Everyone knows somebody who avoids seeing the doctor because they might be sick. At the same time, numerous studies have shown that hospital care doesn’t…
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Consumer Group says Claire’s Cosmetics Still Contain Cancer-Causing Asbestos
In a recent study, 3 cosmetic products sold by Claire’s Stores Inc. were found to contain asbestos. While the company denied the possibility of contamination,…
Johnson & Johnson Hit with $35M Verdict in Another Transvaginal Mesh Trial
After a 9-day trial, an Indiana federal jury on Friday ordered a $35 Million verdict against a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Ethicon Inc., for its…
World Consumer Rights Day: How to Raise Global Awareness of Consumer Needs This Year
Whether they are shopping online, buying a second-hand car, or planning a vacation, all consumers deserve safe, quality products and services that work as advertised.…
Missouri House Passes Pro-Business Bill to Reduce and Delay Asbestos Settlements
Missouri juries are known to award multimillion-dollar settlements to plaintiffs in lawsuits linking asbestos exposure to cancer. By 2016, talc lawsuits in St. Louis had…
Medical Errors Could Kill as Many as 440,000 Americans Per Year, Data Show
When a 2016 Johns Hopkins study claimed medical errors could be responsible for more than 250,000 deaths per year, researchers warned the number was an…
200 Complaints about Jogging Stroller Injuries Prompts Federal Action against Britax
After Britax Child Safety, Inc. declined to recall its hazardous jogging strollers, allegedly responsible for at least 97 injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
NY Times Report: Nursing Homes Dodging the Law to Evict Residents Without Cause
Among the 1.4 million Americans living in the nation’s 15,600 nursing homes, discharges and evictions rank top in complaints brought to state long-term care ombudsmen.…
Rare Disease Day 2018 Highlights a Critical Need for Research and Gives Patients a Reason for Hope
Across the world, millions of people affected by rare diseases face daily challenges that others couldn’t imagine. Schools, workplaces, and public services may not be…
