December 12, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsUnsafe floor mats. Sudden acceleration. Now... engine stalls, sometimes during highway travel. Jane Akre of the National News Desk at InjuryBoard first shed light on this breaking story about a...
- David Mittleman | December 12, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsGerald Aloia was riding his motorcycle on October 22, 2006, when a Chevrolet Corvette struck him. The accident dramatically changed his life, leaving him paralyzed. However, a Lee County, Florida...
- David Mittleman | December 11, 2009 10:56 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeAccording to recently released reports, the former Miss Argentina, Solange Magnano, died of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks the blood supply to the lungs. A pulmonary embolism is a...
- David Mittleman | December 11, 2009 10:06 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsToyota, the world's larget automaker by sales volume, is facing growing criticism concerning the safety of its vehicles. Over the next few days I will examine some of the things Toyota might not...
- David Mittleman | December 11, 2009 10:03 AM |
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Motorcycle Accidents Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 111,569 motorcycles after discovering during testing that the motorcycles’ front fuel tank mounts may leak as a result of a front-end crash, creating a...
- David Mittleman | December 11, 2009 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousGeneral Mills is finally taking a step in the right direction in becoming responsible for the nutritional value of their foods. During a time of increased scrutiny of food companies from consumers,...
- David Mittleman | December 10, 2009 3:17 PM |
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MiscellaneousDuring the holiday seasons, many people enjoy watching the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story. While we all encourage people young and old alike to enjoy that tale of merriment, it's probably a...
- David Mittleman | December 10, 2009 11:23 AM |
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Wrongful DeathKay Plyler, a North Carolina town official, was killed in March 2008 when high winds allegedly blew a rotting tree onto her SUV. Now, Plyler’s family has reached a settlement with the city of...
- David Mittleman | December 10, 2009 11:02 AM |
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MiscellaneousOn April 16, 2007, Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on the Virginia Tech campus. Unfortunately, in an odd twist of fate, another student named Daniel Kim committed suicide because he felt he closely...
- David Mittleman | December 09, 2009 11:49 AM |
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MiscellaneousMost of us would consider our personal health information to be just that – personal. It is important to our health to be frank and open with our doctors about conditions that may seem...
- David Mittleman | December 09, 2009 10:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsPreying upon women’s vanity, Allergan has seen its sales skyrocket to $47.7 million since introducing Latisse as an option to grow longer eyelashes. Using actress and model Brooke Shields as a...
- David Mittleman | December 08, 2009 10:00 AM |
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The retail giant Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $40 million in settlement costs to 87,500 current and former employees that alleged that the company altered time cards, refused to pay overtime and...
- David Mittleman | December 07, 2009 9:28 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Zhu Zhu Pets are the latest toy craze this holiday season. However, according to some safety experts, the stuffed hamster look-alikes contain unsafe levels of tin and antimony. Antimony is a...
- David Mittleman | December 06, 2009 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousFlorence Muto opted to pre-pay for her funeral so that when she dies her family won’t be left with a hefty funeral bill while grieving her departure. While this was a thoughtful move on...
- David Mittleman | December 05, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeAccording to a new study, more than half of intensive care unit patients suffer from infections, increasing their risk of dying. The lungs were the most common site for infection, followed by the...
- David Mittleman | December 04, 2009 10:30 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products
According to the Food and Drug Administration Tyson Food Group could face legal trouble if it doesn’t clean up its Texas plant that produces seafood soups. In a warning letter posted on the...
- David Mittleman | December 04, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeThe American Association for Justice is getting an important message across by advertising in Union Station throughout December. Blanketing the metro station’s walls, the message reads...
- David Mittleman | December 03, 2009 4:06 PM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
When your doctor prescribes you a medication you probably expect that the information stays between you, the doctor, and your insurance company. However, prescription data miners are changing...
- David Mittleman | December 03, 2009 3:05 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsRapid flu tests are used to determine if a patient has the illness so that doctors can immediately being treatment. However, in Hayli Murphy’s case, she almost died as a result of an incorrect...
- David Mittleman | December 03, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsNew York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, recently sued and successfully settled with CVS for $875,000 after discovering that the pharmaceutical company was selling expired products at 60% of its New...
- David Mittleman | December 02, 2009 4:42 PM |
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MiscellaneousEarlier this week, Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a package of bills that would strengthen consumer protection and prevent auto insurance companies from engaging in...
- David Mittleman | December 02, 2009 10:11 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhile browsing the blogging world I discovered a post by Joanne Doroshow on the The Huffington Post with which I completely agreed. Ms. Doroshow was taking on the hypocrisy of Corporate America and...
- David Mittleman | December 02, 2009 10:00 AM |
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Head & Brain InjuriesIn the past week the media has covered Ben Roethlisberger’s head injury and subsequent decision to first play in last Sunday’s game and then opt-out at the last minute when the doctors...
- David Mittleman | December 01, 2009 3:23 PM |
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Workplace DiscriminationA former radiation oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute won a potential $3 million verdict against the hospital in federal court on charges that her employer retaliated...