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2.2 Million Hondas Added to Takata Airbag Recall

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 11, 2016December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

The nations largest automotive recall continues to grow as Honda announces the addition of 2.2 million more vehicles to the Takata airbag recall. Defective Takata airbags are responsible for at least 8 deaths and numerous injuries.Following further investigation into the use of faulty Takata airbags, approximately 1.7 million Hondas and 500,000 Acura vehicles, Hondas luxury […] Read More

C.R. Bard Knew of Problems, But Continued to Sell G2 Blood-Clot Filters

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 27, 2016December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

A recent investigate report into medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard revealed that they knew about safety risks associated with their G2 IVC Filters, but continued to sell them for years. At least 27 deaths have been attributed to faulty filters, along with hundreds of other reported complications.The company’s own trials showed reports of failures for […] Read More

Eighth U.S. Death Linked to Faulty Takata Airbags

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 5, 2016December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

A young driver has become the eighth U.S. fatality linked to faulty Takata airbags. This is the first death linked to Takata since April, bringing the total to nine worldwide.The attorney for the family of the victim, a thirteen-year-old-boy, contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in early December about the death.According to a […] Read More

VW Emissions Claims to be Handled by Kenneth Feinberg

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 21, 2015December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

Kenneth Feinberg has been hired by Volkswagen (VW) to administer a victims compensation fund to address claims against the company for its emissions scandal.Feinberg is a well-known attorney and expert in victims compensation funds. In the past, he has administered funds for 9/11 victims and the BP oil spill. Most recently, he oversaw the General […] Read More

Study: Little Research in FDA Approval of Medical Devices

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 12, 2015October 31, 2023 in Defective Products

Do new medical devices receive enough scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being approved for the market? A new study out of Yale School of Medicine claims they do not, stating that most medical devices reach the market with little evidence that they work or that they are safe. Thousands of […] Read More

Takata Facing Record Penalties, Losing Auto Makers

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 6, 2015December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

Takata, one of the worlds largest manufacturers of auto safety parts, is facing the largest civil penalty in U.S. history over its faulty airbag scandal, linked to eight deaths and more than 100 injuries.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two consent orders toTakatato protect consumers from the manufacturers ammonium nitrate inflators, which have […] Read More

General Motors Agrees to Pay $900 Million to Settle Ignition Switch Investigation

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 18, 2015October 30, 2023 in Defective Products

More than one year after an investigation was launched by the U.S. government into General Motors (GM) handling of a faulty ignition switch, the company has agreed to pay $900 million and sign a deferred-prosecution agreement. What does this mean? General Motors will be charged criminally for failing to notify the government about the defect […] Read More

Explosion in Brand New VW Prompts U.S. to Expand Takata Air Bag Probe

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 28, 2015December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

A collision in June between a deer and a Volkswagen (VW) SUV where a side air bag inflated too forcefully has prompted a federal investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Justice Department.Air bags made by Takata Corp. of Japan are in question as safety concerns are mounting.Near St. Louis, the […] Read More

Frequently Asked Questions about Stryker Hip Implants

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 3, 2015October 30, 2023 in Defective Products

If you or a loved one suffered metal poisoning, bone fractures, or required revision surgery after receiving a Stryker hip implant, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your pain and suffering. For a free review of your claim, call 1 (855) 722-2552 or fill out the contact form to your right. Below are […] Read More

Massive Takata Recall has No End in Sight

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 2, 2015December 7, 2022 in Defective Products

With 34 million vehicles on the recall list for defective Takata airbags, the Japanese manufacturer is struggling to find a solution to its massive problem.In prepared testimony for a Tuesday hearing before Congress, Takata stated that many of the vehicles that have already been repaired will need their airbags replaced again because the replacement airbag […] Read More

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