FDA Finally Asks For Complete Recall Of Zantac
Over the last year, testing by private laboratories indicated that prescription and over-the-counter Zantac could contain high levels of a carcinogenic chemical. Upon this discovery, many major pharmacies pulled Zantac and other ranitidine products from their shelves. Now, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally asked the manufacturers to pull these drugs from […]
Online Shopping Increases Due To Coronavirus, But Are The Products Safe
The coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the United States has led to an increase in online shopping. Online retailers like Amazon are seeing an increase in demand and are working to ensure that everything we order gets to us on time. However, what happens if you or a loved one are harmed due to […]
Medical Product Companies With Female Directors Issue Recalls Faster
While nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not a medical product they use will cause them harm, it would be nice to know the company leaders will issue a recall as soon as they find out about a flaw in their product. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. In many cases, […]
Watch Out For Products Touting False Coronavirus Claims
The coronavirus pandemic is crippling the nation, and the effects of this disease will be long-lasting. We salute the brave medical workers putting their lives on the line to help others. Unfortunately, there have been many products popping up that tout false claims about preventing, treating, and curing coronavirus. At Colson Hicks Eidson, our nationally-recognized […]
Status Conference Held In Zantac Cancer Cases
Over the last year, information has come out that ranitidine, known by the brand name Zantac, has been contaminated with a potentially cancer-causing material. Since the information came to light, there have been more than 100 lawsuits against the makers of the medication. Recently, these lawsuits were consolidated and put under one judge in order […]
What Do Doctors Know About BIA-ALCL, The Cancer Caused By Allergan Breast Implants?
Textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan have faced recalls due to the increased risk that they can cause breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). While this type of cancer is classified as being “rare,” it is still vital that oncologists and surgeons understand the symptoms and how this disease should be treated. At Colson […]
Is Amazon Allowing Unsafe Toys To Be Sold?
Many millions of Americans purchase products through Amazon. Over the next few months, more and more people in this country may take advantage of online shopping due to the outbreak of Covid-19. However, the nationally recognized product liability law firm Colson Hicks Eidson wants to discuss the news that Amazon may not be ensuring the […]
More Ikea Furniture Recalled Because It Tips Over
You may recall earlier this year Swedish retailer, Ikea, agreed to pay $46 million to the parents of a 2-year-old boy killed by an Ikea Malm dresser that tipped over. Here, the product liability attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson want to discuss some of the basics of that case as well as a new recall […]
Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids’ Water Bottles
Six months ago, Contigo recalled 5.7 million kids’ water bottles that posed a choking hazard to children. Now, the company is issuing an entirely new recall focused on the replacement lids for those bottles. At Colson Hicks Eidson, our nationally recognized law firm has a history of helping consumers secure compensation after they have been […]
Toyota Recalls 700,000 Vehicles for Faulty Fuel Pumps
When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you should never have to worry about whether it is defective and might cause you harm. Unfortunately, there are times when vehicles or individual vehicle parts can lead to devastating accidents. The award-winning team at Colson Hicks Eidson has learned that Toyota is recalling approximately 700,000 […]
