Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce a recent recall by General Motors, concerning several of its Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn models. About 1.6 million vehicles have been recalled after over a dozen deaths were linked to defective ignitions in these vehicles. The auto giant is also facing a $35 million federal …
Most Recalled Child Products Stay in Homes
Hundreds of defective children’s toys, clothing, cribs and furniture are recalled each year in the United States. Despite efforts by safety groups and federal regulators, most of these unsafe products remain in consumer’s homes after being recalled. Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm examine how this came to be, and what can be done …
Recall News Update: 9 Million Pounds of Beef Pulled, Graco Recalls Car Seats
Food and product recall attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm try to keep our clients up-to-date on all significant recalls that could affect public health and safety. Most recently, nearly nine million pounds of California beef were recalled due to diseased animals, and nearly four million children’s car seats were recalled due to defective belts. …
Suave Hair-Loss Consumers to Receive $10 Million
Defective product attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce that a class of plaintiffs injured by a Suave hair product is expected to receive over $10 million in a settlement, resolving over a year of litigation. The case centers on Suave’s Professionals Keratin Infusion 30-Day Smoothing Kit, which was recalled in May 2012. The hair …
Nephros Water Filters Recalled due to Bacterial, Viral Contamination
Nephros, a New Jersey-based water filtration company recently issued a recall of its products due to biological contamination and mislabeling. The products affected by these recalls include: SafeSprout, SafeShower HH, SafeShower FH, and In-Line Dual Stage Ultra (DSU) Filter. Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm urge consumers to check showerhead and disposable filters to …
This Week in Recalls: Car Seats, Land Rover, Prego Italian Sauce
Another week, another slew of recalls from the U.S. FDA, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Among the most significant recalls include nearly 4,000 Range Rover SUVs, 300 cases of Prego Traditional Italian Sauce, and over 33,000 Combi car seats. Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm The Combi …
First Four Stryker Suits Settle – Finally!
Just a few weeks after DePuy confirmed a $2.5 billion mass settlement of its version of metal-on-metal hips, the ASR, Stryker began settling several cases in similar litigation proceedings. As of December 18, 2013, Stryker Corp. has settled with four individual plaintiffs, leaving hundreds of suits pending. Our metal-on-metal hip implant lawyers are excited to report on …
Holiday Shoppers Beware: Some Recalled Products Remain on Shelves
‘Tis the season for dashes to the store to buy gifts for loved one young and old, but some of the products on store shelves may be hazardous. Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm highlight some of the most serious recalled of recent weeks to help holiday shoppers buy gifts that are safe for …
Toyota to Pay $3 Million in Sudden Acceleration Suit
A lawsuit concerning Toyota’s unintended acceleration issues recently concluded in Oklahoma City, awarding the plaintiffs $3 million in a jury verdict. Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm highlight this important case, as it may help predict the outcome of future Toyota unintended acceleration cases. The jury found Toyota responsible for “reckless disregard” …
Honda Reaches Class Action Settlement over Defective Automobiles
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on Honda’s most recent class action settlement, which was filed in March 2012 and recently concluded. Plaintiffs in this case alleged that the automaker sold nearly 1.60 million vehicles that excessively burned oil and required repeated spark plug repairs. The settlement applies to all consumers in …
Reser’s Recalls Chicken, Beef and Ham Products due to Listeria
Contaminated food lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm confirm a recent recall by Reser’s Fine Foods over concerns about Listeria contamination. The company is recalling nearly 23,000 pounds of its beef, chicken, and ham products manufactured in Topeka, Kansas. Among the products recalled include Reser’s products sold under Cobble Street Market, Cross Valley Farms, Chef …
Mitsubishi Sued for Fatal Auto Fire
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm affirm that a wrongful death lawsuit was recently filed against Mitsubishi by the family of a woman who burned to death when her SUV unexpectedly caught fire. Meineke Car Care Centers and Smylie Unlimited are also named as defendants in the suit. The woman, 25-year-old Jessica Fertitta, …
DePuy ASR Case Ends in Confidential Settlement
DePuy hip implant attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce that Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopedics recently entered into a confidential settlement with a patient injured by its metal-on-metal hip implant, known as the ASR. The bellwether case settled two weeks before trial was scheduled to begin. A bellwether trial is often used in …
Badger Kid’s Sunscreen Recalled due to Fungus
Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm confirm that several Badger sunscreen products are being recalled after inspectors found potentially-harmful bacteria and fungus during routine testing. The company is recalled all lots of its four-ounce SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen and one lot of four-ounce SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen. Three fungi were found at the …
Chobani Recalls Yogurt amid Reports of Cup “Swelling”
Food recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that popular yogurt brand Chobani is recalling some of its Greek yogurt products due to reports of the product “swelling” and “bloating” on store shelves. The company says it has also found mold in some products. Retailers and customers in New York State were the first to spot …
Toyota Recalls Nearly 370,000 Vehicles
Auto recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce Toyota’s latest recall, affecting about 369,000 Highlander Hybrids and Lexus RX 400h vehicles. The transmissions in these SUVs can overheat, which triggers a warning signal causing the vehicle to stop while in operation. The affected Highlander Hybrid models were manufactured between 2006 and 2010, and the …
Child Car Seat Safety Proposal May Alter Rules
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that an amendment to the 2014 federal motor-vehicle safety standards would require children to be secured by both a seat belt and top tether. Currently, children are required to be secured by lower anchors and tethers. The new rules would apply only if the combined …
$15 Million Award for Botox Injury Victim
Product liability lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm affirm that an Oklahoma court recently upheld a $15 million jury verdict in favor of a woman seriously injured by Allergan Inc.’s Botox injections. The plaintiff successfully claimed that injections of Allergan’s Botox caused her to develop botulism poisoning. The plaintiff, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Sharla Helton, …
Safety Agencies Investigate Hyundai, GM Recall Extended
Auto recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that U.S. safety regulators recently opened an investigation into complaints that the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV can unexpectedly lose power. Additionally, General Motors (GM) may add nearly 5,000 cars to its recent recall of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse, and Buick Regal. The Hyundai investigation will …
Whole Foods Issues Cheese Recall after Listeria Infections
Food recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce that Whole Foods recently recalled Crave Brother Les Freres cheese after a bacterial infection sickened customers in several states, killing at least one. The food chain believes the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese was sold in 30 states as well as Washington …