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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

As residents perish, nursing homes fight for protection from lawsuits

As an unprecedented catastrophe unfolds in which more than 28,000 people have died of Covid-19 in care facilities, the nursing home industry is responding with an unprecedented action of its own: Using its multi-million dollar lobbying machine to secure protections from liability in lawsuits.

At least 20 states have swiftly taken action within the last two and a half months to limit the legal exposure of the politically powerful nursing home industry, which risks huge losses if families of coronavirus victims successfully sue facilities hit by the pandemic. Now, the industry is turning its energies to obtaining nationwide protections from Congress in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill.

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August

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June

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April

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March

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January

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2020

December

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November

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October

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September

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August

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July

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June

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May

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April

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March

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February

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Johnson & Johnson hit with $750M verdict in baby powder lawsuit
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January

Johnson & Johnson Is Told to Pay $344 Million in Pelvic Mesh Suit
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2019

December

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Used car dealers didn’t want to fix deadly defects, so they wrote a law to avoid it
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November

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Johnson & Johnson loses pelvic mesh class action in Australia
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October

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FDA investigating whether Zantac causes carcinogens to form in users
Walmart, CVS Pulling J&J Baby Powder Off Shelves Amid Recall
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Leading Cancer Center No Longer Offering Zantac to Patients
Long Island teen sues Juul alleging ads ‘manipulate’ users
Nebraska death from vaping-related illness brings national toll to 14
Zantac Pulled From Shelves by Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS Over Carcinogen Fears

September

More blood pressure medicines recalled over possible cancer-causing impurity
Cancer worries halt shipments of generic Zantac
FDA Warns Drug Maker Over Sterility Violations
Charleston mass shooting victims can sue U.S. over gun purchase: court
The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’

August

New Concerns Emerge About Long-Term Antidepressant Use
Hospitals Should Replace Infection-Prone Scopes With Safer Models, F.D.A. Says
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 Million in Landmark Opioid Trial
Tyson recalls nearly 40,000 pounds of Weaver chicken patties
Bayer Proposes Paying $8 Billion to Settle Roundup Cancer Claims
6 cancer patients developed rare blood infection after nurse tampered with opioids: report
Cancer patients contracted a rare blood infection. Officials say a nurse diluting opioids with tap water is to blame.
What's behind the surge of prescriptions for risky, expensive medications? Millions from drugmakers.
Medical Malpractice in the Emergency Department

July

Study: Catheters cause 25 percent of hospital infections
Medical mistakes harm more than 1 in 10 patients. Many are preventable.
In Roundup case, U.S. judge cuts $2 billion verdict against Bayer to $86 million
Celgene settles antitrust lawsuit over cancer drugs for $55 million
Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer Are Recalled Worldwide
Breast implants should come with ‘illness’ warning: plastic surgeon
A drug's most dangerous side effects often aren't discovered until it's on the market
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J&J faces U.S. criminal probe related to baby powder - Bloomberg
Diagnosis errors account for one-third of severe harm malpractice claims
Juror urges U.S. judge to uphold $80 million Roundup verdict against Bayer
Boeing Pledges $100 Million to Those Affected by 737 Max Crashes
Kratom: It's legal in Michigan and people are using it to get high. Here's what to know
Pfizer's Wyeth loses bid to duck hormone-therapy lawsuit

June

FDA warns of cybersecurity risk to certain Medtronic insulin pumps
FDA releases millions of records of incidents involving medical devices
U.S. group says Novartis MS drug price out of line with benefit
FDA Recalls Advance Enforcer 35 Focal-Force PTA Balloon Catheter 6mm x 4cm
Drugmakers fight rule to disclose prices in TV ads
U.S. cities propose framework for nationwide opioid settlement talks
Fecal Transplant Is Linked to a Patient’s Death, the F.D.A. Warns
Schumer calls on FDA to review all chemicals used in sunscreen
Stem cell clinics likely to flourish despite judge’s rebuke
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Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $385 Million to Settle Insurance Scam
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $300 million in talc cancer case
U.S. regulators say some Boeing 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts
Vaginal device used to shore up sagging organs causing injuries

May

Honda CR-V Recalled for Airbags That May Unexpectedly Deploy
Supreme Court won't hear case on military medical malpractice lawsuits
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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case on Doctrine Preventing Military Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
U.S. FDA labels J&J surgical staplers' recall as severest
Tesla Model 3 Autopilot was active before deadly collision, NTSB says - The Washington Post
Sugary Drinks and Fruit Juice May Increase Risk of Early Death
Heart-Drug Suppliers for Millions Faulted Over Data, Bugs, Dirt
FDA: Hospitals, device makers have roles in cybersecurity
Ford recalling 273,000 vehicles in North America that could roll away
The Death of Antibiotics: We’re Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs
Allegations of widespread fraud raise questions about the safety of generic drugs made overseas
States: Drugmakers collude on generic price hikes, overcharge consumers and states billions
As the Opioid Crisis Peaks, Meth and Cocaine Deaths Explode
Supreme Court says Apple can be sued over app prices; Kavanaugh rules
$2 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto Is Third to Find Roundup Caused Cancer - The New York Times
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Boeing did not disclose 737 MAX alert issue to FAA for 13 months
High blood pressure is billion-dollar target for device makers
Plastic surgery device maker draws FDA warning letter
DIY beauty injectables are fueling a ‘horrifying’ online black market
New measure would allow troops to sue for military malpractice mistakes
Sleeping-Pill Deaths Prompt FDA to Add Strict Warning for Drugs

April

Indoor tanning may trigger gene mutation that boosts melanoma risk
More than 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled in E. Coli outbreak as 177 people report being ill
NHTSA Investigating 12 Million Cars for Non-Deploying Airbags
Aetna settles suit alleging claim-denying medical director never read patient's records
New York Archdiocese Names 120 Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Abuse
FDA Warns of Stroke, Death With Off-Label Use of Wingspan Stent
U.S. expands air bag defect probe to 12.3 million vehicles
Class-action lawsuits filed against Fisher-Price over Rock 'n Play infant deaths, recall
Class-action lawsuits allege Fisher-Price knew of, and ignored, Rock 'n Play risks
Alvogen recalls mismarked fentanyl patches over overdose concerns
Torrent Pharmaceuticals recalls 104 more lots of blood pressure drug
FDA orders manufacturers to halt sales of vaginal mesh used in many pelvic procedures
Medical scopes still causing superbug infections and deaths, FDA says
Caito Foods recalls fresh cut melon over Salmonella outbreak
A deadly infection is sweeping some NY hospitals — but health officials won’t say where
Pediatrician group urges recall of baby rocker linked to infant deaths
Fisher-Price issues consumer warning on Rock 'n Play baby sleeper
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Cluster of Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli Infection Spotted in NYC
FDA sends letters to 20 companies in attempt to rein in stem cell industry
After hundreds of crashes, this Britax jogging stroller faced recall. Then Trump appointees stepped in.

March

U.S. jury says Bayer must pay $80 million to man in Roundup cancer trial
Bayer, J&J settle U.S. Xarelto litigation for $775 million
Tyson Recalls 69,000 Pounds of Chicken Strips After Metal Fragments Are Found
Exclusive: Lion Air pilots scoured handbook in minutes before crash
FDA allows sale of certain blood pressure drugs amid shortage
Jury finding upends Bayer's Roundup defense strategy: experts
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Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review - The New York Times
Delegating aircraft safety assessments to Boeing is nothing new for the FAA
Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of death, study suggests
Families can sue gun maker for Sandy Hook school massacre: court
California jury awards $29 million to woman with cancer who used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum-powder-based products
Prenatal smoking tied to higher risk of infant sleep-related deaths
FDA Announces Sweeping Plan To Review Safety Of Surgical Staplers
Audi recalls 75K vehicles for fire risk
FDA: Two deaths linked to malfunction of Zoll's LifeVest wearable defibrillator
Eli Lilly Will Sell Half-Price Version of Humalog, Its Popular Insulin
Study finds wires in St. Jude defibrillators vulnerable to malfunction

February

Oklahoma could provide first test of who will pay for the opioid crisis — and how much
FDA warns 'young blood' infusions are risky, won't reverse aging
FDA, drug companies, doctors mishandled use of powerful fentanyl painkiller
Stroke in a can? Study warns of diet drinks' health risks for women 50 and above
FDA Panel Assesses Risks of Women’s Surgical Mesh
Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheters Recalled Due to Lumen Reversal
FDA reports new cases of cancer linked to textured breast implants
Pennsylvania woman wins $41 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson

January

Slow your roll: Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 44,000 motorcycles over faulty brakes
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More blood pressure drugs may have shortages after recalls: FDA
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Medtronic recalls 157,000 dual-chamber pacemakers
Sacklers Directed Efforts to Mislead Public About OxyContin, New Documents Indicate
F.D.A. Says It Will Resume Inspections of Some High-Risk Foods
Americans more likely to die of opioid overdose than car crash, council report says
FDA shifting funds to drug safety amid government shutdown
Johnson & Johnson's baby powder risk expands: It faces triple the cancer trials in 2019
FDA issues warning after a dozen people get sick from stem cell treatments

2018

December

Certain Antibiotics Tied to Deadly Heart Vessel Tears: FDA
Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report
FDA warns stem-cell company linked to E. coli infections
Allergan stops sale of textured breast implants in Europe, shares sink
J&J loses bid to have $4.7 billion talc verdict set aside, vows to appeal
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Kotex Recalls Some Tampons After Reports Of Unraveling Inside Body
J&J Starts Settling Suits Over Pinnacle Hip Defect Claims
Infant ibuprofen recall: Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar lots impacted
FDA recalls blood pressure medication for cancer-causing risk
Doctors: Blood pressure drug substitutes are available for patients affected by recalls
Breast Implant Injuries Kept Hidden As New Health Threats Surface

November

FDA overhauls approval process as medical devices come under fire
Teva to recall certain blood pressure medicine in U.S
Doctors, patients raise alarms about cancer linked to breast implants
GM Trucks and SUVs Face Probe Over Brake Performance
Only romaine from certain parts of California should be avoided, FDA says
FDA announces 'modernized' medical device clearance process
Jeep Wrangler drivers report 'death wobble' on highways
Romaine lettuce warning: CDC says E. coli outbreak has sickened 32 people in 11 states
Mylan recalls batches of blood pressure medicine in U.S.
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FDA issues Class I recall for warfarin test strips after patient strokes
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Subaru, Toyota recall 165,000 U.S. cars with defect that could lead to engine stalling
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FDA announces recall of another heart medicine for possible cancer risk

October

Wells Fargo hit with lawsuit over robocalls to wrong numbers
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Supreme Court Rejects Lead-Paint Maker Appeals in $400 Million Case
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Hyundai, Kia urged again to recall nearly 3 million crossovers, sedans for fire risk
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Pfizer hit with multi-plaintiff suit over anti-seizure drug Dilantin
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September

The Health 202: Congress reaches deal on major opioids' package
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CDC reports 30 more cases of illnesses linked to Kellogg's tainted cereal
Certain diabetes drugs must warn of deadly flesh-eating genital infection, FDA says
Nasal Spray Recall Expands to Hundreds of Products

August

FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs
Extreme Heat Is Making Takata Airbags Explode, Prompting a Recall
Blood pressure drug recall: FDA warns of potentially 'life-threatening' labeling mixup
Feds Confirm 507 People Sick After Eating McDonald's Salad
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General Mills hit with lawsuit over 'glyphosate-containing' Cheerios
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Chinese vaccine maker made 500,000 substandard baby vaccines: Xinhua
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FDA adds more brands to recall of tainted blood pressure medication
Monsanto Loses $289 Million Verdict in Roundup Cancer Trial
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Bayer Discontinued Essure — What’s Next for Lawsuits, Safety?
Lax Oversight Leaves Surgery Center Regulators And Patients In The Dark
Stale Cockpit Air May Be Dulling Your Airline Pilot’s Performance
Insys to pay $150 million to settle U.S. opioid kickback probe
AstraZeneca to pay $110 million to settle US lawsuits related to Seroquel, Crestor
FDA expands recall of heart drug for possible cancer-causing contamination
McDonald's tainted salads have now sickened 395 people in 15 states
New York sued for providing inadequate dental care to Medicaid patients
As rough-surface breast implants cause more lymphoma cases, critics decry continued use
Wells Fargo faces tax credit probes, new problems with mortgage borrowers
Food safety inspectors warn of contaminated salad and wraps sold at Trader Joe's, Walgreens and other stores
2 FDA warns of vaginal ‘rejuvenation’ promises of better sex, menopause treatment
Consumer horror stories about Kia cars suddenly going ablaze sparks federal investigation
UPDATED: Romaine recall affects wraps, salads

July

99% of Doctors Need Diagnostic Help
What the Netflix Documentary ‘Bleeding Edge’ Gets Right About the Dangers of Medical Devices in America
Vaginal Laser Treatments Can Cause Burns and Scarring, the F.D.A. Says
Family That Lost 9 in Capsized Duck Boat Sues for $100 Million
McDonald's tainted salad toll climbs, but CEO credits chain's quick reaction
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Surgeons who behave badly are more likely to face malpractice claims
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Negligence Suit Against Abbott/St. Jude
Medtronic agrees to pay $43M to settle investor lawsuit
Women who sued J&J declare victory after $4.69 billion talc verdict
Chinese pharma firm recalls heart drug in U.S. after possible impurity
Las Vegas shooting survivor says MGM lawsuit is like 'bullets flying at my head'
Suffolk judge rules counties' suit against opioid makers can go forward
Blood Pressure Medicine Is Recalled
Source of romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak identified
'Do Not Eat' Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal, CDC Warns
McDonald’s pulls salad from thousands of locations after people are sickened by parasite
Is Baby Powder Dangerous? Does Industry Even Care?
‘Do not eat this cereal’: CDC issues blunt warning about Honey Smacks as outbreak grows to 100
Johnson & Johnson Told to Pay $4.7 Billion in Talcum Powder Case
Cybersecurity upgrades eyed for 740,000 St. Jude-made defibrillators
Pain patients beg FDA for more options, easier access to opioids
Amtrak Rail Cars in Fatal Crash Had U.S. Waiver to Safety Rules
‘It’s Almost Like a Ghost Town.’ Most Nursing Homes Overstated Staffing for Years
UH denies liability for loss of eggs, embryos at fertility clinic
How FDA’s recall system fails consumers
Advocacy Group Seeks Ford Explorer Recall Due to Fumes
Drugmakers defy Trump's call to drop prices
After Philly crash, railroads got more time to install a key safety system. Three years later, some still lag behind
A Denver-area hospital sued a patient for nearly $230,000 over her surgery bill. A jury said not so fast.

June

'Superbugs' Found in Vast Majority of U.S. Supermarket Meat
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak is over as new evidence points to tainted water
Federal jury in Denver awards $383.5 million in wrongful death lawsuits against DaVita
FDA Repays Industry by Rushing Risky Drugs to Market
House passes bipartisan package to fight opioid crisis
Audi issues stop sale, recall for 139K sedans due to risk air bags won't deploy
Bicyclists’ Injury Risk Could Be Doubled If They Lack Latest Helmets
Kellogg issues massive Honey Smacks cereal recall over Salmonella risk
Blurred Vision, Burning Eyes: This Is a Lasik Success?
In Missouri, J&J faces biggest trial yet alleging talc caused cancer
Prostate cancer survival odds worse for smokers
FDA recalls heart device used by Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals
The Burden of Opioid-Related Mortality in the United States
FDA reports five more deaths related to intragastric balloons
Four More People Die From Tainted Romaine Lettuce
Imerys Unit Settles Talc Claims for at Least $5 Million
FDA issues recall alert for Medtronic device that fights heart failure
Romaine lettuce made 172 people sick. Government investigators might never know why.

May

FDA Slams Teething Medicines As Unsafe in Latest Consumer Public Health Push
Weak oversight of medical devices jeopardizes patient safety
No Verdict Reached in J&J Baby Powder Case
Fiat Chrysler recalling 51K Jeep Cherokees because of fire risk
Medicines were tainted with pesticides in sloppy drug facility, FDA warns
FDA issues health alert for clinical trials treating low PD-L1 bladder cancer with pembrolizumab or atezolizumab
U.S. investigates bloodstream infections for link to heparin syringes
Deadly Convenience: Keyless Cars and Their Carbon Monoxide Toll
Gynecological mesh: The medical device that has 100,000 women suing
E. coli-tainted romaine outbreak spreads to 29 states, sickens 149 people

April

E. Coli Flare-Up Is Largest Multistate Outbreak Since 2006
State’s second largest medical malpractice insurer sues former CEO for $300M
FDA says reviewing Acadia's Parkinson's medication, shares fall
31 more sick in romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak
CDC expands E. coli warning: All romaine lettuce should be tossed, chopped or not
Cigarette smoking raises heart failure risk in African Americans
Allergan to pay $3.5 mln over U.S. claims of defective Lap-Bands
E. Coli Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People in 11 States
More Than 200 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
J&J Baby Powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims
Your hospital bed is probably full of deadly germs
Acadia Hits 4-Year Low After CNN Reports Concerns on Key Drug
FDA restricts sale of Essure contraceptive device, requires that women be informed of risks
Gov't: Goodyear Tires May Have Caused 95 Deaths or Injuries
J&J loses trial over claims linking cancer to asbestos in talc
Detroit 3 to get $182M from Takata for faulty air bags
Health officials are sounding an alarm on the drug gabapentin. And it’s not even an opioid.

March

Uber reaches settlement with family of victim killed after being struck by one of its self-driving vehicles
UnitedHealth seeks damages from U.S. in $1 billion Medicare case
U.S. jury orders AbbVie to pay $3 million in AndroGel retrial
Ford recalls 1.4 million cars because their steering wheels might come off
Automakers knew earlier of Takata air bag issues: court documents
Fatal Copter Tour Flew Under Looser Rules of Crop-Dusters
Data breach victims can sue Yahoo in the United States: judge
Florida school shooting: Lawyer says more families likely to sue
Thousands of frozen eggs and embryos may have been destroyed at Ohio hospital
CNN Exclusive: The more opioids doctors prescribe, the more money they make
How to derail the ‘antibiotic apocalypse
Kobe Steel, Toyota hit with U.S. lawsuit over vehicle metal quality
Emergency room data shows the opioid crisis continues to accelerate
How Defective Guns Became the Only Product That Can’t Be Recalled
Equifax Says It May Lose Access to Some Card Data Over Breach
Justice Dept. to target opioid manufacturers, distributors in new push to curb deadly epidemic
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed for Vena Cava Perforation
Big pharma, big data: why drugmakers want your health records

February

Pharmacist tied to U.S. meningitis outbreak gets eight years in prison

January

U.S. judge sentences Novelion's Aegerion in drug marketing case
U.S. Probes Apple Over Updates That Slow Older iPhones
How Goodyear Hid Evidence Of 'The Worst Tire Made In History' Linked To At Least 9 Deaths
Heavy smoking tied to higher diabetes risk for black adults
Tesla crash highlights a problem: When cars are partly self-driving, humans don't feel responsible
GM Says It Will Review Safety of Panoramic Sunroofs
Judge orders new Olympus trial over superbug death
Wells Fargo loses bid to end Philadelphia predatory lending lawsuit
City-owned hospitals are letting killers loose on the streets: suits
Ford urges 2,900 pickup owners to stop driving after new Takata death
Health Insurer Centene Is Sued Over Lack of Medical Coverage
U.S. Senate Democrats propose fines for credit reporting agency hacks
$15 Million Johnson & Johnson Pelvic Mesh Verdict in New Jersey
Consumer's lawsuits say credit bureaus reported outdated judgments
E. Coli Deaths Linked to Romaine Lettuce, Officials Say
These companies put profits over safety, group says
Romaine lettuce warning issued after E. coli outbreak
FDA issues recall on Johnson & Johnson heart device
After Equifax breach, anger but no action in Congress

2017

December

Infection lapses are rampant in nursing homes but punishment is rare
Apple sued by iPhone owners over software that slowed older phones
California court says Novartis can be sued over generic drug injuries
Boehringer to pay $13.5 million to resolve U.S. states' drug probe
As Overdoses Mount, Cities and Counties Rush to Sue Opioid Makers
FDA Issues Tougher Warning on MRI Dye Tied to Brain Effects
GM urges judge to throw out disputed ignition switch deal
Your medical implant could kill you
In Second Bellwether Trial, NJ Jury Awards $15M in Ethicon Mesh Case
Blue State AGs Tell Trump They'll Be Watching Mulvaney's CFPB
More than 200 people sickened onboard Ovation of Seas cruise
Treading dangerously: Lax safety inside Goodyear tire plants
Man wrongly imprisoned for 28 years for molestation sues city of Detroit
Fracking sites may raise the risk of underweight babies, new study says
Drugmakers lose bid to dismiss Oklahoma's opioid lawsuit
In Supreme Court petition, Merck argues that FDA power shields against liability
A Deadly Drug Cocktail Shines a Light on an AstraZeneca Blockbuster
Recall: Kroger pulls Comforts for Baby Purified Water with Fluoride Added over mold
Court sides with Missouri woman who claims she was harmed by Bayer birth control device
Jury orders Bayer, J&J to pay $28 million in Xarelto lawsuit
Kroger recalls ‘Comforts For Baby’ water because of mold
Around 40% of drivers admit to this frightening bad habit
Courageous vaginal mesh campaigner, 42, DIES from sepsis after her controversial implant triggered a four-year battle with persistent infections
Bodybuilding products sold online may be mislabeled or unsafe

November

Hidden hospital dangers: Experts track errors that can be fatal or make patients sicker
Clueless Pokémon Go players may have caused $7.3B in damages last year
The Joint Commission's 4 National Patient Safety Goals for ambulatory healthcare
Thanks a Lot! New Reasons Not to Eat Cookie Dough
Should Hospitals Be Punished For Post-Surgical Patients' Opioid Addiction?
Report shows Takata recall still moving slowly
Silicone butt injections could kill you, FDA warns
NTSB: Amtrak safety culture needs work
Researchers achieve breakthrough in CTE research on NFL players
FDA warns of ‘deadly risks’ of the herb kratom, citing 36 deaths
Volkswagen agrees to pay $69 million to settle New Jersey emissions suits
U.S. safety board criticizes Amtrak 'weak safety culture' after fatal crash
Potent pain creams that sold for up to $28K caused deaths, cost government millions
Keller family sues Texas emergency room chain for over $1 million after preschooler’s death
Colgate-Palmolive Settles Claims Over Asbestos in Its Talc
Appeal Offers Hope for Newtown Families in Suit Against Gun Companies
Chuck Norris claims his wife was poisoned during MRI scans, sues for $10 million
Janssen, Bayer to face first Xarelto trial in state court
EpiPen Failures Cited in Seven Deaths This Year, FDA Files Show
BMW issues recalls for fire risk, recommends parking outside
FDA Cracks Down on Marijuana Cancer Treatment Claims
Trump kills class-action rule against banks, lightening Wall Street regulation

October

Patients rights groups push Cuomo to back Lavern’s Law, helping misdiagnosed cancer victims
GM settles California county recall case for $13.9 million
Lawyers for 3M, patients spar over computer simulation as evidence in suit over surgical warming device
One of the most expensive restaurants in America could be using unsafe fish, according to the FDA
These baby foods and formulas tested positive for arsenic, lead and BPA in new study
Court upholds $27m pelvic mesh verdict against Boston Scientific
Consumer Bureau Loses Fight to Allow More Class-Action Suits
Malpractice Claims Involving Electronic Health Records on the Rise
8 Million Tobacco Deaths Could Be Avoided by Slashing Nicotine
After Ikea Dresser Recall, Another Toddler Reportedly Died In Tip-Over
GM to settle state ignition claims for $120 million
New mom who lost limbs to flesh-eating bacteria sues hospital
Meningitis outbreak trial: Potentially deadly bacteria found in NECC drugs
Long lists of prescription drug side effects can confuse consumers: study
Outrage Over Accusations That Pharmaceutical Company Created 'Fake' Cancer Patients
Collierville man awarded $140 million in lawsuit over testosterone drug AndroGel
Tracking costs from recalled medical devices
Supreme Court won't settle split over damages for age bias
Chesco pharma giant fined $260M in scheme that put cancer patients at risk
Key employment dispute leaves Supreme Court divided

September

Equifax to offer free program to lock and unlock credit files for life
U.S. brings new charges over Tenet Healthcare fraud scheme
Government seeks $73m for victims of 2012 meningitis outbreak
Drug company subsidiary admits shipping misbranded cancer medicine from unregistered facility for 13 years
J&J conspired to cover up talc safety issues for decades, a new lawsuit alleges
Lawsuit: St. Jude waited years before recalling faulty defibrillators
Five deaths reported due to gastric balloon devices
FDA warns of death, liver injury risks from Intercept's drug
Investors seek class action status in lawsuit over St. Jude implantable defib batteries
Chrysler Pacifica seat belt glitch sparks a recall
Lawsuit seeks damages for faulty batteries in St. Jude defibrillators
Smiths Medical confirms drug pump vulnerable to cyberhacking
Equifax two top technology executives leave company 'effective immediately'
Child psychiatric disorders tied to in utero antidepressant exposure
Lawsuit Over a Suicide Points to a Risk of Antidepressants
Key U.S. senators want answers on Equifax's massive cyberbreach
NTSB Staff to Say Tesla Autopilot Should Share Blame for 2016 Crash
Medtronic to recall diabetes infusion sets
Data of 143 million Americans exposed in hack of credit reporting agency Equifax
Equifax reveals hack that likely exposed data of 143 million customers
Roche Recalls Three Lots of Activase on Sterility Issues
EpiPen maker failed to investigate product flaws associated with patient deaths, FDA says
U.S. FDA warns of problems with EpiPen manufacturing plant
Honda To Pay $484M To Reimburse Some Drivers For Takata Airbag Recall Costs
Drug overdose deaths skyrocketed in 2016 — and traditional opioid painkillers weren’t the cause
Novo Nordisk settles U.S. probe over diabetes drug for nearly $58.7 million
Backyard Chickens Carry a Hidden Risk: Salmonella
The First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three Years
Yahoo must face litigation by data breach victims: U.S. judge
Wells Fargo Accounts Settlement in Question as Victims Swell
Amazon hit with class-action suit over fake eclipse glasses
FDA Recalls 465,000 Pacemakers on Hacking Fears
Wells Fargo review finds 1.4M more potentially unauthorized accounts

August

Pet turtles to blame for salmonella outbreak in 13 states
Abbott Recalls 465,000 Pacemakers for Cybersecurity Patch
Amazon hit with lawsuit over eclipse glasses
America’s deadly nursing homes
Can Baby Powder Really Cause Ovarian Cancer?
Vendors say government recall data are flawed
$417 Million Awarded in Suit Tying Johnson’s Baby Powder to Cancer
Wells Fargo Borrower Got Unneeded Insurance, and Ruined Credit
Car owners' lawyers accuse GM of threats in ignition switch deal
Feds sued for not requiring rear seat belt warning indicators in cars
FDA slams more homeopaths for playing fast and loose with toxic chemicals
Mylan, U.S. finalize $465 million EpiPen settlement
Cancer centers accused of Medicare fraud, unsafe practices
10,200 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Batteries Recalled Over Burn, Fire Risks
F.D.A. Urges Court to Block New York City’s Calorie Count Law
FDA Warns of Gastric Balloon Deaths
Study: Doctors received more than $46 million from drug companies marketing opioids
16 states, DC push Trump admin to protect right to sue nursing homes
Parasitic cyclospora infections up 134% this summer
Endo Sets Aside $775 Million to Settle Remaining Mesh Lawsuits
Fight over right to sue nursing homes heats up
Federal Judge OKs A Class Action Lawsuit Over Medicare Observation Appeals
Honda recalls more than 24K 2017 CR-Vs due to risk of fuel leak, disconnect
Daiichi Sankyo settles U.S. lawsuits over blood pressure drug Benicar
Doctors often don’t tell you about drug side effects, and that’s a problem
More than a third of US adults prescribed opioids in 2015
Trump’s FDA Chief Charts a Policy Shift Beyond Tobacco Products
Lawsuit says Wells Fargo auto insurance charges were a fraud

July

J&J's DePuy must face hip implant whistleblower lawsuit - court
Wells Fargo Forced Unwanted Auto Insurance on Borrowers
Chipotle served another subpoena after latest food scare
Stop making doctors the slaves of computers
Analysis: With new Takata air bag recalls, automakers may face more liabilities
U.S. CDC says salmonella outbreak linked to papayas sickens 47
Chipotle shares fall on Norovirus, rodent incidents
With new Takata air bag recalls, automakers may face more liabilities
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 805,000 Cars for Stalling, Fires, and Defective Airbags
Millions of pounds of hot dogs recalled in U.S. after bone pieces found
Takata's Bankruptcy to Pit Automakers Against Air Bag Victims
DOJ charges hundreds in nationwide health care, opioid fraud schemes
It's Not Just Chocolate Powder. You Shouldn't Be Snorting Anything, Doctors Say
F.D.A. Deal Would Relax Rules on Reporting Medical Device Problems
CFPB: Financial firms can no longer force consumers to use arbitration in group disputes
Honda confirms 11th U.S. death tied to ruptured Takata air bag inflator
Court upholds $28M judgement against cigarette company
Wells Fargo says closer to reaching $142 million phony accounts settlement
Urban-rural divide exacerbates opioid crisis, despite prescription drop
Automakers out billions on Takata deal
Drugmakers and distributors face barrage of lawsuits over opioid epidemic
Judge allows evidence on older GM ignition switches in new bellwether suit
Takata winds down, but recall goes on and on

June

Medtronic says it's close to resolving Infuse lawsuits
Westchester fish business has ‘repeatedly’ been contaminated with listeria, Manhattan U.S. attorney charges
Takata's New Chinese Owner Emerges as Big Auto-Safety Player
What You Don’t Know About Generic Drugs, and How It Can Hurt You
GM says settles many lawsuits over ignition switches
Teleflex says Venture Cath recall is FDA Class I
How Big Tobacco-style marketing propels U.S. opioid crisis — and powers $400B pharma industry
Timeline: How Takata's air-bag scandal erupted
Medtronic warns on button glitch with MiniMed 640G insulin pump
Choking hazard prompts Britax to recall 207K child car seats
Pared-down Lavern’s Law passes in Albany, giving cancer victims more power to fight malpractice
Bard, Covidien settle more than 130 pelvic mesh cases
What to expect in defective air bag maker Takata's looming bankruptcy
Getinge’s Maquet, Datascope recall select IABPs over electrical issues
Supreme Court tightens rules on class-action lawsuits
Genesis Healthcare finalizes $53.6M federal settlement
Hospira recalls sodium bicarbonate vials as the drug shortage gets worse
State attorneys general probe opioid drug companies
Air bag maker Takata to file for bankruptcy this month -sources
Fiat Chrysler recalls almost 300,000 minivans over airbags
Nassau County sues opioid manufacturers
Crummy situation: Massive food recalls for labeling error
Opioids Over-Prescribed After C-Sections: Studies
FDA asks drugmaker to stop selling opioid painkiller because benefits ‘may no longer outweigh its risks’
AbbVie must pay $15 million in Depakote birth-defect trial: jury
7 of the deadliest cars on the road
CMS drops appeal in arbitration lawsuit, proposes revisions to agreement requirements
Legislative malpractice: Doing right by Lavern Wilkinson
Harley-Davidson recalls 57,000 motorcycles for oil-line defect
Dangerously Addictive Painkiller Prescribed for Patients Who Shouldn’t Have Received It, Says Whistleblower
Audi Widens Europe Diesel-Car Recall as Emission Woes Spread
Mylan may have overcharged U.S. for EpiPen by $1.27 billion: HHS

May

Dr. Salomon Melgen made millions from Medicare, FBI analyst says
Survey: Medical device makers expect to be hacked but few are doing anything about it
J&J's Ethicon hit with $2.16 million verdict in vaginal-mesh case
Doctor who faced retaliation for raising concerns about double-booked surgeries wins lawsuit
$553 Million Accord for U.S. Drivers Over Takata Airbags
Wells Fargo, Consumers Try to Rescue Bogus-Account Settlement
A teen chugged a latte, a Mountain Dew and an energy drink. The caffeine binge led to his death.
UCI doctor’s plan to stop superbugs is widely used. At her own hospital, it didn’t work
A Whistle-Blower Tells of Health Insurers Bilking Medicare
Supreme Court sides with nursing home in arbitration case
HEALTH A Shocking Diagnosis: Breast Implants ‘Gave Me Cancer’
Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.25M Ram pickups to fix rollover air bag, seat belt failure
J&J discloses U.S. probe related to arthritis drugs
Volkswagen, Audi must face lawsuit over engine defect
One-Third of New Drugs Have Safety Issues
Patient dies from severe brain swelling after taking Kite’s CAR-T therapy
Medtronic’s NewPort Medical recalls ventilators over shutdown issues
J&J ordered to pay $110 million in U.S. talc-powder trial
Health National group wants cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
City hospitals are making people extremely sick
Novo Settles U.S. Probe of Kickbacks, Disguised Salespeople

April

FDA cracks down on companies pushing vegetable extracts and creams as cancer cures
AAJ Poll: Red State Voters Reject Bill That Decimates Patient Safety
NY attorney general fines car dealers over safety disclosure
UPMC blamed for another mold-related death
Provider hit with class action lawsuit over inaccurate background check report
J&J, Bayer Accused of Hiding Blood-Thinning Drug's Flaws
Tampa jury awards $15 million to widow in tobacco lawsuit
GM Is Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court and Left to Face Ignition Claims
UPDATED: Lay’s, Miss Vickies chips recalled for Salmonella risk
NY attorney general fines car dealers over safety disclosure
Abbott issues select recall for NC coronary dilation & balloon caths
MDLive sued over patient privacy concerns
'I was shocked': Woman fights rare cancer linked to breast implants
A disturbing number of people still use cellphones while driving
Abbott Has More Trouble to 'Absorb' with Bioabsorbable Stent
U.S. FDA raises concerns over Teva's plant in China
U.S. FDA warns Abbott Labs over heart device problems
USFDA issues warning letter to Mylan for Nashik facility
Cook Medical recalls select Bush ureteral illuminating caths
FDA sends St. Jude a warning over two high-profile device issues
FDA: Shoulder Implant Device Recalled Due to Fracture Risk
Medtronic Has A Potentially Deadly Shunt Problem
EXCLUSIVE: Queens man badly burned in e-cigarette explosion files suit against manufacturers
Medicare Fee-for-Service Program Improperly Paid $41.1B
Mylan Gets FDA Warning on Drug Quality at Factory in India
USPS agrees to $49 million settlement after having long ‘dawdled’ in payments to beneficiaries
Dr. Salomon Melgen made millions from Medicare, FBI analyst says
Engines May Need to Be Replaced in 1.2 Million Hyundai, Kia Cars
Does HIPAA need refreshing for the 21st Century? AHIMA wonders
Medtronic recalls devices used to manage fluid build-up in the brain
Amtrak Knew of Flaw That Caused Penn Station Derailment
Teaching hospitals make prime targets for data breaches
Ransomware attack on Texas pediatric provider exposes data of 55,000 patients
FDA Warns Pfizer Clinical Investigator Over Chantix Study
More evidence that smartphones and driving don’t mix
Drugmaker GSK recalling nearly 600,000 asthma inhalers in U.S.
29 E. coli illnesses linked to soy nut butter products from Kentucky processing plant
Undeclared allergens a leading cause of food recalls in U.S.
Danger on the road: 1 in 4 vehicles has been recalled but hasn't been fixed
Ford recalling 52,000 trucks because they may move in park
Family-reported errors may go undocumented on hospital records

March

CDC: Toss SoyNut Butter, linked to E.coli outbreak in 12 states
Volkswagen to Pay 10 States Over Environmental Claims
We know more about that crash involving Uber’s self-driving car
Ford says it will spend $295 million on two new recalls
Rates and Characteristics of Paid Malpractice Claims Among US Physicians by Specialty, 1992-2014
1 million pounds of chicken nuggets, chicken fingers recalled over 'metal objects'
Why Johnson & Johnson Would Like to Forget 2016: QuickTake Q&A
Greenwich family sues drug company after overdose death of son
Metro-North: Rail workers sue, allege retaliation over safety concerns
Lawsuit blames improper marketing of potent opioid for woman’s death
Monsanto weed killer caused cancer, Californians allege in new lawsuit
Pharmacist at drug compounder NECC convicted, but not of murder
Auto Recalls Reach 53.2 Million in 2016
Merck must face renewed Fosamax warning claims: U.S. appeals court
Breast implants linked to rare form of cancer, FDA finds
Olympus' redesigned scope linked to infection outbreak
Many Doctors Get Payments From Drug Companies, Study Shows
9 Deaths Are Linked to Rare Cancer From Breast Implants
Price 'scheme' lawsuit targets CVS, Express Scripts as well as Novo, Lilly, Sanofi
11th Circuit upholds Wright Medical hip replacement verdict
Skilled workers are at higher risk for mistakes when interrupted, study finds
Higher heart risk seen with Abbott dissolving stent after two years: study
FDA warns IBS drug Viberzi may cause severe pancreatitis in patients without gallbladder
Emails show Monsanto tried to 'ghostwrite' research
Nissan Versa Cars Recalled for Air Bag Malfunction
Patients Lose Sight After Stem Cells Are Injected Into Their Eyes
Congressional committee members ask NFL, DEA for answers on painkiller report
BMW Recall Tied to Driveshaft Universal Joint
2012 Nissan Versa recalled to prevent airbags from deploying unexpectedly
Subaru Recalls Impreza for Rearview Camera Display
Lawsuit Filed Over Tainted Cheese That Killed Residents of Vermont, CT
Jury set to deliberate in trial of New England Compounding Center pharmacist
BMW Recalls 121K SUVs Over Defect That Could Render Vehicle Useless
Nissan Recalls More Than 54,000 Cars
U.S. auto recalls hit record high 53.2 million in 2016
Volkswagen set to plead guilty on Friday in emissions case
FDA class I recall issued for Zimmer Biomet reverse shoulder device
Med device recalls remain high as new era of convergence begins
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALLING ROUGHLY 308,000 U.S. CARS FOR FIRE RISK
Mercedes-Benz recalls 354,000 vehicles due to fire risk, Gallery 1
FDA Throws Cold Water on Whole Body Cryotherapy
Valhalla crash: Traffic lights a possible factor, NTSB docs say
Ford issues new recall for Takata airbags -- unrelated to ongoing recalls
NECC: CDC shows brain destruction caused by fungus
CDC, states investigating foodborne sources in E. coli outbreak
What's Happening With the Takata Airbag Recall?
Juno ends development of high-profile leukemia drug after deaths
Takata Pleads Guilty In Air Bag Scheme, Will Pay $1 Billion In Penalties
Pfizer Gets FDA Warning Over Contaminated Drugs at Hospira Plant

February

Pacemakers may malfunction near certain appliances or tools
2017 Volvo XC90, S90, V90 Cross Country: Recall Alert
Judge certifies NY class action over big debt collector's high rates
Takata agrees to $1B plea deal to settle airbag case
When driverless cars crash, who gets the blame and pays the damages?
Dangerous antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise for children in the U.S., study finds
Hospital illegally overcharged patients for medical records: suit
The No. 1 killer in US hospital is … secrecy
BMW Recalling 19,000 i3 REx Units Over Fuel-Vapor Fire Danger
All Lotus Valves Recalled Due to Pin Troubles
FCA Recalls 69,000 Dodge, Chrysler Sedans Due To Loose Bolts
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Series recalled to fix airbag glitch
Company-funded studies of approved drugs may not catch safety issues
University of Minnesota study finds companies inclined to wait too long to recall medical devices
Volkswagen 'fixes 470,000 UK diesel cars'
2011-2012 BMW 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series recalled for powertrain flaw
UnitedHealth sued by U.S. government over Medicare charges
Mercedes-Benz recalls several 4Matic models
Deaths on U.S. Roads Reach Highest Since 2007 Amid More Driving
Lawsuit alleges sixth death linked to Pittsburgh hospital mold outbreak
Mazda Recalls 174K Vehicles Because Seats Shouldn’t Unexpectedly Move
U.S. judge grants preliminary approval to VW, Bosch settlements
Toyota Tundra Recalls 72,800 Trucks to Fix Rear Step Bumper Defect
New data suggests there are more than 63 million unfixed recalled cars on U.S. roads today
Is your Ford Explorer leaking exhaust?
2017 Hyundai Elantra recalled over brake problems: nearly 34,000 vehicles affected
2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2007-2010 Saturn Sky recalled to fix airbag glitch
Abbott Labs halts use of HeartMate PHP blood pump after death, malfunctions
BMW Reaches $478M Settlement Over Water Damaged Cars
2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze recalled: 17,000 vehicles affected
Weak Reporting System Let Risky Surgical Device Stay in Use
Vaginal Mesh Injury lawsuit claims continue
Doctor gets $11.4 million settlement in whistleblower suit
BMW agrees to settle vehicle water damage suit for up to $478 million
Takata to plead guilty Feb. 27: court documents
Maserati recalls nearly 40,000 Quattroporte, Ghibli, Levante vehicles due to risk of fires
Nevada woman’s death from superbug a ‘wake-up call’
Women Fear Drug They Used To Halt Puberty Led To Health Problems
Testimony, tears mark NECC trial
Chevrolet Suburban HD SUVs Recalled for Mirrors
Food Researchers find ‘another reason’ to avoid fast food: Chemicals in the packaging
What Volkswagen Settlements Mean for Vehicle Owners
Toxic chemicals tainting Colorado groundwater also found in fast-food packaging
Bacteria survive cleaning efforts in damaged medical scopes, study finds
1,700 residents of Flint, Michigan sue EPA over water crisis

January

VW recalls more than 500,000 Audis in U.S.
Drug Makers Accused of Fixing Prices on Insulin
Toyota Tundra Trucks Recalled for Bumper Steps
NECC tech recalls false cleaning logs, missing routine cleaning
Possible liver injury added to label of Biogen MS drug
PG&E Must Run 12,500 TV Ads Saying It’s Guilty of Lax Safety
Volkswagen set to plead guilty in U.S. diesel emissions case
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Crisis Signals Problems at Korea Inc.
A flawed medical device, a troubling response
In Navient Lawsuits, Unsettling Echoes of Past Lending Crisis
L.A. Now California: This just in L.A. County names new interim coroner as troubled agency seeks permanent chief
JPMorgan pays $55M to settle mortgage discrimination lawsuit
GM to pay $1M fine to SEC in ignition switch resolution
FDA proposes studies on deceptive ads to gauge doc and patient perceptiveness
Deutsche Bank and Justice Dept. Complete Deal on Mortgage Crisis
3 Takata Executives Face Criminal Charges Over Exploding Airbags
Samsung Electronics probe finds battery was main cause of Note 7 fires: source
Amid concerns, why do we even have baby powder anymore?
EPA: Fiat Chrysler software enabled emissions cheating
Report: Takata expected to plead guilty, pay $1B
Jessica Alba's Honest Co recalls organic baby powder in U.S.
Honda Adds 772,000 Vehicles to Takata Airbag Recalls
St. Jude Medical issues security updates to fix hacking-prone pacemakers
Volkswagen Set to Plead Guilty and to Pay U.S. $4.3 Billion in Deal
Takata airbags: Delayed fixes worry drivers who see ‘terrible’ risk
St. Jude releases cyber updates for heart devices after U.S. probe
F.B.I. Arrests Volkswagen Executive on Conspiracy Charge in Emissions Scandal
Volkswagen, Justice Dept. nearing $3 billion deal to resolve diesel allegations
F.B.I. Arrests Volkswagen Executive on Conspiracy Charges in Emissions Scandal
AIG accused of racketeering in structured settlement business
L.I.R.R. Train That Crashed Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit, Inquiry Finds
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE recalled to fix airbag problem
FDNY: More than 100 hurt in LIRR train accident at Atlantic Terminal
Proposed Safety Regulations To Impact Autonomous Vehicle Market
Feds Investigate Claims That Hyundai Seat Belts Broke Loose In Crashes
A man using FaceTime killed a 5-year-old girl in a highway crash. Was Apple to blame?
NHTSA flags some Jaguars, Land Rovers after rollaways
Medtronic must face revived U.S. lawsuit over Infuse
Daily Drive-Thru: Takata settlement could reach up to $1B, Ford unveils next-gen autonomous car, and more
New Essure lawsuit filed against Bayer and physician in North Carolina

2016

December

FCA bedeviled again by shifters
Volkswagen reaches deal with 80,000 U.S. 3.0-liter vehicle owners
Recall Alert: 2016-2017 Hyundai Tucson, 2017 Santa Fe
FDA bans most powdered gloves
Smart Cars Under Investigation After 8 Reports Of Engine Fires
U.S. investigates 1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles for roll-away crashes
Volkswagen will buy back 20K more polluting diesel cars
FDA Food, Cosmetics Data Boon for Attorneys, Companies
FDA Bans Powdered Gloves and Lubricant
FDA drops black box warning on Pfizer's anti-smoking drug
Agios halts development of anemia drug
FDA Has Ordered New Label Warnings, But It's Not Clear That Anesthesia Is Risky In Pregnancy, Kids
4 injured N.J. vapers sue e-cigarette retailers for selling exploding devices
Takata Airbag Recall: A Complete List of Affected Vehicles
How Antibiotic-Tainted Seafood From China Ends Up on Your Table
Men to sue over drug that made them grow breasts
Anesthesia may harm the brains of children under 3, FDA warns
Families Bring Class Action Against French Drug Maker Sanofi
Wells Fargo faces California, New Jersey probes over sales
Centurion recalls Multi-Med single lumen catheters
FDA Concludes Diabetes Drug May Cause Bladder Cancer
Wells Fargo Scandal Hits Prudential as Whistle-Blowers Sue
Why it’s time to turn the page on the FDA drug approval process
No recall for glass found in vaccines made in Monroe County
In dementia, care from multiple health systems poses drug safety risks
Doctors see regular misuse of antibiotics, narcotics
Trader Joe's Is the Latest Store to Recall Hummus for Possible Listeria Contamination
FACT SHEET: Medical Malpractice Insurance Studies Undermine Leading Arguments for “Tort Reform”
Deadly Infections Linked To Heart Surgery Device Highlight Holes In FDA Monitoring
J&J Ordered to Pay Record $1 Billion for Faulty Hip Implants

November

Obama admin. seeks curbs on mandatory arbitration for insurance
Sabra Recalls Hummus Dips For Possible Listeria Contamination
Oklahoma town sues energy companies over earthquakes
BP, Arco to pay $14 million in suit over gas tanks in California
Mylan recalls more than 100,000 packages of Klonopin generic
Mazda recalls 70,000 RX-8 sports cars in U.S.
CDC: Contaminated syringes may be causing blood infections in nursing homes - McKnight's Long Term Care News
Suit settled in airbag death of Fort Bend teen
Lawsuit against Medtronic questions the company's handling of spinal device
Carmakers responsible for airbag recalls with or without Takata, safety chief says
Big $ Spent Marketing Not-So-Healthy Baby, Toddler Foods: Study
Buzzkill: Energy drinks may cause acute liver failure
Robotic Surgical Tools Tough to Keep Clean
Two additional patient deaths linked to Medtronic infusion pump

October

BMW is recalling more than 136,000 late-model vehicles in the U.S. for an issue that can lead to engine stalling.
St. Jude halts pacemaker implants due to data, battery issues
Amtrak Agrees to $265 Million Settlement in Philadelphia Crash That Killed Eight
J&J Loses Third Trial Over Cancer Link to Talcum Powder
Subaru Recalls Multiple Models for Fire Risk
FDA Evaluates Cardiac Device After Patient's Death
Ford recalls 408K vehicles for oil, fuel leaks
Which Automakers Have The Lowest Recall Rates -- And The Most Serious Recalls
HeartWare recalls HVAD pumps due to potential severe health consequences
Hospitals installed more sinks to stop infections. The sinks can make the problem worse
Relief at Last for U.S. Owners of Diesel Volkswagens
Senator Warren Says Mylan Settlement With DOJ ‘Shamefully Weak’
Frequency of First-line Antibiotic Selection Among US Ambulatory Care Visits for Otitis Media, Sinusitis, and Pharyngitis
Nurse Nina Pham settles Ebola lawsuit against Texas Health Resources
Hyundai recalls Sonata because sunroof could fly off
2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler recalled to fix airbag glitch on nearly 225,000 vehicles
Lobby group links antibiotic resistance to 'dirty' drug factories, and Aurobindo is a culprit
U.S. judge signals likely approval of VW diesel buyback settlement
10 Infant Deaths May Be Related to Teething Remedies, F.D.A. Says
Samsung Faces First Consumer Class-Action Suit Over Note 7
2010-2016 Genesis Coupe recalled to fix airbag issue
This Cancer-Linked Chemical May be in Your Toothpaste
Cookie Dough Recall Hits Ice Cream, Diet Bars
St Jude forms cyber panel after claims of heart-device bugs
Heart surgery patients at risk for deadly infection, CDC warns By Susan Scutti, CNN
What side effects? Most consumers don’t read drug risk information
Doctor Malpractice Premiums Remain Flat Amid Obamacare 'Tumult'
Giti, Continental Recall Tires
27 tons of turkey recalled over unidentified black material
Toyota recalls Prius models because of parking brake issues
Bacteria on Device Said to Infect at Least 12 Patients in Pennsylvania
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Recalled Again -- This Time, For Loss Of Stability Control
Calcium supplements could increase risk of heart disease, new study finds
St. Jude Warns Defibrillator Patients About Battery Risks
Samsung kills off Galaxy Note 7 over safety fears
Underactive thyroid may be overdiagnosed, overtreated in the elderly
J&J's Xarelto may cause more serious bleeding than BI's Pradaxa, real-world study shows
Some blood pressure drugs tied to risk of mood disorder hospital stays
Cuomo: Limited rush-hour service on LIRR line where train derailed
Sen. Schumer calls for NJ Transit to install inward facing cameras on commuter trains after fatal Hoboken crash
Samsung, CPSC: Turn off your Galaxy Note 7 now
Samsung Faces Blow as New Phone Blamed for Jet Evacuation
J&J Warns Diabetic Patients About Hacking Risks of Insulin Pumps
Opening Arguments In Fourth Baby Powder Trial To Begin Today
Senator to push bill to let Wells Fargo customers sue over unauthorized accounts
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund begins payments to new group of claimants
Volkswagen agrees to $1.2B settlement with dealers
Medtronic Heart Pump Recall Deemed Life-Threatening by FDA

September

U.S. to Bar Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Contracts
Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 bill; first override of his presidency
Popular Painkillers Like Ibuprofen Are Linked to Heart Problems
Give 9/11 families a legal avenue: Opposing view
Uphold veto on 9/11 lawsuits: Our view
Audi Q7 Recalled for Seats
Sun recalls more product, this time from plant in Hungary
Blue Bell recalls ice cream for Listeria; blames supplier
Volkswagen Shareholders Seek $9.2 Billion Over Diesel Scandal
FDA closes SM Fish; Listeria at facility matches sick people
U.S. Signals Backing for Self-Driving Cars
Racial Bias Among Jurors at Heart of Supreme Court Case
Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
Three deaths prompt Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.4M cars
Company Stops Sales Of Ovarian Cancer Screening Test After FDA Warns Women Not To Use It
1 in 4 Medicare Patients Uses Blood Pressure Meds Incorrectly
Nissan Recalling 134,000 Cars in U.S., Canada; Brakes Could Catch Fire
G.M. Spots an Airbag Problem and Moves Quickly to Respond
9/11: Responders struggle with lingering effects
Newest superbug found in a Connecticut toddler
Samsung urges consumers globally to stop using Galaxy Note 7
VW Engineer Pleads Guilty in U.S. Criminal Case Over Diesel Emissions
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Strawberries at Smoothie Chain
Chipotle settles consumer food safety claims
Special Report: 'Superbug' scourge spreads as U.S. fails to track rising human toll
Door Latch Recall to Cost Ford, Cut Into Full-Year Profits
General Motors settles 2 bellwether ignition switch cases
F.D.A. Bans Sale of Many Antibacterial Soaps, Saying Risks Outweigh Benefits - The New York Times
CDC takes lead in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to smoothies
Recall Alert: 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Congressman calls on Japanese prosecutors to probe Olympus over scope infections
Opioid Abuse Fueling Drug-Related Heart Infections: Study
Long Island county sues opioid drug makers for misleading marketing

August

Warren leads 20 senators in letter grilling EpiPen maker
NFL players drop appeal of $1B concussion suit
Daily Drive-Thru: Volkswagen customers prefer buyback, Mitsubishi fudged fuel economy for 8 other cars, Google hires new autonomous tech chief, and more
Recall Alert: 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain
Researchers find first U.S. bacteria with worrisome superbug genes
A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis
All Donated Blood in U.S. Should Be Tested for Zika, F.D.A. Says
20,000 Safety 1st Strollers Recalled in the US Because of Defect
Daily Drive-Thru: Ford recalls 114,000 vehicles, EV sales need to increase 1500% by 2020, Daimler tries to be more like Tesla, and more
Carson Block Takes on St. Jude Medical Claiming Hack Risk
Volkswagen settles with dealers over emissions scandal
Mylan’s new EpiPen discount does little to quell congressional anger over price hike
Florida Deaths Linked to Eating Raw Shellfish
Ford recalls 113,000 vehicles for fuel, window fixes
White House, Clinton lash out at EpiPen price hikes
EpiPen Price Rise Sparks Concern for Allergy Sufferers
Which New Cars Still Have Takata Airbag Inflators?
Insurance rates rising, along with accidents
Hyundai, Mitsubishi issue recalls
Health group urges FDA to investigate sunscreen claims
Aetna warned it would drop out of Obamacare exchanges if its merger was blocked
Aetna deals latest blow to Obamacare, pulls out of most markets
A popular weight-loss pill was buoyed by studies that understated its harms
In a new wave of Levaquin lawsuits, patients claim J&J knew about nerve-damage risks
Chinese Drugmaker Hid Data That May Show Contamination
Two cases picked for Xarelto bellwether trials
Report: VW to be accused of criminal conduct
Warning over refillable water bottles: is yours harbouring dangerous bacteria?
FDA Finds Potentially Harmful Ingredients in Certain Supplements
Another 9,000 Trailers Recalled Due to Bendix Defect
Car Thieves Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens With A SimpleWireless Hack
FDA warns China's Concept Products: test your products
More Essure Lawsuits Expected Following California Court Ruling Against Bayer
APNewsBreak: Amtrak settlements silencing crash victims
Essure court ruling in California could bring more lawsuits
‘The stop-smoking pill made me do it': Man found not criminally responsible for shooting wife
Researchers find unsafe levels of industrial chemicals in drinking water of 6 million Americans
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund gets new master
Consumer Reports urges higher Volkswagen U.S. diesel owner compensation
Boston Scientific issues voluntary recall of Lotus valve system
Are Energy Drinks Dangerous For Heart Health? New Study Questions Risks, Nutritional Value
Why ‘Useless’ Surgery Is Still Popular
Viagra Overdose Risks: What Happens When You Take Too Many Blue Pills
NY hospitals rated lowest in U.S.
Pfizer in $486 million settlement of Celebrex, Bextra litigation
Fiat Chrysler Lawsuit: Anton Yelchin's Parents Sue Grand Cherokee Jeep Maker For Wrongful Death
Auto industry agonizes after Tesla Autopilot fatality

July

Volkswagen settlement gets preliminary approval
Fiat Chrysler recalls 323,000 vehicles over wiring issue
Can Statins Cause Diabetes?
Mercedes, Ferrari Among Companies Selling Cars with Faulty Airbags
FDA investigates reported adverse events with WEN hair cleansing products
Facing Cancer Drug Shortage, U.S. Relies on Banned Chinese Plant
Antitrust suits aim to block two health care mergers
308,000 Chevrolet Impalas recalled for faulty airbags
Tesla crash won’t cool federal enthusiasm for automated cars, top safety official says
Generic Crestor Wins Approval, Dealing a Blow to AstraZeneca
Daimler AG, Ferrari selling some new vehicles with faulty air bags: U.S. Senate report
FDA sends stern warning to Glaxo over contamination at a penicillin plant
VW Sued by NY Over Pollution Linked to Cheat Device
Justice Dept. Will Seek to Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers
Self-driving cars: Consumer groups want government to hit brakes
Takata Settles Airbag Suit, Averting Testimony by Its Chief
Behind Volkswagen Settlement, Speed and Compromise
Lawsuit: Exploding e-cigarette battery burns Delaware man
Tesla Autopilot Too Much, Too Soon, Consumer Reports Warns
Court: Ignition-switch lawsuits against GM can proceed
Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisi
As U.S. Investigates Fatal Tesla Crash, Company Defends Autopilot System
Patients Sometimes Take Antibiotics Without Consulting A Doctor, Study Finds
Juno Plunges After 3 Patients Die in Trial of Cancer Therapy
Justice Department to make $40 million available for victims of deadly meningitis outbreak
Superbug gene detected in a second person in the U.S.
U.S. judge cuts $500 million verdict over J&J hip implants
4 in 10 top-selling sunscreens on Amazon don't meet dermatologists' standards, study says
U.S. Safety Agency Investigates Another Tesla Crash Involving Autopilot
Will concern over Tesla death close self-driving 'loophole'?
Pfizer agrees to truth in opioid marketing
People Are Suing Over Exploding E-Cigarettes
Philadelphia jury pins $70m verdict on Janssen for its Risperdal drug
Germs cling to hard-to-clean medical scopes, Swedish and other Providence hospitals find

June

Takata Deaths May Hit 15 on Honda Malaysia Driver Fatality
Health insurance mega-merger could be dead soon
Trial begins in lawsuit over spinal bone cement
Volkswagen agrees to pay consumers biggest auto settlement in history
Are shifters getting too complicated?
Volkswagen Faces Long Road Ahead, Even After a Civil Settlement
Report: VW to pay about $10.2B to settle emissions claims
Could New Technology Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths?
Fiat Chrysler Moves Up Gearshift Repairs After Death of Anton Yelchin
In letter to Franken, FDA defends handling of Medtronic's Infuse study
Risks Higher for Front-Seat Passengers in Some S.U.V. Crashes, Tests Show
Fiat Chrysler to stop using defective Takata air bags next week
Anton Yelchin’s Death Highlights a Known Issue With Jeeps
Jeep That Crushed Anton Yelchin Had Been Recalled
VW Said Ready With $10 Billion Diesel Plan, to Devise Fix Later
Supreme Court rules Mass. family can continue suit over daughter’s death
Bill to help medical malpractice victims fails again in N.Y. legislature
Nissan's Infiniti recalls 60,000 Q50 sedans over steering issue
Why back-up cameras haven’t stopped drivers from backing into stuff
Suit claims Intuitive’s da Vinci caused metallic microemboli in patient’s brains
Surprising Progress in Newtown Families’ Suit Against Maker of the AR-15 Rifle
Lawmakers, experts outline steps to battle drug-resistant superbugs
FDA Strengthens SGLT-2 Kidney Risk Warnings
BMW recalls some SUVs to reinforce child seat anchors
The new norm: When tragedy hits, Americans stand divided
Supreme Court Rules a Jury Can Be Called Back After It's Dismissed
Genentech, OSI to pay $67 mln over drug claims - U.S. Justice Dept
FDA Warns of Heart Risk with Loperamide Overdose
Hostess recalls 710,000 cases of some snack cakes, doughnuts because of peanut allergy concerns
Coney Island Hospital sued over meningitis death of woman who was allegedly misdiagnosed
Which State Has the Most Medical Malpractice Suits?
As medical errors kill more people, peer review should become more transparent
AHRQ: Fewer medical errors than a decade ago
Cancer patient can't sue hospital under current NY law
Superbug investigation: ‘It’s likely that more of these will be found,’ CDC says

May

Court Rules Companies Cannot Impose Illegal Arbitration Clauses
Senators probe whether car seats collapse in crashes
Older people with reverse mortgages charged unnecessary fees, suit claims
Madoff victims may get new $247M disbursement
Cellphone-Cancer Link Found in Government Study
Only 39% of U.S. hospitals follow best practices to curb antibiotic overuse
Ford Recalls Some F-150 Pickups for Potential Brake Problem
"Killing children": Congress takes action on danger of car seat backs
Has your Takata air bag been recalled?
Why victims of deadly meningitis outbreak haven't been compensated
Former Pfizer employee loses another bid to press illegal marketing lawsuit
FDA approved high-risk women's health devices without proper data: Study
Lawsuits Over Baby Powder Raise Questions About Cancer Risk
Tony Gwynn’s Family Sues Tobacco Industry, Seeking Recourse Over Fatal Habit
After years of alleged bullying, an Ohio teen killed herself. Is her school district responsible?
A New Study Says Your Fitbit Is Probably Wrong About Your Heart Rate
How to stop superbugs from killing 10 million people a year
The BMW i3's range extender is now the subject of a lawsuit
Huge Recall of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables After Listeria Outbreak
Human Birth Defects Seen With Pregabalin
Next cyberattack front could be your car
NAACP sues Michigan officials over Flint water crisis
Opioid-Related Overdoses And Deaths Are On The Rise In The ICU: Study
Potatoes Tied to High Blood Pressure Risk
NHTSA extends oversight of GM safety efforts
The Lessons of the Philadelphia Amtrak Accident
Divided NTSB agrees to blame engineer for fatal Amtrak wreck
Takata declares nearly 14 mln U.S. air bag inflators defective
Subaru warns 48,500 near-new cars could lose steering
Exclusive: Patient safety issues prompt leadership shake-up at NIH hospital
E. coli outbreak that infected 9 at UCH occurred over seven weeks
Surgical tool used at University Hospital linked to infections, deaths
Takata Recalls Seen Rising to 118.5 Million Air Bags Worldwide
FDA backs off recall of Ivyland firm's scope-cleaning machines linked to outbreaks
Doctor reveals horrors that make this hospital dangerous for kids
Listeria outbreak triggers frozen food recall
Rule on Arbitration Would Restore Right to Sue Banks
Researchers: Medical errors now third leading cause of death in United States
Takata Airbag Recall Is Said to Grow by 35 Million
J&J Faces 1,000 More Talc-Cancer Suits After Verdict Loss
Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300 recalled to replace shifter
Nissan recalls nearly 4 million cars with air bag problems
Takata Sets Aside $189 Million in Air Bag Recall Cost Provisions
Dole Knew About Listeria Problem at Salad Plant, F.D.A. Report Says

April

VW Chief ‘Personally’ Apologized to Obama Over Cheating
Recall Alert: 2011-2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Expedition, Mustang, Lincoln Navigator
FCA to recall 1.1 million vehicles for confusing shifter
Mitsubishi Motors' Existence at Risk as Fraud Case Widens
VW Presentation in ’06 Showed How to Foil Emissions Tests
Amtrak already settling claims from deadly May 2015 derailment
Federal watchdog says transportation officials must be ready for cyberattack
Amtrak already settling claims from its May 12 crash last year
Fiat Chrysler Announces Recall of 1.1 Million Autos
Costco Canada caught up in recall of frozen organic vegetables
Warning: Supplements and medications may not mix
Supreme Court upholds Iran payments for terrorism
VW Said to Pay At Least $10 Billion in U.S. Cheating Deal
Why Medical Devices Aren’t Safer
BMW Recalls 7 Series Models Because of Faulty Air Bags
Recall remains in place for for airbag inflators
Tainted Scope Infections Far Exceed Earlier Estimates
BMW recalls 7 Series models due to air bag issue
Millions of Recalled Cars Roam the Road, Potentially Risking Lives
Tesla Recalls 2,700 Model X SUVS to Fix Third-Row Seats
Doctors Neglect a Huge Weapon in the Fight Against Opioid Deaths
Transportation After Amtrak workers killed in crash, federal regulators order safety review
G.M. Settles Ignition-Switch Case Planned as Bellwether Trial
Weak Oversight Lets Dangerous Nurses Work in New York
Pfizer recalls mislabeled bottles of adult Robitussin
Hospitals' digital drug ordering boosts safety but can lead to fatal errors
Texas Teen Is 10th U.S. Fatality Linked to Takata Air Bag
Sugary Drinks, 'Bad' Carbs Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers
Some diabetes drugs to get new warning labels, FDA says
U.S. Judge OKs $20 Billion Settlement From 2010 BP Oil Spill
Supreme Court rejects Wal-Mart appeal in employee wage case
2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango recalled to repair brakes
Johnson & Johnson Has a Baby Powder Problem

March

Tainted Drug May Still Be in U.S. Almost Decade After Deaths
F.T.C. Sues Volkswagen Over ‘Deceptive’ Diesel Car Ads
Obama joins fight against opioid abuse
Volkswagen’s Quality Issues Widen With Latest Recalls
Takata Puts Worst-Case Airbag Recall Costs at $24 Billion
Nearly All U.S. Doctors 'Overprescribe' Addictive Narcotic Painkillers: Survey
Scope maker Olympus sought price hike amid superbug outbreak
GM recalls Chevrolet Malibus over air bags
Essure suit allowed to proceed in Philly
Law and order 32 women sue in St. Louis over birth control device
Now There’s Proof: Docs Who Get Company Cash Tend to Prescribe More Brand-Name Meds
J&J Ordered to Pay $502 Million Over Pinnacle Hip Failures
CVS must face lawsuit over protein powder claims, judge rules
Beyond Flint: Excessive lead levels found in almost 2,000 water systems across all 50 states
Bharara investigates NYC Housing Authority’s use of lead paint
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall on 3 Production Codes of Canned Chunk Light Tuna Due to Possible Health Risk
Patients in Pain, and a Doctor Who Must Limit Drugs
U.S. appeals court weighs extent of GM's bankruptcy protection
House Panel Denounces E.P.A. Actions in Flint Crisis
GM halts sale of 1,579 new trucks, cars over defect concern
"No excuse": Safety experts say this car defect puts kids in danger
Home Depot breach victims reach $19.5 million settlement
Lawsuit: CVS Dietary Supplement Makes Unfounded ‘Memory’ Claims
Feds probe 420,000 Ford F-150s for brake defect
Feds refer Exxon climate claims to FBI
Genital talc boosts ovarian cancer risk in study

February

J&J Must Pay $72 Million Over Talc Tied to Woman's Cancer
Honda Readies Recall of New Civics on Possible Engine Failure
Dialysis Equipment Maker Settles Lawsuit for $250 Million
FDA likely underestimated fetal deaths from Essure: analyst
More Support for Osteoporosis Drugs
New Documents Could Cause More Trouble for VW
'We Are Running Under the Radar': Morgan Stanley in $3.2 Billion Mortgage-Bond Pact
Cook Medical recalls select single lumen caths
German Makers Recall 2.3 Million U.S. Vehicles for Takata Bags
Expense for Takata Air-Bag Recall
Bill Seeks to Limit Use of Arbitration to Avoid Courts
Senators Call for a Much Broader Recall of Defective Takata Airbags After a Recent Death

January

J&J to Pay $120 Million in Its First Big Mesh Settlement
FDA Approves Fixes for Olympus Scope Linked to Infections
FDA Reclassifies Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse as 'High Risk'
Senate Report Says FDA Fails to Ensure Medical Devices Are Safe
Keyless Automobile Ignition Systems Are Fatally Flawed, Critics Say
Honda confirms ninth death linked to Takata airbag
FDA Tightens Rules for Mesh Device Used in Some Pelvic Surgeries
Justice Department alleges VW violated Clean Air Act
GM Loses Bid to Avoid First Trial Over Faulty Ignition Switches

2015

December

Safety Remain Big Issue as 2015 Draws to Close with Flurry of Recalls
Debt Collection Law Firm Settles ‘Lawsuit Mill’ Complaint
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 570,000 Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Jeep Compass And Patriot For Fire Risks
New Air Bag Death Said to Show Flaws in U.S. Recall System
Moulton, Tsongas among Congress members urging FDA to reconsider OxyContin use among children
NHTSA Slams BMW with $40 Million Fine
Olympus played down early report of superbug infections linked to duodenoscope devices
One mother spent a decade after her daughters' deaths changing car-rental laws
Chipotle Probed for New Outbreak of Different E. Coli Strain
Sued Over Old Debt, and Blocked From Suing Back
How a medical device maker kept U.S. hospitals in the dark about deadly infections
VW Names Kenneth Feinberg to Oversee Fund for Claims on Emissions Deception
Mother sues Chipotle over son’s bout of norovirus
Merck fails to win FDA panel backing for Vytorin heart claim
Drug approvals top 2014 high but R&D returns still struggle
Chipotle's Seattle Woes Put Fresh Scrutiny on Safety Procedures
GM ignition switch compensation fund offered $595M
Boston Scientific recalls device after pieces broke off in patients
G.M. Compensated Some Pre-Bankruptcy Crash Victims
Boston Scientific recalls Chariot Guiding Sheaths, citing complications
U.S. DOJ antitrust unit subpoenas Mylan over pricing of doxycycline
Chipotle Shuts Restaurant After College Students Get Sick
FDA warning on uterine device draws opposition from doctors
Fresh Produce Responsible for Most U.S. Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
FDA Issues Alert on Guidewire Recall
Heart Negative News May Alter Statin Users’ Behavior
Zafgen Obesity Drug Trial on Hold After Second Patient Death
To Protect N.J. Consumers, a Call to End Forced Arbitration | Opinion
Did VW Bosses Know About Fuel Efficiency Problem Last Year?

November

The Doctor the NFL Tried to Silence
Costco E. Coli Outbreak Related to Vegetables in Chicken Salad
Wheelchair Users More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Boston Scientific Device Recalled After Patient Dies
Costco Chicken Salad Tied to Seven-State E. Coli Outbreak
F.D.A. Targets Inaccurate Medical Tests, Citing Dangers and Costs
Sanofi (SNY) Whistleblower Alleges Company Attorneys Destroyed Documents
Risk of Off-Label Uses for Prescription Drugs
Novartis Pays $370M for Drug-pushing Scheme
States Urged to Review Health Insurer Mergers
Specialty Drugs Now Cost More Than The Median Household Income
Makers of Nutritional Supplements Charged in Federal Sweep
Education Management Ends Recruitment Suits for $95 Million
Volkswagen apologizes for emission scandal in full page ad
Efforts to Rein In Arbitration Come Under Well-Financed Attack
FDA orders recall of 2,800 scope-washing machines, citing infection risk
For-Profit College System Expected to Pay Millions
Kia Recalling 260,000 Late-Model Soul Crossovers
VW Tags 430,000 New Cars With Implausible Carbon Dioxide Ratings
Victims of Debt Collection Scheme in New York Win $59 Million in Settlement
Toyota, Nissan join Honda in Takata air bag snub
A medical mistake happens. Who pays the bill?
U.S. senators seek to ensure Takata recall is completed
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 126,000 Vehicles Over Problems With Airbags
Big and deadly: Major foodborne outbreaks spike sharply
Takata to Pay Up to Record $200 Million Over Faulty Air-Bags
VW Reveals It Misstated Emissions of Gas Cars
Omaha business recalls 167,427 pounds of ground beef due to E. coli scare
Lawsuit filed against Chipotle in E. coli outbreak
Porsche pulled into VW emissions-cheating scandal with new EPA charges
In Religious Arbitration, Scripture Is the Rule of Law
Justices Hear Debate on Suing Companies for Seemingly Harmless Falsehoods
Arbitration Everywhere, Stacking the Deck of Justice
Honda Recalls 2016 CR-Vs on New Exploding Takata Air-Bag Defect
Study of rear-end crashes finds head injuries from rear-facing child seats
Study: Self-driving cars have higher accident rate

October

Gulf states settle with Transocean over 2010 spill damages
NTSB recommends fixing 'broken' tire recall process
Honda to Recall 300,000 Accords for Airbag Problem
Cost of Volkswagen scandal: 'Enormous but manageable'
Fiat Chrysler recalls 180K new pickups, SUVs
G.M. Issues 4th Recall Over Engine Fires in Wide Swath of Models
4 Dead After Being Infected by a Device in Surgery at a Pennsylvania Hospital
Hot dogs, bacon, processed meats linked to cancer
Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care
Whole Foods recalls two types of salads due to Listeria concerns
After a Delay of Years, Mazda Recalls 4.9 Million Vehicles
AbbVie's Hepatitis C Drugs Label Changed After Patient Deaths
FDA staff reviewers question safety of AstraZeneca's gout drug
Judge Approves Settlement of Suit on Rikers Island Brutality
Volkswagen Suspends 5th Executive in Emissions Scandal
Study: Two-thirds of new cancer drugs don’t extend life
Suing A Nursing Home Could Get Easier Under Proposed Federal Rules
Millennium Health Ends DOJ Probe, Said to Prepare for Ch. 11
Lawmakers push ban on herbal Viagra after Odom’s overdose
GM recalls pickups over ignition-switch defect
GM adds some 2015 models to massive air bag recall
Volkswagen to Recall 8.5 Million Vehicles in Europe
Two Officers Were Shot; Wisconsin Store Liable for Gun Sale
Side effects from dietary supplements send 23,000 people a year to ER
‘Herbal Viagra’ taken in bulk by Lamar Odom before he was found unresponsive has alarmed health regulators for years
Women With Essure Contraceptive Implant Needed More Surgeries, Study Finds
Two Officers Were Shot; Wisconsin Store Liable for Gun Sale
Boston Scientific mesh verdict slashed to $10 million
For Families of Germanwings Victims, Anger Simmers Through Grief
Questions Raised on VW's Reporting of U.S. Deaths, Injuries
Lawsuit seeks Volkswagen buyback of emissions-cheating diesels in California
New auto safety technologies leave some drivers bewildered
Why a slow BP oil spill settlement payout may actually benefit Louisiana
BP Settlement in Gulf Oil Spill Is Raised to $20.8 Billion
ABC News Investigation: The Potential Risk of Keyless Ignitions
FDA orders manufacturers to study cleaning problems with medical scopes linked to infections
Study Finds Potential Problem in More Heart Valve Implants
Volkswagen Sued by West Virginia Over Clean Diesel Claims
Nissan recalls 218,019 Versas to fix suspension
VW Deals With More European Lawsuits From Emission Cheating - Bloomberg Business
VW Claims Mount as Lawyers Vie for Leading Role, Friendly Court
EPA Should Hit Road to Catch Cheaters, Critics Say
Fiat Chrysler Concedes Violating Rule on Reporting Death and Injury Claims

September

Emissions scandal: Volkswagen to propose fix in October
Analysis: Why VW's emissions fraud is such an outrage
Hyundai Recalling Nearly 500,000 Sonatas Due to Potential Engine Failures
A Car Scandal Shoves Berlin Off High Ground
Volkswagen emission scandal widens: 11 million cars affected
FDA issues Class I recall of Syncardia Freedom driver
Many Messages in the G.M. Settlement
CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Mexican Cilantro Sickened 546 People
After Battling Safety Agency, Recaro Changes Course on Car Seat Recall
New prescription drugs can help patients, but their high prices elicit ire
Drug Goes From $13.50 a Tablet to $750, Overnight
FDA Expands Warnings About Contaminated Medical Scopes
GM to Pay $900 Million to End U.S. Switch-Defect Probe
Jardiance, a Diabetes Drug, Cut Cardiovascular Deaths by 38%, Study Says
$900 Million Penalty for G.M.’s Deadly Defect Leaves Many Cold
F.D.A. Bans Sales of 4 Cigarette Products by R.J. Reynolds
XenoPort's psoriasis drug shows higher side effects; shares fall
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Spreads to 31 States, 418 Sick
Probe of superbug-tainted medical scopes grows to include cleaning machines
Wall Street Banks to Settle CDS Lawsuit for $1.87 Billion
10 major brands will put automatic brakes in all cars
2nd death linked to salmonella-tainted cucumbers
As Head-Up Displays Become Common, Distraction Becomes an Issue
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.73 Million Trucks in 3 Safety Campaigns
Invokana and Invokamet (canagliflozin): Drug Safety Communication - New Information on Bone Fracture Risk and Decreased Bone Mineral Density
GM recalls 121,000 Cadillac ATS cars for fire risks
9/11 death and injury total still rising
FDA Warning Letters: Powdered Caffeine Distributors, Dairy, Baker, Seafood Processors
Cucumbers Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak
Report: Top baby monitors lack basic security features
Fiat Chrysler recalls more cars to thwart hackers
Amazon, University of Pennsylvania sued by family of student who killed herself with cyanide allegedly purchased online
How America’s love affair with caffeine has sparked a crisis of overdoses — and what the FDA is trying to do about it
Did Blood-Clot Filter Used on Thousands of Americans Have Fatal Flaw?
Kim Kardashian Posts Drug Side Effects After FDA Warning
New VIN Video Helps Consumers Track Vehicle Recalls
F.D.A. Warns 5 Producers of Powdered Caffeine
Family sues Park Ridge hospital in 'superbug' death
NHTSA Says 2015 Is Shaping Up To Be A Deadly Year For Drivers

August

Carmakers Sued Over Keyless Ignitions That Leave Engines On
NHTSA Probes Jeep Grand Cherokee for Rolling When Parked – News – Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog
Honda Faces U.S. Investigation Into Accord Air-Bag Module - Bloomberg Business
Superbugs are creeping into our food supply and quietly wreaking havoc
'Low T' Therapy Has Yet to Be Proven: FDA
Another outbreak from tainted scopes suspected at an L.A.-area hospital
FDA warns makers of medical scopes in wake of deadly ‘superbug’ outbreaks
Britax to recall 213,000 child safety seats
GM recalls 73,000 2010 Cobalt cars for wiring
Cutting saturated fat doesn't necessarily reduce heart disease risk
High risk medical devices backed by few studies
Connected medical devices: The Internet of things-that-could-kill-you
The FDA Tells Hospitals How to Clean Scopes That Spread Superbugs
Fiat Chrysler recalls 332,000 Dodge Chargers due to air bag issue

July

FDA bans some Mexican cilantro after feces found in growing fields
Senators want NHTSA to get tough on vehicle hacking
With record Fiat Chrysler fine, safety regulators get more aggressive
One big myth about medicine: We know how drugs work
Fiat Chrysler Issues Recall Over Hacking
Health officials kill proposal to curb mercury dental fillings
Robotic surgery linked to 144 deaths in the US
JPMorgan reaches $388 million settlement in mortgage securities case
Doctors May Play Big Role in Antibiotic Overuse: Study
9/11 victim fund tops $1 billion in payouts
GM recalls crossovers over worry liftgates may fall
Takata Rejects Senator’s Call for Compensation Fund
Eric Garner Case Is Settled by New York City for $5.9 Million
2008-'10 Dodge Challenger Recalled for Defective Takata Airbags
Experts Urge Sparing Use of Nonaspirin Painkillers
Nearly 200,000 Hummers Recalled After Fires Are Reported to G.M.
Cancer Doctor Farid Fata Faces Potential Life in Prison
Lawsuit Over Hysterectomy Tool Settled

June

FCA recalling 7,700 Grand Cherokee, Durango vehicles
Takata Studying Possibility of Victims’ Compensation Fund: CEO
Subaru recalls 72,000 cars to fix braking system
Covidien agrees to settle some cases over transvaginal mesh devices
FDA Receives Complaints From Women About Sterilization Implant
U.S. probes 630K Jeep Wrangler SUVs for air bag issue
Medtronic recalls tracheostomy tubes after injury reports
Anesthesiologist trashes sedated patient — and it ends up costing her
Takata Knew of Air-Bag Flaws as Early as 2001, U.S. Senator Says
U.S. Charges 243 People in $712 Million Medicare Fraud Cases
Airbag Death in Honda Rental Car Reveals a Gap
Car Regulator Probes Complaints on Brakes
Toyota, Honda add 2.7 million more cars to air bag recall
U.S. Agency Confirms Seventh Death Tied to Takata Air Bags
GM faces racketeering charges in ignition switch case
7th death investigated in Takata air bag recall
Acura Recalls 48,000 for Braking Technology Glitch
Road to Record $199 Million Award Began With Hunch on Guardrails
Lawyer says GM, law firm conspired to cover up defect
GM ignition switch death toll rises to 111
FCA Admits to Missing 5 Recent Recall Notification Deadlines
U.S. Drug Shortages Frustrate Doctors, Patients
Takata to Redesign Part Linked to Fatal Air-Bag Explosions

May

Feds subpoena records from maker of medical scopes
Ex-congressman plans malpractice suit against feds
Boston Scientific Ordered to Pay $100 Million Over Mesh
IRS says thieves stole tax info from 100,000
Congress to hold new Takata air bag hearing
Feds unveil long-awaited overhaul of Medicaid managed care
Tobacco Industry Picks Up Tailwind as Smoker Suits Dealt Setback
Wide Use of Antibiotics Allows C.Diff to Flourish
Emails reveal: FDA was warned years ago about superbugs in medical scopes
Amtrak Crash Philadelphia: House Democrats Seek $750M In Funding For 'Positive Train Control' Systems In Wake Of Deadly Amtrak Derailment
Conductor hurt in Philadelphia train derailment sues Amtrak
Airbag Recall Widens to 34 Million Cars as Takata Admits Defects
Dutch report details European superbug outbreak linked to faulty scopes
Ford recalls 12,300 F-150 pickups to fix steering
G.M.’s Ignition Switch Death Toll Hits 100
Electronic record errors growing issue in lawsuits
Jeeps, Repaired in Recall, Catch Fire, Prompting New Inquiry
Aetna to Stop Covering Routine Use of Power Morcellator
Ford expands door handle recall to 156,000 vehicles
Long-Term Data on Complications Adds to Criticism of Contraceptive Implant

April

U.S. Subpoenas Trinity Industries for Records on Guardrails
Black & Decker to pay $1.6M for tardy defect reports
Ford issues 4 recalls as NHTSA ramps up safety concerns
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2004 Buick Regal Among Vehicles Recalled for Fire Risk
FDA warns about another illegal stimulant in supplements
Takeda Agrees to Pay $2.3 Billion to Settle Actos Cases
Auto Safety Regulator Pledges to Get Tough on Slow-Moving Recalls
Takata Confirms Six Deaths Related to Air Bags, Senator Says
Consumer Reports: Tests Find 60 Percent of Frozen Shrimp Contaminated With Bacteria
Tanning Salons Play Down Hazards, Lawsuits Claim
Ford recalls 389,585 cars for doors that fly open
Front seats produced by Johnson Controls part of Mini Cooper recalls
For Blue Bell, a Drastic Move to Recall Ice Cream as Listeria Findings Rose
BMW to Recall 91,800 Mini Coopers Over Air Bag Flaw
VW revises Routan ignition-switch recall
Ruling Shields G.M. From Ignition Suits
Reports to Feds on deadly bacteria outbreaks arrived late
AstraZeneca, Takeda Diabetes Drugs Should Warn of Heart Risk
AstraZeneca's diabetes drug Onglyza may increase death rate -FDA
House Provision Offers Doctors More Protection Against Malpractice Suits
Wrinkle creams: modest results, some overblown claims
Government Not Recommending Jail Time For DeCosters, Sentencing Brief Reveals
US safety regulators investigate VW sedans for electrical issue
Big Georgia Jeep verdict could spur more lawsuits
BMW Recalls 2,067 4 Series Convertibles Over Air Bag Issues
U.S. closes probe into 240,000 diesel VW vehicles
The Healing Power of Your Own Medical Records

March

Federal initiative seeks more naloxone funding to fight overdose deaths
Obama Seeks to Double Funding to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
In effort to halt outbreaks, protocol for cleaning medical scope is updated
Graco to Pay $10 Million for Delay in Recall of Defective Child Seats
G.M. Settles Switch Suit, Avoiding Depositions
FDA to require proof that reusable medical devices can be reliably cleaned
Chrysler Re-Recalls 703,000 Minivans, SUVs Over Switches
Why Hospitals Don't Have to Tell You About Superbug Risks
Nissan expands Altima recall to fix hood that can fly open
HRT linked to clots - and possibly stroke - study finds
FDA Keeps Boxed Warning About Suicide on Chantix
J&J Ordered to Pay $5.7 Million Over Incontinence Implant
Widening superbug outbreak raises questions for FDA, manufacturers
California: More Drug-Resistant Cases Are Linked to Medical Device
Feds: Huge auto recalls mark 2014
FDA says firms have twice failed to show scopes can be rid of superbugs
FDA Adds Warning Against Sharing Diabetes Pens
Nurse Who Contracted Ebola in the U.S. Sues Her Hospital Employer
Hyundai recalls 205,000 vehicles for power steering
Scopes in UCLA Superbug Case Linked to Unreported Deaths in Other States

February

Morgan Stanley Agrees to $2.6 Billion Mortgage Settlement
FDA weighs in on Intuitive Surgical recall of da Vinci vessel sealer due to inadequate grasping
After Deadly Infections, F.D.A. Asks Device Makers About Cleaning Methods
Mercedes recalls 147,000 cars in U.S. for engine fire risk
Exclusive: U.S. health officials push for stricter 'superbug' defense
U.S. Agency Sets Fines for Maker of Airbags
New York can't let the bad doctors hide
Two New Studies Add to Scrutiny of Gynecology Tool
UCLA superbug: Maker of scopes in deadly outbreak under federal probe
Potentially life-threatening issue prompts recall of 12,000-plus MRI devices
Doctors Strive to Do Less Harm by Inattentive Care
Cuomo plan to end doctor profile website riles advocates
G.M. Expands 2014 Recall for Power Steering Failure
Report: One in five cars have unfixed recalls
Smoking’s Toll on Health Is Even Worse Than Previously Thought, a Study Finds
Investigators Ask Why So Many Died on Train in Metro-North Crash
Delaying Extra Treatment for High Blood Pressure Elevates Risks
Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc.
Hospitals Fail To Protect Nursing Staff From Becoming Patients
Americans are ignoring the science and spending billions on dietary supplements
Metro-North Crash Investigators Examine Role of SUV, Third Rail
Why the Courts Rejected the Latest NFL Concussion Deal
Drug Makers’ Data on Side Effects Is Called Lacking in a Report
GM victims' fund closes with 51 deaths -- so far
Melissa Rivers Files Malpractice Lawsuit Against Clinic That Caused Mom Joan’s Death
Medical malpractice reform does little to contain health care costs
Cuomo wants to pull plug on free website that reveals malpractice info about docs
Buyers of Used Cars Are Left to Find Recalls on Their Own
LIRR should expedite testing of engineers for sleep disorders, Sen. Charles Schumer says

January

Honda Investigating Fifth Fatality Linked to Takata Air Bags
Lead anesthesiologist during Joan Rivers' procedure was target of 2005 malpractice suit
Pfizer to pay $400 million to avert investor class action trial
Faulty Hood and Fire Hazard Lead to Twin Recalls for Nissan
Joan Rivers’s Daughter Files Malpractice Suit Against Manhattan Clinic
J&J again faces off-label marketing claims in Risperdal case of boy who grew breasts
Tampa jury awards amputee $17.3 million in tobacco lawsuit
Opioid Prescriptions May Put Unborn Children At Risk For Birth Defects, CDC Warns
Deadly bacteria on medical scopes trigger infections
Supreme Court is divided over judges' fundraising
Actavis recalling 65,000 bottles of generic seizure drug
Newest Jeep Cherokee Draws U.S. Probe as Customer Reports Fire
9/11 fund OKs payments of $804 million to 3,000 claimants
40 patients mistakenly given unsterile intravenous fluid
Honda Fined for Violations of Safety Law
JPMorgan Chase to settle class action suit, pay $500 million
From Vertigo to Tinnitus, Ear Ailments Are New Focus for Drugs
2014 New Drug Approvals Hit 18-Year High
GM starts 2015 with three more recalls

2014

December

Cancer Mortality Down Across U.S., Averting 1.5 Million Deaths
FDA busts Chinese food supplier for rat-infested warehouse
Majority of recalled vehicles have not been repaired
Court Filing Illuminates Morgan Stanley Role in Lending
Victims of East Harlem gas explosion file notices of claim against New York City
Victims of G.M. Deadly Defect Fall Through Legal Cracks
Keurig Recalls Brewers on Reports of Spraying Water, Burns
How Exploding Air Bags Infected U.S. Highways
GM fund says 104 new claims filed; no new claims OK’d
BMW Joins in Expansion of Takata Airbag Recalls
Toy lasers come under scrutiny from FDA
Dizziness Can Be a Fatal Side Effect of Many Medications
Auto Recalls in U.S. Top 60 Million This Year on Air Bags
FDA reporting system comes up short on new diabetes drugs' potential dangers
Consumers can sue Target Corp over data breach: judge
Medicare appeals office cuts seniors’ waiting time to see a judge in half
Federal prosecutors charge 14 in deadly meningitis outbreak
Sony hack draws lawsuits by former employees
GM Customers Demand Payment for ‘Callous Cover-Up’ of Defect
Cyramza Approval Expanded to Include Non-Small Lung Cancer
Two studies find big jump in teen use of e-cigarettes
Chrysler Expands Air-Bag Recall After NHTSA Criticism
Airbag Compound Has Vexed Takata for Years
What Money? Financial Ties of FDA Device Advisers are Often Undisclosed
Cigarettes Cause One-Third of U.S. Cancer Deaths: Report
Nursing Homes Rarely Penalized For Oversedating Patients
Stryker’s OtisMed Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $80 Million
15 most recalled cars in America
NHTSA says Chrysler's expanded air bag recall falls short
Honda agrees to expand air bag recall
Obama administration announces major decline in medical errors
U.S. probes Graco recall of 6.1 million child seats
GM's 79th recall: Bum headlights on 273K cars, SUVs

November

HCA Bans Hysterectomy Device in Hospitals After Advisory
Medical device recalls handled poorly by hospitals
Thomas Eric Duncan’s family reaches settlement with Dallas hospital after Ebola death
G.M. ‘Bullied’ Manufacturer Over Poorly Designed Part, Email Says
Honda May Face Record U.S. Fine Over Unreported Deaths
Sun Pharmaceutical’s Effexor Recalled for the Second Time This Year
FDA toughens warning that uterine procedure can spread cancer
Three Bills to Curb Corporate Wrongdoing
Health Care Law Recasts Insurers as Obama Allies
Arizona Sues G.M. for $3 Billion Over Recalls
Drug Trial Results Can’t Be Hidden Under Proposed Rules
Takata’s Switch to Cheaper Airbag Propellant Is at Center of Crisis
General Motors extends compensation fund deadline for victims of switch defect
Energy Drinks Jolts Young Kids With Too Much Caffeine
Ebola victim’s family settles with Dallas hospital
Takata air bag problem grows with more Nissans recalled, new lawsuit
Honda Accord Probed by NHTSA on Power-Steering Failures
How One Lawyer’s Crusade Could Change Football Forever
Reports of Takata airbag tests coverup 'require a criminal investigation,' lawmakers say
GM Could Face $2 Billion Tab If Bankruptcy Shield Falls
Feds Probe Honda Over Takata Airbag Failures
Proposition 46, on medical malpractice awards, fails
Recalled G.M. Cars Remain Unrepaired
Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion
U.S. Fines Automakers Hyundai and Kia for Misstating Mileage
Boston Scientific faces first federal transvaginal mesh trials
New Defect in Airbags Affects Some Infinitis

October

How Online Shoppers Give Up Their Legal Rights
Judge Orders Mediation in Guardrail Lawsuit
FDA approves cancer drugs without proof they’re extending lives
Doctor in New York City Is Sick With Ebola
UPDATED: Janssen recalls 13,500 bottles of Xarelto because of contamination
It Looked Like a Stabbing, but Takata Air Bag Was the Killer
Toyota Warns Against Using Front Seats Amid Air-Bag Probe
When Doctors and Nurses Work Together
Medications mistakes common among young children
Collaboration and Shared Learning Help Hospitals Achieve Safety Metrics
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors
Company recalls floor mats fitting GM trucks
Government Investigates 938,000 Ford Sedans for Steering Problem
Latest GM recalls cover 57,000-plus vehicles
GM fund approves 24 death claims
G.M. Expands Crossover Recall in Canada to the U.S.
2010 Ford Focus Tops Safety Institute's List of Potential Car Problems
GM recalls 117,000 vehicles
Endo Said to Pay $400 Million Plus in Vaginal-Mesh Accord

September

Toyota Unintended Acceleration Probed as Tacomas Recalled
Deaths Tied to Flawed G.M. Ignition Rise to 23, as Compensation Offers Go Out
Chrysler recalls 2008 models including Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and others
Federal Government to Increase Transparency on US Hospital Mistakes
GM victim fund makes 15 compensation offers
Diagnostic Errors Are A Major Factor In Medical Malpractice Claims In The United States
Center for Justice & Democracy Releases New Briefing Book: Medical Malpractice - by the Numbers
White House has plan to fight resistance to antibiotics
Car safety watchdog turns to lapdog: Our view
Feds reverse course, will release hospital mistake data
Most hospitals overuse antibiotics, Premier finds
Boston Scientific Ordered to Pay $73 Million Over Implant
Halliburton to pay $1.1 billion to settle gulf oil spill lawsuits
J&J Unit Ran ‘Amok’ Marketing Pinnacle Hips, Jury Told
E-cigarettes could be gateway to hard drugs, study findsE-cigarettes could be gateway to hard drugs, study finds
Doctor Errors Kill 500,000 Americans a Year
J&J’s Pinnacle Hips Face First Trial on Poisoned Patients
Electronic cigarettes emit toxic metals into the air: study

August

Concussion Lawsuit Seeks to Force Rule Changes in Soccer
Popular antibiotics implicated in nerve damage, says study with B.C. links
Iroko's Zorvolex gets second FDA approval
Chrysler, feds probe dangerous stalling
Largest U.S. corporate penalty — yet no villains
General Motors Expected to Pay Up to $600 Million
GM victim fund receives 65 death claims
Pfizer confronts surge of lawsuits over Lipitor
Bank of America Offers U.S. Biggest Settlement in History Over Toxic Mortgage Loans
GM says it's working on fix for defective recall site
Have Faster FDA Drug Approvals Caused More Safety Problems?
VA hands out millions in malpractice cases according to oversight report by Sen. Tom Coburn
Johnson & Johnson Praised for Taking Uterine Surgery Tools Off Market
F.D.A. Acts on Lab Tests Developed In-House
Special report: The dangers of painkillers
Results may trouble women on birth control pill

July

Drugs to increase 'good' cholesterol may not cut deaths
NHTSA probes air bag software on older Chevrolet Impalas
Senators Want More Antibiotics Information From FDA
U.S. lawmakers expand probe of federal biolab mishaps
Research supports FDA warning about a medical device that could spread cancer
$190M payout over gynecologist who secretly recorded patients
Recall roundup: Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid for fire risk
New ignition switch foul-up for GM: Failure to change part number expands
At Hearing on G.M. Recall, Mary Barra Gives Little Ground
Documents Show General Motors Kept Silent on Fatal Crashes
Citigroup Settles Mortgage Inquiry for $7 Billion
Illinois AG sues student loan debt settlement firms
Citigroup Said Poised to End Mortgage Probe With $7 Billion Deal
NFL concussion settlement gets preliminary approval
Sun Pharma recalls 200 vials of cancer drug - FDA
J&J, Oregon Settle in First State Deal Over Hip Implants
FDA tightens oversight of pharmacies
In Recall Blitz, G.M. Risks Its Reputation

June

G.M. to Set Payouts in Crashes Caused by Flawed Switches
G.M.’s Payout Formula Offers Multimillion Dollar Compensation to Families of Dead
U.S. warns against lidocaine as painkiller for teething babies
FDA orders GlaxoSmithKline to review manufacturing worldwide
FDA cites GSK flu vaccine plant for quality violations
GM says Impala ignition recall linked to Chinese-made parts
Warning Unheeded, Heart Drugs Are Recalled
Ford Explorer Exhaust-Leak Reports Get NHTSA’s Attention
Takeda Destroyed Evidence In $9B Cancer Suit, Judge Says
FDA issues new warning on testosterone products
G.M. Prepares to Count Cost of Suffering
Report: Government warnings about antidepressants may have led to more suicide attempts
Why the recall system is broken
General motors bruised again
G.M. Recalls Camaros to Replace Faulty Keys
Lawyers: GM seeks bankruptcy shield from lawsuit
NHTSA ends daily $7,000 GM fines
Medical test mistakes pose serious risk
G.M. Lawyers Hid Fatal Flaw, From Critics and One Another
GM issues four new recalls, three involving air bags
Plaintiffs' Lawyers Take Aim at GM for Recall
$100 million NuvaRing settlement finalized
FDA issues strong warning for tanning beds
G.M. Inquiry Cites Years of Neglect Over Fatal Defect
G.M. Report on Recalls Is Expected Thursday
Glaxo to Pay $105 Million to Settle Promotion Claims
GM crisis sparks scrutiny of federal safety agency
Pfizer Agrees to $325 Million Neurontin Marketing Accord
Chicago Accuses Drug Companies of Pushing Opioids
Open FDA project releases millions of reports
Medtronic Sued by Humana for Fraud Over Bone-Graft Device

May

FDA finalizes guidance on fast-track for drug approvals | Modern Healthcare
FDA tightens regulations on tanning salon sunlamps
Dialysis drug recalled after patient death
Obama to Host Concussions Meeting
$650 Million to Settle Blood Thinner Lawsuits
GM Poised for More Recalls as 2 Million Vehicles Probed
13 Deaths, Untold Heartache, From G.M. Defect
Medical Errors
GM Needlessly endangers public safety
Midsize Malibu Tops List of Most Recalled GM Cars
House Passes Restraints on Bulk Data Collection
GM recalls another 2.4M vehicles for belts, bags, more
Removal of Faulty Mesh for Incontinence May Not Improve Women's Symptoms
Hyundai Tucson SUV recall: 137,500 Tucson SUVs over air bag issues
Electrolux agrees to pay $750,000 to settle complaints over wall ovens
Phone Company Pushed Back Against N.S.A.’s Data Collection, Court Papers Show
Parents of woman who died in Cobalt crash claim GM concealed evidence
FDA warns of dangerous hidden drug in "natural" bee pollen weight loss supplement: Tainted dietary supplements
LI docs who recommend meds to hospitals got paid by drug companies
Chrysler recalls 780,477 minivans for possible overheating switch
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Crossovers; G.M. Recalls 9,000 Sedans
No 'park it now' order for recalled GM cars
Medtronic Makes $22 Million Down Payment on Spinal Fusion Suits
New England Compounding Pharmacy in $100 Million Accord
Limit Use of Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack, FDA Says
Child’s death puts focus on dangers of window-blind cords
Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine Addresses IOM Committee on Diagnostic Error
Ranbaxy recalls nearly 30,000 packs of allergy-relief drug in U.S
Convicted of murder, soldier blames anti-smoking drug
Some E-Cigarettes Deliver a Puff of Carcinogens
Illinois appeals court reinstates $10B verdict against Philip Morris in 'light' cigarette suit
Hoping to Fend Off Suits, G.M. Is to Return to Bankruptcy Court
White House raises concerns about data discrimination
FDA says Baxter recalls some infusion pumps due to malfunctioning
Endo Pays $830 Million to Resolve Vaginal-Mesh Suits
Citing Fracture Risk, Watchdog Group Sues FDA to Force GERD Drug Warning

April

Extra-strength acetaminophen: For liver's sake, just say no, says FDA
High antidepressant dose linked to self harm in youths
SEC, federal grand jury probe GM recalls
FDA warns of risks to cortisone injections in the spine
GM seeks more protection from ignition switch lawsuits
WFC can't keep alleged bogus foreclosure manual out of court
Exxon Rejected by Court on $105 Million New York Award
Sending Alerts Instead, G.M. Delayed Car Recalls
Edwards shares up on injunction against Medtronic heart valve
Most deaths in recalled GM cars happened before 2009 bankruptcy
G.M. Places 2 Engineers on Leave in Inquiry
Toyota to Recall 6.4 Million Vehicles
U.S. Fines General Motors $28,000 for Not Cooperating With Ignition Flaw Inquiry
Jury Awards $9 Billion in Damages in Drug Case
G.M. Chief Faces Ire of Senators in Hearing
FDA defends generic drug label proposal at U.S. House hearing
GM recalling another 1.51 million cars for steering problem

March

Spurred by G.M. Recall, Senators Push for Better Auto Safety Reporting
Toyota case shows it’s hard to prosecute execs
Cadillac XTS recalled over fire risk
GM Recalls 355 Vehicles for Rollaway Risk
Toyota Is Fined $1.2 Billion for Concealing Safety Defects
Some Cold Medicines May Have Higher-Than-Expected Levels of a Decongestant
Bristol-Myers, Sanofi Sued by Hawaii Over Plavix Labeling
G.M. Chief Steps Up to Handle Safety Questions
NTSB: Crack found in gas main outside collapsed East Harlem building
Apollo residents hope to take radiation claims before jury soon
Wells Fargo foreclosure manual under fire
Toyota Expected to Settle Justice Dept. Investigation
Indian Supplier for Drugmakers Warned by U.S. FDA
Report: Feds open criminal probe of GM switch recall
Teva to Pay $27.6 Million to Settle Clozapine Payoff Case
Feds want answers on why infant seats not recalled
Deadline Monday to opt into $100M NuvaRing settlement program
Are All Home-Based Blood Sugar Tests Equal?
Auto Regulators Dismissed Defect Tied to 13 Deaths
Coloplast Said to Pay $16 Million to Settle Mesh Lawsuits
Thoratec Warns on Heart Device After Four Patient Deaths
Medtronic Sued by 1,000 Infuse Patients
JPMorgan Chase class-action settlement is approved
Supreme Court to hear appeal over juror dishonesty
Salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms may not be over
Surviving Spouses File Reverse Mortgage Lawsuit Against HUD
FDA approved NuvaRing despite experts' safety concerns
GM Investigated Over Ignition Recall Linked to 13 Deaths

February

Massachusetts senator says highway safety agency "fell down" in GM investigation
FDA Failed to Track Substandard Generics, Congress Told
G.M. to Expand Small-Car Recall to 1.4 Million Vehicles
Boehringer Kept Pradaxa Analysis From FDA, Records Show
Acetaminophen use in pregnancy may be linked to ADHD
Group wants heart attack warning on testosterone
Beef processor at center of big recall is sold
G.M. Recalls Some Cars, but Not All, With Ignition Switch Problem
Suit Says Madoff, From Jail, Claims JP Morgan Knew of Fraud
Toyota Recalls 295,000 Vehicles Globally
Dried Egg Products Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Boehringer facing more than 2,000 U.S. lawsuits over blood thinner
General Motors Recalls 778,000 Small Cars for Ignition Switch Problem
Rand Paul Files NSA Lawsuit
Toyota may pay $1 billion to settle federal criminal investigation
Merck to Pay $100 Million NuvaRing Pact If Women Join
Study of Drug for Blood Clots Caused a Stir, Records Show
The Policy Lapsed, but No One Knew

January

Class action win against foreclosure king Stern
Jeep Struggles to Repair Vehicles 14 Months After Recall
Stent Remains Available Despite Trial Showing Dangers
Sorin Falls on Report of Fatal Flaw in Heart Valve
Surgeon general report links more diseases, health problems to smoking tobacco
UPDATE 2-FDA staff cautious about J&J's latest Xarelto application
comments Merck issues voluntary recall of cholesterol drug Liptruzet
U.S. expands, upgrades fire probe into 600K Chrysler SUVs
Fire risk: GM recalls 303K Chevy, GMC pickups
Tobacco Companies Agree on Ads Admitting Smoking Lies
Listeria lawsuits question food safety audits
Are e-cigarettes dangerous?
Laser Hair Removal’s Risks
Peter King: Rand Paul 'Doesn't Deserve' His Spot In The Senate
N.H.T.S.A Tells Child Seat Manufacturer to Conduct Recall; Chevrolet Pickups and Range Rovers Are Also Recalled
E-cigarette vapor contains nicotine, not other toxins

2013

December

Volvo Recall: 30,900 S60 Vehicles Called Back in U.S.
Unreported Robot Surgery Injuries Open Questions for FDA
Genzyme to pay $22M in whistle-blower lawsuit
Sanofi MS Drug Lemtrada Fails to Win Backing of U.S. FDA
Breast milk harbors environmental pollutants
China Investigates Vaccine Maker After Deaths of Infants
FDA Warning Consumers Against Mass Destruction Supplement
$100 million agreement close in tainted drug case
Magazine reports on alleged dangers of vaginal-ring contraceptive
Spike in Harm to Liver Is Tied to Dietary Aids
Liars, cheats, thieves — 'drug' makers exposed
Lawsuit: Fire risk known before Carnival Triumph sailed
A Legacy in the Balance on Surveillance Policies
NY financial firm announces $135M 9/11 settlement
Ex-player sues NCAA over football injuries
Long Beach hospital workers sue for unpaid vacation, benefits
Altria Wins Appeals Court Ruling in New York Smokers Case
Top Democrats reject court ruling over NSA spying on Americans
Volkswagen and BMW have issued voluntary recalls, safety agency says
A Powerful Rebuke of Mass Surveillance
Toyota Seeks a Settlement for Sudden Acceleration Cases
Cantor Fitzgerald to Settle 9/11 Lawsuit Against American Airlines
Healthful Habits Can Help Induce Sleep Without The Pills
Michelin Recalls 1.2 Million Tires
Metro reaches a ‘milestone’ in project to return trains to automated operation
JPMorgan close to $2 billion settlement with government in Madoff case
Feds launch massive probe into Metro-North derailment
Criminal Action Is Expected for JPMorgan in Madoff Case
Risk of Bristol Diabetes Pill May Outweigh Heart Benefits
Merck agrees to proposed $27.7 million settlement over Fosamax lawsuits
Pfizer Rejected by Top Court on Neurontin Marketing Suits
Chrysler recall: Ram 1500, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300
Rail Safety Momentum Rises After Derailment
J&J Lost or Destroyed Vaginal-Mesh Files, Lawyers Contend
Lessons Unlearned on Rail Safety
Energy drinks speed heart contractions, MRIs show
Device use expands through adaptation, innovation

November

Frustration From a Deal on Flawed Hip Implants
Ten Former N.H.L. Players Sue League Over Head Injuries
The Biggest Mistake Doctors Make
Victim: Highway guardrails ‘designed to save lives, not destroy them’
U.S. Poised to Announce $13 Billion JPMorgan Settlement
FDA issues stern warning on Medtronic devices
Princeton University Considers Use of Foreign Meningitis Vaccine
J&J Said to Announce $4 Billion Hip-Implant Pact Nov. 19
Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants
How an Auto Recall Affects Your Car Insurance
Salads, wraps recalled due to E. coli threat
Chrysler to recall 1.2 million Ram trucks
Maker pulls OxyElite Pro products linked to liver ills
FDA moves to make generic drugmakers more accountable
Sisters' HPV vaccine injury claim heads to federal court
Janssen Pleads Guilty to Selling Risperdal Off-Label
Ex-Hospital CEO Sentenced to 18 Months in Kickback Case
Toyota Accelerator Lawsuits Keep Coming
Suit says unreasonable searches forced on man after a traffic stop
Curis Sinks as FDA Puts Partial Hold on Cancer Medicine
FDA updates warning on Sanofi's blood thinner Lovenox
After Public Outcry, Cargill Says It Will Label Products Made With a Beef Binder
Recall Alert: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
Hundreds Of Federal Workers Look To Join Lawsuit Against Government Over Shutdown
J.&J. to Pay $2.2 Billion in Risperdal Settlement
Fannie Mae sues banks over alleged Libor manipulation
Va. Supreme Court overturns verdict in wrongful death suit against Virginia Tech
Glaxo’s Anti-Seizure Drug Gets Black-Box Warning on Eye Risks
Serious Danger of Blood Clots Halts Sale of Leukemia Drug

October

Brooklyn man killed by drinking Red Bull, $85 million lawsuit alleges
Spinal fusions serve as case study for debate over when certain surgeries are necessary
Toyota Agrees to Settlement in Fatal Acceleration Crash
Tobacco Company Settles Engle Cases for $110 Million
Boston Salads Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
Infections From Tainted Steroids Ranged in Severity: Update
Jury: BofA liable for Countrywide mortgage fraud
Nissan and Suzuki Issue Recalls for Braking Problems
Justice Dept. sees $13 billion JPMorgan deal as a template for future bank settlements
Boston Scientific Pays $30 Million in Heart-Device Accord
Laser surgery lawsuits against non-doctors on the rise
Ariad’s Inclusig Being Investigated by U.S. Regulators
Illnesses in salmonella outbreak rise to 317
USDA won't close plants in salmonella outbreak
House Dems warn of food safety ‘catastrophe’
'Fat-burning' supplement linked to liver failure
Labs that test safety of custom-made drugs fall under scrutiny
Pharmaceutical firms paid to attend meetings of panel that advises FDA
Government shutdown stresses food inspections
Government shutdown halts car recalls, crash tests
Probe blames hole in Southwest plane on manufacture
BMW Recalls 76,000 Vehicles for Brake Booster Problem
Bard, Vaginal-Mesh Makers, Said to Be in Settlement Talks

September

FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs
Deaths Linked to Cardiac Stents Rise as Overuse Seen
Smoker’s widow wins $3.8 million in lawsuit against tobacco companies
Bard Said to Settle Vaginal-Mesh Case Set for Trial
Malpractice Payouts to U.S. Veterans Reach 12-Year High
Toyota Recalls Vehicles a Second Time
Chobani recalls moldy Greek yogurt; CEO apologizes
Volvo to Recall Nearly 7,800 New Vehicles for Electrical Problems
Recall: More than 373,000 Ford sedans, police cruisers for steering loss
FDA issues warning on Multiple Sclerosis drug Gilenya after PML case emerges

August

Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls
J&J Adds Warning to Tylenol Caps on Acetaminophen Risk
Billionaire Blavatnik Wins $42.5 Million JPMorgan Award
CDC: Not All Cyclospora Cases Linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico
Transvaginal Mesh Bellwether Case Ends in Settlement
Thousands of doctors practicing despite errors, misconduct
Feds probe reports of fires in 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$130 Million Verdicts Don’t Raise Medical Costs
Deadline fast approaching for Staten Island 9/11 claimants
J&J Said to Weigh $3 Billion Settlement of Its Hip Implant Cases
Recall Alert: 2014 Kia Sorento
As popularity of energy drinks spikes, so do concerns
Recall Alert: 2009-10 BMW X5
Jury Awards $2M in Bellwether Mesh Device Trial
Police Dept.’s Focus on Race Is at Core of Ruling Against Stop-and-Frisk Tactic
Hyundai Recalls 259,000 Vehicles for Corrosion and Axle Problems
Cyclospora Cases Reach 539, Including One in California
Asiana denies responsibility in SFO crash, offers surviving passengers $10,000 each
Judge rips NYPD's stop-frisk practice
Company linked to outbreak stops shipping to U.S.
FDA: New voluntary recall from compounding pharmacy
Kids' emergency room visits due to magnet injuries on the rise
Cyclospora sickens more than 500, CDC calls for better technology
Six of 12 small cars do well in front crash tests
JPMorgan Reveals It Faces Criminal and Civil Inquiries
Experts who decide on food additives conflicted
Toyota recalls 342,000 Tacoma trucks to fix issue with seat belts
Cyclospora cases rise in Texas as officials continue investigating source of stomach bug
New Zealand Dairy Giant Apologizes Over Tainted Formula
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL), in 2 mL Single Dose Vials
The BP Settlement: How the Lawyers See Their Role
Top 10 Specialties Sued: 2013 Malpractice Report
In health care industry, who will keep workers safe?
Botulism Threat Found in Infant Formula Ingredients
Acetaminophen Linked to Rare Fatal Skin Issues, FDA Says
Ford to Pay U.S. $17.4 Million for Delayed Escape Recall
Bagged salad possible cause of cyclospora outbreak; illness may last weeks
FDA releases two new food-safety rules that show food importation changes

July

Death Spurs GE to Recall Scanning System
Key Acceleration Trial Against Toyota Opening This Week
Suing For Malpractice?: 70% Of Medical Errors Can Be Blamed On Technology And Equipment Failures
Circuit Upholds City's $105 Million Award Against Exxon
FDA warns consumers about health risks with Healthy Life Chemistry dietary supplement
Halliburton to plead guilty to destroying evidence in BP spill
GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $229 Million to Settle U.S. Avandia Suits
FDA Eyes Menthol in Cigarettes
Recall Alert: 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
Toyota puts spate of lawsuits in rearview mirror but faces many more
FENNO: NCAA’s concussion culture rooted in denial
Studies: Tired surgeons a risk to patient safety
Johns Hopkins Malpractice Study: Surgical ‘Never Events’ Occur At Least 4,000 Times per Year
$1.6 Billion Toyota Settlement Wins Final Approval
Missed Diagnoses, Drug Errors Are Major Cause of Malpractice Suits
Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy Tied to Developmental Delays in Children
St. Louis drug maker Mallinckrodt to pay feds $3.5M to settle lawsuit over doctor kickbacks
Man blows whistle on health-care chain – run by his own dad – for fraud
Lax cockpit monitoring a longtime problem, NTSB member tells pilots
Holder: Some self-defense laws should be questioned
Intuitive Surgical May Not Have Tested Devices Properly
Regulators recall a Medtronic product over insulin worries
N.Y. hospital fined after ‘dead’ woman prepped for organ removal opens eyes
Bard Executives Hid Vaginal-Mesh Device Flaw, Lawyer Says
U.S. safety agency may expand GM car recall
Chevy recalls four Volts
Medicare Limits Coverage of Lilly’s Drug for Brain Scans
F.D.A. Rule Could Open Generic Drug Makers to Suits
FDA warns on Daiichi Sankyo blood pressure drugs
Full Disclosure Needed for Clinical Drug Data
Injured Infuse users struggle to get their day in court against Medtronic
55 hospitals to pay $34 million for overcharging Medicare
N.H.T.S.A. Again Challenges Adequacy of G.M. Recall
Recall Alert: 2012-13 Hyundai Azera
N.H.T.S.A. Investigates 2007-8 Honda Odysseys for Spontaneous Braking Issue
Hepatitis Threat Forces Another Frozen Fruit Recall
Breaking the Seal on Drug Research

June

Ford to recall 13K vehicles over door latch issues
Medtronic Recalls Infusion Pump Linked to 14 Deaths
Federal lawmakers urge FDA to change rules to allow design-flaw lawsuits against generic drugmakers
Court relieves generic drug maker of injury liability
Indecision from FDA puzzles patients
Cybersecurity tightened on medical devices
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Berries Has Now Sickened 119
WellPoint Settles Los Angeles Rescission Suit for $6 Million (1)
Painkiller Mixup Forces Recall
FDA Warns Pacemakers are Vulnerable to Hackers
Dispute Ends as Chrysler Agrees to Fix Older Jeeps
118 sickened in hepatitis A outbreak linked to berries
FDA Investigating Lilly’s Zyprexa Injection After Two Die
Oregon researchers find questionable science for controversial Medtronic spinal fusion product
Supreme Court Lets Regulators Sue Over Generic Drug Deals
2 More Hepatitis A Lawsuits Filed Against Townsend Farms
Chicago hospital seen cutting throats for $160,000 from Medicare
GM recalls 200K more SUVs for fire risk
Merck Joins Novo to Reassure FDA of Diabetes Drug Safety
FDA inspection finds a mess at pharmacy in second fungal outbreak
Insurers Inflating Books, New York Regulator Says
Walgreens to pay $80 million for oxycodone violations
Few children get hepatitis A in frozen berry outbreak
Judge's ruling for second child needing a lung raises concerns
Obama defends surveillance programs
Ranbaxy and DOJ agree to largest generic drug safety settlement ever
Chrysler Rejects Regulator’s Request to Recall Jeeps

May

Ibuprofen at High Dose Raises Heart Risk, Review Shows
Cook Medical, Inc Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent: Class 1 Recall - Complaints of Delivery System Tip Separation
General Motors recalling Cadillac SUVs; wheels can fall off due to loose lugnuts
Consumer Advocacy Group Calls for a Recall of 5 Million Jeep Grand Cherokees
Subaru recalls Outback, Legacy for faulty steering
FDA reviewing robot complaints
Study Finds Diagnostic Errors Are Costliest And Deadliest Kinds Of Medical Mistakes
J.&J. Unit Phasing Out All-Metal Hip Devices
FDA approves labels with lower doses for zolpidem sleep drugs
Subaru cars recalled for loss of steering

April

Glaxo’s Avandia Gets Second Look at Heart Risk by U.S.
FDA finds widespread safety issues at compounding pharmacies
US rice imports 'contain harmful levels of lead'
Toyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall
6 Chrysler recalls: airbag lights, brakes, fuel tubes
Toyota settles acceleration claims with California district attorney
HeartWare Device Malfunction Led to Death, FDA Reports
Rich Products expands recall linked to Georgia plant
Merck’s Fosamax on Trial Again After First Case Halted
Lawsuit alleges unintended acceleration in Ford cars, vans, SUVs

March

Feds fine Syracuse nursing home for providing 'substandard' care
Doctor-Owned Device Suppliers Deemed Inherently Suspect
Intuitive Surgical Loses Bid to Throw Out Robot Lawsuit
Company recalls blood sugar meters
Toyota Recalls More Than 200,000 FJs for Seatbelt Flaw
Drug shortages take heavy toll on cancer patient care
States cracking down on specialty pharmacies
FDA warns of another compounding pharmacy recall
Intuitive Robosurgery Training Seen Lacking in Lawsuits
Diabetes Drugs Evaluated by FDA on Pancreatic Cancer Risk
F.D.A. Raises Heart Alert on Antibiotic in Wide Use
J.&J. Loses First Case Over Faulty Hip Implant
Robosurgery Suits Detail Injuries as Death Reports Rise

February

Amgen Pediatric Trials of Sensipar Halted by FDA After Death
New York Workers’ Compensation Board revises Medical Treatment Guidelines
J&J Told to Pay $3.35 Million in First Vaginal Mesh Case
FDA recalls J&J's orthopedic device because of fracture potential
Anemia Drug Is Recalled After Allergic Reactions
Docs take heat for botched laser skin treatments
Jury awards Plymouth family $63 million for daughter’s severe reaction to Children’s Motrin
Triaminic and Theraflu syrups recalled over faulty caps
Toddler Deaths Prompt Large Recall Of Dressers
GM issues two recalls of 12,000 vehicles

January

22 Toyota recalls 1 million Corollas, Lexus sedans
BP pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2010 gulf oil spill
Maker Hid Data About Design Flaw in Hip Implant, Records Show
Olean General checking for insulin pen reuse
Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant
Target recalls 560,000 sets of children's pajamas
J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion
Doctors Weigh Risks of Metal Hips as FDA Tightens Reviews
F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants
F.D.A. Threatens to Discipline St. Jude on Heart Device
FDA warns St. Jude Medical
Bias settlement could give thousands new hearings on disability claims
Bank Deal Ends Flawed Reviews of Foreclosures
BP oil spill settlement payments exceed $1B mark
Ninth Circuit Backs Plaintiffs in Medical Device Litigation
J&J Failed to Warn of Vaginal Mesh Risks, Lawyer Says
800,000 Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleepers Recalled
Ten banks to pay $8.5 billion to settle foreclosure abuse review
Johns Hopkins Malpractice Study: Surgical ‘Never Events’ Occur At Least 4,000 Times per Year
Rig Owner Will Settle With U.S. in Gulf Spill

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