Stone fabrication workers are losing lung function, undergoing lung transplants, and dying after years of cutting and polishing engineered stone countertops. NPR’s latest reporting adds to growing public health evidence that silicosis tied to quartz countertop dust is appearing across…
Tire Tread Separation and Blowouts: When a Crash Raises Product Liability Concerns On average, tire-related crashes are linked to nearly 11,000 wrecks and more than 600 deaths each year in the United States, according to NHTSA. In 2024 alone, more…
Women across the country are dealing with surgical removal, chronic pain, and disfigurement after surgeons implanted resorbable mesh products marketed as an “internal bra” during breast lift, reduction, and reconstruction procedures. A growing number of these women are now suing…
In a number of occurrences, people have gone in for routine or necessary scope procedures and come out with severe infections, repeat hospitalizations, IV antibiotics, and in some cases, death. The danger is not limited to one brand or one…
A defective or malfunctioning insulin pump does not just create inconvenience. It can lead to under-delivery or interruption of insulin, dangerous hyperglycemia, and emergency care. FDA reports on recent corrections describe hundreds of adverse events and dozens of injuries tied…
When a shooting involves an untraceable firearm, families often ask the same painful question: how did a weapon with no serial number and no paper trail end up in someone’s hands? These cases are sometimes described as “ghost gun” incidents,…
Surgical mesh is used in many common procedures, including hernia repair and certain pelvic surgeries. When it works, it can reinforce weakened tissue and support healing. But when patients develop serious problems afterward like chronic pain, infection, erosion, adhesion, bowel…
A recent KARE 11 investigation reported that multiple Minnesota patients say they were left paralyzed or seriously injured after receiving spinal cord stimulator implants for pain relief at Nura Pain Clinic in Edina. According to the reporting, three patients filed…
Product Liability and Cleaning Agents: What Consumers Need to Know Household cleaning agents are marketed as products that protect families from germs and harmful bacteria. When these products are contaminated, improperly manufactured, or defectively designed, they can do the opposite,…
Button (coin) batteries power everyday items, remotes, key fobs, flameless candles, musical greeting cards, bathroom scales, toys, and more. Because they’re small and shiny, young children can mistake them for candy or swallow them before anyone realizes what happened. When…
In late January 2026, a landmark case put a question in front of a jury for the first time: can major social media platforms be held responsible for designing apps that allegedly hook kids and contribute to serious mental health…
Decorative tabletop fire pits and “smokeless” mini fireplaces are being sold everywhere right now – big-box stores, discount chains, home décor shops, and online marketplaces. They’re marketed as cozy, stylish ways to create ambiance for family gatherings, s’mores nights, or…
Modern electric pressure cookers are marketed as “set it and forget it” tools that make busy lives easier. For many families, they’re used several times a week for soups, stews, and one-pot meals. But in the past year, a series…
If you or a loved one has been harmed by misleading food marketing or dangerous additives, you’re not alone. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere – cereals, snack bars, “diet” drinks, freezer meals, even items labeled “natural” or “heart-healthy.” As research…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® and Zepbound® (tirzepatide) have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity. For many patients, these drugs are life-changing. At the same time, a growing number of patients have reported sudden, sometimes…
Electric scooters (e-scooters) are now a familiar sight in Philadelphia and across the U.S. But with popularity has come a surge in serious injuries and, increasingly, devastating lithium-ion battery fires. If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries or…
