Despite Johnson & Johnson’s claims that its talc products do not contain asbestos, it is now recalling a lot of baby powder after trace amounts of the carcinogen were found in the product. The lot includes about 33,000 bottles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local health departments continue to investigate the national outbreak of lung injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes, a new study provides additional evidence of how…
The guiding principle of Chaffin Luhana LLP and the Chaffin Luhana Foundation is Doing Good by Doing Right. I want to share with you a recent experience we had that allowed us to implement the power of what Gary Vee teaches for Good. Using a…
On September 24, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare professionals and the public to a voluntary recall of 14 lots of prescription ranitidine capsules distributed by Sandoz, Inc. The medication helps decrease stomach acid, and is used to treat ulcers, reflux esophagitis,…
In July 2019, JUUL Labs, the leading manufacturer of e-cigarette products, filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate all federally filed JUUL lawsuits into one court for more efficient pre-trial proceedings. The company requested the Northern Distr
The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a call to action for parents, urging them to check their homes for recalled baby products. September is Baby Safety Month, so the organization is using this opportunity to make more parents aware of the various…
Amidst reports of acute lung illnesses associated with the use of e-cigarettes, manufacturer JUUL continues to defend e-cigarette lawsuits filed in courts around the country. The market leader in vaping products, particularly among teens, JUUL has faced rising criticism over their use of sweet flavo
If you have a General Motors (GM) Chevy Malibu with a 1.5L turbo engine, you should be aware of a recent recall issued by the company. About 175,000 vehicles are affected by an issue that could pose an increased risk of an accident and resulting…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still working to find exactly what’s causing the mysterious vaping illness that has sprung up around the country. According to a recent report from CNBC, the illness has now affected about 530 people and recently claimed…
President Trump recently indicated that the federal government is now considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes in an effort to curb the epidemic of vaping among young people. The proposed ban would include banning fruity flavors as well as menthol and mint products. Research shows…
Since health authorities started keeping track of lung illnesses tied to the use of e-cigarettes, the number of people affected has steadily increased. Just last week, one person was determined to have died from the illness. Now, according to a recent report from The Washington…
Following the rising concern over the safety of infant inclined sleepers, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered the consolidation of all federally filed Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleepers lawsuits in the Western District of New York. Under pressure from Consumer Reports and the
