November 26, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 26, 2013 | Consumer Safety | Forced Arbitration Laws on ConsumersJames P. Nevin The beauty of the justice system is that the little guy can take on the corporation, it’s part of the American dream. Companies have caught on to this and stolen that right from under you. Forced [...]
November 25, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 25, 2013 | Consumer Safety | Problems with Fracking in the United StatesWritten by James P. Nevin Fracking is one of the most controversial environmental issues of the day. Haven’t heard of it? Hydraulic fracturing (Fracking) involves breaking open — or fracturing — of otherwise impermeable oil and gas [...]
November 25, 2013
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 25, 2013 | Mesothelioma | Are you wondering how to have a more enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday as you battle mesothelioma? You are not alone.There are around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed each year, and even more other asbestos-related diseases. Make the most of your Thanksgiving with [...]
November 22, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 22, 2013 | Defective Medical Devices | Unreported Injuries Caused by Robotic Surgery Complications Written by James P. Nevin Robot-assisted surgery may surprisingly be more dangerous than traditional surgery techniques. The problem is that the FDA does not know absolutely either way because injuries and deaths from using the da [...]
November 22, 2013
It is hard to look back on the history of asbestos use in America without wondering, “Why?” Why did it take so long for asbestos to be phased out of our military, schools, and products? An even bigger question you might be asking is: “Just where is asbestos still present today?” Asbestos is still not [...]
November 21, 2013
Calaphalon Recalls XL 9-Speed Blenders Due to Injury Hazard Written by James P. Nevin Calaphalon has issued a recall on 22,000 of its XL 9 speed blenders sold across the US. The recall is due to a piece of the blender’s mixing blade breaking off during use, which could pose an injury hazard. The company [...]
November 20, 2013
Remember all of the toxic substances found in consumer products we mentioned on Monday? Add asbestos to the mix. Asbestos has been used throughout the world for centuries in an array of items and products. It was praised for its fireproofing and insulating properties, but the dangers of the substance eventually became evident. Today asbestos [...]
November 19, 2013
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 19, 2013 | Mesothelioma | The Wall Street Journal is worried about fraud in asbestos cases. Ah, you may think, have billion dollar corporations and insurance companies conspired to deceive thousands of victims of asbestos, creating fake bankruptcies and transferring assets throughout dozens of shell corporations and [...]
November 19, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 19, 2013 | Dangerous Medical Drugs | $2.2 Billion Risperdal Anti-Psychotic Drug Settlement Written by James P. Nevin Janssen, part of the well-known Johnson & Johnson company, pled guilty to misbranding its anti-psychotic medication Risperdal in a $2.2 billion dollar settlement. The company entered a guilty plea to one misdemeanor [...]
