Recent Posts in Product Liability Category

A recent story from the Dow Jones newswire reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that AstraZeneca will pay approximately $520 million to settle accusations that it improperly promoted the drug Seroquel (quetiapine), a drug used to treat the effects of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It is being claimed by the Justice Department that the company marketed the drug for uses that were not approved, and also offered and paid kickbacks to doctors to encourage them to prescribe the drug.

The U.S. Attorney General stated that illegal actions by pharmaceutical companies and false claims against Medicare and Medicaid can put public health at risk, take billions of dollars out of taxpayer pockets, and can corrupt medical decisions by healthcare providers.

If you or someone you know has become sick or ill after consuming an AstraZeneca product, or any other type of  prescription or over-the-counter medication for that matter, you need to contact a personal injury attorney who can help you seek compensation. By speaking with an attorney, you can learn more about your legal rights and options, as well as how much in compensation you should seek for your injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and Innovage LLC have recalled approximately 360,000 Discovery Kids lamps.

The CPSC is reporting that a defect in the lamp’s printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a risk of fire or burn injury. So far Innovage has received nine reports, seven of which claim the lamp caught on fire. One report claims a child suffered from a smoke inhalation injury, and three reports involve minor property damage.

Product Description:

The Discovery Kids Animated Marine Lamps look like a fish tank, while the Animated Safari Lamps depict multiple animals on a safari, i.e. elephants, zebras, giraffes, birds, etc. The recalled model numbers for the marine lamps are 1627121 or 1628626 and the recalled model numbers for the safari lamps are 1627124 or 1628626. The pictures on the lamps rotate and “Discovery Kids” is written on the top left corner.

The lamps were sold nationally at department stores, drug stores, and hardware stores, as well as online. They were sold for around $10 from July 2009 through January 2010.

All consumers are urged to immediately stop using the lamps and contact Innovage for more information about a refund. Innovage can be reached at (888) 232-1535 or by email at info@lamprecall.com . More information can also be found on this website www.lamprecall.com .

If you or your child has suffered an injury as a result of these lamps or another defective product, click here to find a personal injury attorney near you who can help you file a product liability claim.