New York Personal Injury Lawyers News
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Lawsuit Filed Against Allergan for Defectively Packaged Taytulla™ Birth Control That Caused Unintended Pregnancy
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, June 13, 2018 — On behalf of a Miami, FL woman who experienced an unintended pregnancy due to a manufacturing error of Taytulla™ birth control, Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm in New York City, and Baron & Herskowitz of Miami, Florida have filed the first product liability lawsuit…
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Pennsylvania Couple Sues Delta for Defective Chair That Caused Partial Amputation of Child’s Finger
New York, New York—April 24, 2018— On behalf of a Pittsburgh, PA couple whose daughter was seriously injured by a Delta Sesame Street branded children’s folding metal chair, Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm with offices in Pittsburgh and New York City, has filed a new product liability lawsuit (Case # 153115/2018) in…
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NHTSA Upgrades Website to Provide More Info on Takata Airbag Recalls
Vehicle owners who aren’t sure whether their vehicles are under a Takata airbag recall can always check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) website to see. In fact, the administration recently made upgrades to that website to help give visitors more information about the recall, and where it stands now. NHTSA Gives Consumers More…
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About a Third of Recalled Vehicles Remain Unrepaired
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 1996 and 2013, annual automobile recalls in the U.S. ranged between 10.2 million to 30.8 million. Then came 2016, and a record 53.2 million vehicles recalled—an average of 145,753 per day. Potentially defective Takata airbags were responsible for 29 million of those vehicle…
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Pressure Cooker Explosions [Infographic]
Pressure Cooker Overview Higher Temperatures The tight-fitting lid prevents steam from escaping. Pressure builds, allowing inside temperatures to rise above the normal boiling point of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Direct Contact The steam’s heat is transferred directly to the surface of the food. Improved Safety A safety lid which is designed to prevent pressure build-up if…
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At Least Seven Companies Recall More Hoverboards Due to Fire Risks
If you have a hoverboard in your home, it’s time to double-check it… again. In November 2017, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a series of six recalls on six different hoverboards because of safety hazards. All but one of the products were manufactured in China. Back in July 2016, the CPSC announced a…
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Exposure to Glyphosate Jumped with Introduction of GM Crops (Study)
Several studies have suggested that Roundup and its main herbicide, glyphosate, may increase the risk of certain types of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) stated in 2015 that glyphosate was “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Other agencies have reached conclusions that are at odds with the IARC’s findings, including the Environmental Protection…
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Are Other Samsung Phones at Risk of Overheating?
Just when we thought we’d heard the last of Samsung cell phones exploding, another of their products allegedly caught fire on a recent Jet Airways flight. On October 24, 2017, “India Today” reported that a Samsung Galaxy J7 smartphone caught fire mid-air on a flight from Delhi to Indore, putting the 120 passengers on board…
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Study Halted When Xarelto Shown to Cause More Bleeding Than Aspirin
Researchers have stopped a study on Xarelto’s (rivaroxaban) safety and efficacy early due to “futility,” according to a press release from pharmaceutical manufacturers Bayer and Janssen Research & Development LLC. The Phase III NAVIGATE ESUS study compared Xarelto and aspirin in patients who had recently had an embolic stroke. Both medications are prescribed to help…
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Chaffin Luhana Foundation Provides Turkeys and Trimmings to Greater Pittsburgh
As most of us look forward to spending some quality time with our families over a nice warm meal this holiday season, I can’t help but think about those who are unable to do the same. Economical ups and downs have made it difficult for many households to make ends meet. In addition, Allegheny County…