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Problems Mount for Toyota
After surviving a bombardment of questions regarding unintended acceleration issues during back-to-back Congressional hearings, the worlds largest automaker is now facing additional problems. Those problems include: Toyota faces a criminal investigation by federal prosecutors in NY The SEC is conducting an investigation U.S. dealerships are facing repairs to potentially millions…
Read MoreToyota Recalls May Not Solve Acceleration Problem
Testimony in the House Energy and Commerce Committees hearing into safety issues ended with no definitive answers. In fact, Toyota USA President Jim Lentz left people with more questions. During his testimony, Lentz acknowledged the runaway car problem had not been fixed and that the recall on carpet changes and…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Releases Report on Avandia
The Senate Finance Committee released a report on Saturday that said drug-manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline was aware of the possible heart attack risks to Avandia users years prior to the public’s knowledge. The report also asks why the FDA allowed a clinical trial of Avandia to continue even after the agency estimated…
Read MoreHow Many Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year?
Would you believe that 47,000 walker accidents happen each year? According to a federal government study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, more than 47,000 elderly Americans are treated for injuries from falls that involve walkers and canes each year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreDeaths of 3 Toddlers Trigger Crib Recall
The following is a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” drop side cribs. The CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these drop side cribs that infants and toddlers…
Read MoreStudy Says Hip Fractures Follow Arm Breaks in Women
A study published in the March issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that elderly women who suffer a broken upper arm are five time more likely than normal to break a hip within a year after the arm fracture. Although researchers havent been able to discover…
Read MoreThe Dangers Of Fosamax
Fosamax is a drug manufactured by Merck designed for women to offset the bone loss associated with menopause. Fosamax is part of a group of drugs called biphosphonates. Biphosphonates affect the way bones renew themselves. These drugs work by inhibiting cells from breaking down old or damaged bone, a beneficial…
Read MoreCold Poses Dangers for Seniors
Frigid winter temperatures can pose serious health risks for young children, people with chronic illnesses and seniors. These at-risk individuals need to take steps to protect themselves from cold-related injuries and check to make sure their family, friends and neighbors are safe and warm during wintry weather periods. Frostbite and…
Read MoreWisconsin Association for Justice Announces New Leaders for 2010
The Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) announced its new roster of officers elected by the organizations members on December 4,2009.Salem attorney Paul Gagliardi was chosen to lead the organization in 2010. It is truly an honor to be elected president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, an organization that fights…
Read MorePossible Class-Action Lawsuit Against Koss
Two East Coast law firms are seeking plaintiffs in possible class-action lawsuits against Koss Corp. for possible securities law violations after the company said an embezzlement case may cause it to restate financial statements going back to 2006. Koss Corp. fired its VP of finance, Sujata Sachdeva, after the company…
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