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Johnson & Johnson to Pay $420 Million to Settle Additional ASR Hip Replacement Claims

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 25, 2015December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

In an effort to resolve claims over recalled hip implants, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay as much as $420 million.The new settlement affects as many as 1,400 people who have had defective hip replacement devices. The agreement extends to patients who had their Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hips replaced from August 2013 […] Read More

General Motors Issues First Round of Recalls for 2015

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 2, 2015December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

General Motors announced three new recalls on New Years Eve, the recalls affected sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks where the ignition systems may have issues that could affect engine power and airbag deployment.No crashes or injuries were reported in the latest round of recalls that will affect nearly 84,000 vehicles. The issue focuses on […] Read More

Japans Ministry of Transportation Investigating Takata Corporation

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 5, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

The Japanese Ministry of Transportation has decided to open up an investigation into the cause of the malfunction that is leading to the rupture of Takata airbags.At a scrapyard in Japan, tests have begun determining what is at the root of the airbag malfunction. Specifically, Japans investigation has focused on the explosion of an airbag […] Read More

Graco Recalls 4.7 Million Strollers for Amputation Hazard

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 20, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

Graco has announced that they are voluntarily recalling 4.7 million strollers that could pinch or cut a childs finger.The impacted models have external fold lock hinges that could potentially pinch a childs finger and cause a cut or accidental amputation. Graco has received 11 reports of injuries, six of the reports were of a finger […] Read More

GM Could Lose $2 Billion in Diminished Value Claims

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 10, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

On Nov. 6, General Motors Co. (GM) urged a judge to reject lawsuits demanding $10 billion for diminished value claims filed on behalf of consumers whose vehicles were recalled this year for ignition-switch fixes and more.Thousands of consumers who purchased or leased a General Motors vehicle believe that the value of their vehicle has depreciated, […] Read More

GM Fatality Claims Will Likely Continue to Increase

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 28, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

Kenneth Feinberg, the attorney handling General Motors compensation claims funds, has said that he expects the number of confirmed fatality claims to spike as the deadline for filing a claim draws near.Currently, Feinberg has approved 29 claims tied to a fatal accident caused by the auto manufacturers defective ignition switches. Approximately 150 fatality claims are […] Read More

General Motors Sued for $10 Billion over Diminished Value Claims

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 16, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

General Motors (GM) has been hit with a $10 billion lawsuit on behalf of drivers who believe their vehicles value was diminished as a result of serial recalls.The class action lawsuit against GM seeks to represent vehicle owners who bought or leased a recalled car between July 2009 and July 2014 and still own the […] Read More

Expert Panel Urges FDA to Create Limits on Testosterone Drugs

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 22, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

An expert panel nearly unanimously voted to impose strict new limitations on the testosterone drug industry. The panel is recommending that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tighten up labels for the medications to prevent over-prescribing of the drugs.Since the early 2000s, the use of testosterone therapy, or Low T therapy, has quadrupled. More and […] Read More

1.2 Million Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 17, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

More than one million Kidde smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are being recalled as they could fail to alert consumers of a fire or carbon monoxide incident following a power outage. According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, the resident smoke alarm model i12010S and the combination models KN-COSM-IBA and i12010SCO were manufactured […] Read More

WHO Pushing for Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 2, 2014December 7, 2022 in Consumer Alerts

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for stricter regulations on electronic cigarettes, including a ban on indoor use, and advertising and sales to minors.According to a report on e-cigarettes, the WHO believes that e-cigarettes and similar devices could pose a threat to public health. E-cigarettes use battery powered cartridges to produce a nicotine-laced vapor; […] Read More

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