Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California agreed to a $450,000 settlement in a case where it was accused of improperly discharging a homeless patient.  The Hospital was accused of “dumping” the patient – releasing the person somewhere other than a residence, without the patient’s consent.  The settlement funds will be paid for homeless recuperative…

Like your house?  Want to keep it? The Impel and Impel 2 power packs’ lithium ion batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging. Source: Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Learn, don’t burn!  The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.  If you have one of these stop using it now! Source: Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

No matter what you’re driving, it is imperative to always be safe, and alert, on the roads.  However, the Huffington Post reports that the trucking industry is intentionally making our roads more dangerous…and your Congressional Representative might be able to help. The attorneys at Plattner Verderame, PC are experienced in all accident cases, including those…

Warning about e-cigarettes exploding: The explosions generally result when the e-cigs get overcharged. The quality (more expensive) model chargers are digital and incorporate automatic kill switches to avoid overcharging. Conversely the cheaper models will just keep charging the battery; their solution is to supply very detailed directions, e.g. never charge for more than 2 hours…

The chair can tip over when leaning back. Source: Staples Recalls Back in Motion Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Lawsuits are good for America.  This article from Harper’s Magazine is a little long, but worth the read. https://harpers.org/archive/2016/04/suing-for-justice/

Don’t bet your child’s life on a bad skull bucket.  The helmet’s plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer’s head.  Get your refund and a new helmet lickety-split. Source: Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Twenty-five people are suing a hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts after the hospital used unsterilized equipment.  Baystate Noble Hospital failed to properly sanitize equipment used for colonoscopies in 2012 and 2013.  At least 293 patients were affected, and Baystate Noble is testing each of those patients who choose to be tested.  At this point, at least…

Source: IKEA Recalls Children’s Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard

The estate and family of a mentally ill Oregon man have filed suit against the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for the man’s death in prison.  Bradley Thomas, 55, was found dead of significant dehydration in his cell two weeks after being booked on misdemeanor allegations.  The autopsy classified the death as a “sudden death in…

Another terrifying bit of life or death news from Black Diamond.  A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use. To give them some credit, this is the second equipment recall they announced today — BEFORE there have been any injuries or deaths known to…

Friends, if you bet your life on this equipment you need to stop right now and get the free replacements.The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. Source: Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

The family of Robert Beck, an 18 year-old quadriplegic former football player, has filed suit in Montana against Beck’s coach, athletic trainer, and school district.  Beck suffered an on-field concussion in September of 2014, and his doctors ordered that he stay off the field.  The lawsuit claims that Beck’s coach and trainer ignored the doctor’s…

The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.  It’s a vicious surprise if the handle snaps when you’re pushing hard to cut a branch.  Get the free replacement if you’ve got these shears at home! Source: Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass…

What Happened:  Judge Merrick Garland was announced by President Obama last week as the President’s nominee to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States (often referred to as “SCOTUS”).  If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Garland would be the 113th Supreme Court Justice and fill the vacancy created when Justice Antonin Scalia…

Pop Warner Football settled a lawsuit with a Wisconsin woman whose son committed suicide allegedly due to head injuries incurred while he played football as a child.  Debra Pyka filed the suit against Pop Warner because her son, Joseph Chernach, played in the league as a child and thereafter suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). …

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.  Things designed to sit on my lap should NOT burst into flames! Source: Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Exercise is to make us healthy.  Don’t get injured by your equipment.  The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. Source: RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp.  A shocking event. Source: IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard. Source: GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard

A Baltimore woman is suing the Baltimore mayor, city council and two contractors for their negligent repair of a sewer system, which led to her toilet exploding.  The Plaintiff, Angela Wright was blown off the toilet “with great force and violence” according to the lawsuit.  Beyond the mental anguish that comes with being thrown off…

If you got propane from Crescent Point Energy you may have gotten a bad batch.The recalled propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.  Call the company ASAP — Don’t try to test on…

If you have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Challenger or Chrysler 300, you need to read this.  They can start moving when the car is in park.

The arm bar can bend or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to children.A highchair is high enough for a fault cause a permanent brain injury.  If you have one of these, keep baby out until you get the free repair. Source: Nuna Baby Essentials Recalls High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard