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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Cluster of Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli Infection Spotted in NYC

Experts are sounding the alarm about a cluster of four New York City hospital patients carrying an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" form of E. coli.

The E. coli harbored by the patients has an antibiotic resistance gene called mcr-1, which gives the bacteria resistance to colistin, an antibiotic of last resort against some multidrug-resistant infections, according to a team led by Dr. Anne-Catrin Uhlemann.

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

FDA sends letters to 20 companies in attempt to rein in stem cell industry

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday sent 20 letters to companies in the burgeoning stem cell industry, telling them they are selling an unapproved product in violation of federal laws.

It also sent a more formal letter of warning to a company that makes umbilical cord blood products that have been used by such stem cell companies, and accused it of legal violations and safety lapses.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

After hundreds of crashes, this Britax jogging stroller faced recall. Then Trump appointees stepped in.

Staff members at the Consumer Product Safety Commission collected 200 consumer-submitted reports from 2012 to 2018 of spontaneous failure of the stroller wheel, which is secured to a front fork by a quick-release lever, like on a bicycle. Nearly 100 adults and children were injured, according to the commission. The agency’s staff members investigated for months before deciding in 2017 that one of the most popular jogging strollers on the market was unsafe and needed to be recalled. 

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

U.S. jury says Bayer must pay $80 million to man in Roundup cancer trial

A U.S. jury on Wednesday awarded $80 million to a man who claimed his use of Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup caused his cancer, in the latest legal setback for the company facing thousands of similar lawsuits.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Bayer, J&J settle U.S. Xarelto litigation for $775 million

(Reuters) - Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to settle more than 25,000 U.S. lawsuits over their blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto for a total of $775 million, court documents on Monday showed.

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Tyson Recalls 69,000 Pounds of Chicken Strips After Metal Fragments Are Found

Tyson Foods has recalled 69,093 pounds of frozen chicken strips after two people reported that they found pieces of metal in the product, the federal Department of Agriculture said this week.

It was the second time this year that the company had recalled some of its products.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Exclusive: Lion Air pilots scoured handbook in minutes before crash

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE/PARIS (Reuters) - The pilots of a doomed Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX scrambled through a handbook to understand why the jet was lurching downwards in the final minutes before it hit the water killing all 189 people on board, three people with knowledge of the cockpit voice recorder contents said.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

FDA allows sale of certain blood pressure drugs amid shortage

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said it will temporarily allow certain manufacturers to sell blood pressure medications containing specified levels of a probable cancer-causing impurity in order to maintain adequate supplies of the drug.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Jury finding upends Bayer's Roundup defense strategy: experts

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bayer AG had hoped a new trial strategy focusing jurors on scientific evidence could stem a burgeoning tide of U.S. lawsuits over its glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup, but a second jury found on Tuesday that the product caused cancer has narrowed the company’s options, some legal experts said.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Monsanto Weedkiller Roundup Was ‘Substantial Factor’ in Causing Man’s Cancer, Jury Says

A federal jury found Tuesday that Monsanto’s popular weedkiller Roundup was a “substantial factor” in causing a California man’s cancer, dealing a significant blow to the company as it aggressively defends its products against thousands of similar claims.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Democrats seek probe of key FAA decisions on 737 MAX approval | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives transportation committee and another key Democrat asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general on Tuesday to examine key decisions made by the Federal Aviation Administration in certifying Boeing’s 737 MAX jet for use.

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Man wrongly imprisoned for 28 years for molestation sues city of Detroit
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Wells Fargo Accounts Settlement in Question as Victims Swell
Amazon hit with class-action suit over fake eclipse glasses
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Pet turtles to blame for salmonella outbreak in 13 states
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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
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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
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Supreme Court tightens rules on class-action lawsuits
Genesis Healthcare finalizes $53.6M federal settlement
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State attorneys general probe opioid drug companies
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Nassau County sues opioid manufacturers
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FDA asks drugmaker to stop selling opioid painkiller because benefits ‘may no longer outweigh its risks’
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Harley-Davidson recalls 57,000 motorcycles for oil-line defect
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Audi Widens Europe Diesel-Car Recall as Emission Woes Spread
Mylan may have overcharged U.S. for EpiPen by $1.27 billion: HHS
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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
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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
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A disturbing number of people still use cellphones while driving
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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
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Dr. Salomon Melgen made millions from Medicare, FBI analyst says
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FDA Warns Pfizer Clinical Investigator Over Chantix Study
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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.
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Ford recalling 52,000 trucks because they may move in park
Family-reported errors may go undocumented on hospital records
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CDC: Toss SoyNut Butter, linked to E.coli outbreak in 12 states
Volkswagen to Pay 10 States Over Environmental Claims
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Ford says it will spend $295 million on two new recalls
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1 million pounds of chicken nuggets, chicken fingers recalled over 'metal objects'
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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
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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
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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
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
January
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
July
June
May
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
Shaded by the light
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
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
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
September
August
July
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
March
February
January
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
September
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
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