Category: Product Liability

A United States federal jury has ordered the manufacturers of the diabetes drug Actos to pay a combined $9 billion in punitive damages for failing to disclose an increased risk of bladder cancer.

Actos Manufacturers Ordered to Pay $9 Billion

A United States federal jury has ordered the manufacturers of the diabetes drug Actos to pay a combined $9 billion in punitive damages for failing to disclose an increased risk of bladder cancer. Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. was ordered to pay $6 billion and Eli Lilly...

GM Ignition Switch Recall Expanded, Now 2.6 Million Vehicles

General Motors has expanded its recall for faulty ignition switches, recalling an additional 971,000 vehicles with newer model years. The expanded recall now includes the 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Sky, and the...

This Week (March 28) in Product Recalls

Six recalls were announced in the past week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation. Wal-Mart issues...

This Week (March 21) in Product Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued over a recall a day, with 17 new recalls since our last update two weeks ago. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a harmful product, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule...

Toyota to Settle Criminal Charges for $1.2 Billion

Toyota Motor Corporation and the United States government has reached a settlement agreement over a four-year criminal probe into recalls for unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The settlement, reported at $1.2 billion, is the largest criminal penalty ever...

Testosterone Supplements Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke

Testosterone supplements, including Androgel® and Axiron®, have been linked with adverse cardiac events, including heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and even death. Testosterone supplements are indicated solely for men suffering from a condition known as Low-T....